insert_link South Africa South African Police arrested over 13-thousand in Operation Shanela in the past week The South African Police Service arrested 13-thousand-and-20 suspects in Operation Shanela in the past week. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the arrests include two-thousand-and-52 for serious crimes, 140 for murder, 99 firearms were seized and one-thousand-180 rounds of ammunition confiscated. She emphasised the police's commitment to continue these efforts to combat crime effectively: today5 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Arts Council Allocates over half a million to Support 24 Innovative Creative Projects The National Arts Council has revealed the Cycle 3 grant allocation of N$673,552, aimed at supporting 24 innovative creative projects. This funding underscores NACN’s dedication to fostering an inclusive arts ecosystem that enriches Namibia's cultural landscape. The organization's Greta Gaspar: today5 November, 2024
insert_link Local Letshego Namibia Welcomes Mbo Mena Luvindao as Chief Commercial Officer Letshego Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mbo Mena Luvindao as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 November 2024. Luvindao brings a wealth of expertise and a dynamic vision to the role. As CCO, Luvindao’s mandate is to drive Letshego’s commercial strategy, enhancing growth, profitability, and deeper customer engagement across Namibia. With an impressive 18 years in the financial services sector, Luvindao’s career is marked […] today4 November, 2024
insert_link Local NAMDIA LAUNCHES NEW CLIENT REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd (NAMDIA) is delighted to announce the launch of its New Client Registration campaign, running from 04 November 2024 to 31 January 2025. This initiative aligns with NAMDIA’s mandate of price discovery and its goals of expanding its global reach. Through this campaign, clients will gain privileged access to Namibian rough diamonds, with a sourcing experience that emphasizes fairness, transparency, and reliability. Prospective clients can […] today4 November, 2024
insert_link Local IOL ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE WITH NCHE AUDIT COMPLETION AND LAUNCHES NEW ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD The Institute for Open Learning (IOL) proudly announces the successful completion and implementation of its Institutional Audit Improvement Process, as confirmed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Following an in-depth review of IOL’s audit improvement report and supporting documents, the NCHE has officially approved the progress made, acknowledging IOL’s dedication to maintaining high-quality standards in open and distance learning. In a letter dated 14 October 2024, NCHE […] today4 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa More Illegal Miners Found In S.A’s North West Here's an update on our 6am news story on South Africa's North West police who say 565 illegal miners have resurfaced from abandoned mine shafts in Orkney during a Vala Umgodi operation. They resurfaced from a maze of underground tunnels due to hunger and dehydration. Since the inception of operation Vala Umgodi in December last year, more than 13-thousand-691 suspects have been arrested in the seven provinces that are hotspots […] today4 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Weekend Crime Roundup Indicates Drug Arrests in Rehoboth And Fatal Collision in Mariental In Rehoboth on Friday, police arrested two suspects in separate cases related to drug possession. A 52-year-old woman was caught with cannabis and mandrax valued at N$1,020, while a 35-year-old man was found with 165 grams of cannabis worth N$8,250. Meanwhile, at a roadblock near Kalkrand, a 25-year-old suspect was arrested with cannabis. All suspects are set to appear in court today. Meanwhile, in a fatal incident south of […] today4 November, 2024
insert_link World Air quality in India’s capital dips to “severe” levels Air Quality in parts of New Delhi has dipped to "severe" levels - with pollutants spiking to 10 times the permissible limits. Overall, the air quality in the capital remained in the very poor category. Officials could now bring in more measures to tackle the pollution, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. today4 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamPol Reports Epako Suicide and Otavi Illicit Goods Seizure On Friday, in Gobabis at Kanaan B location, a tragic incident occurred where 36-year-old Tjipekapora Nguvauva reportedly took his own life. No suicide note was found, and police investigations are ongoing. Later that morning in Otavi, a 35-year-old man was apprehended for possessing 50 packs of illicit cigarettes valued at N$10,000. He is expected to appear in court on today. today4 November, 2024
