insert_link South Africa S.A President Ramaphosa Extends Deployment of Military at Eskom S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deployment of the South African National Defence Force personnel at Eskom. The president deployed 746 soldiers to Eskom’s power stations in December 2022. This was to help police protect power stations where sabotage, theft, and other crimes may threaten the functioning of stations and the supply of electricity. The estimated cost is about 203.9-million-rand. Meanwhile, Ramaphosa has also extended the deployment of two-thousand-300 […] todayMay 22, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Swakopmund Informal Settlements Plagued by Spate of Fires Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement has been hit by ten fires since the beginning of the year, resulting in significant damage and casualties. These fires have affected 14 structures, caused 45 victims, and tragically resulted in three fatalities. The latest fire occurred last Saturday, destroying seven shacks and injuring a 52-year-old man. Fire Brigade Chief Bainga Matengu attributes over 40% of these incidents to illegal electrical connections, with candlelight and kitchen […] todayMay 22, 2024 27
insert_link World Biden administration signals support for sanctioning ICC officials over Israel warrants U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says the Biden administration would consider sanctioning officials at the International Criminal Court. American officials have sharply criticized the court's move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes in Gaza. todayMay 22, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Legal Assistance Centre visits the country’s coast this week The Legal Assistance Centre visiting the country's coast this week. Today it is on site in Dunes Mall in Walvisbay to offer free legal advice. The organization's director Toni Hancox brings us this update. todayMay 22, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia World No Tobacco Day Event to Target Youth in Tsumeb The national World No Tobacco Day event will be in Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, on May 31, 2024. This day, initiated by the World Health Organization in 1987, aims to raise awareness of tobacco's health risks and advocate for anti-smoking policies. This year's theme, 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference,' emphasizes shielding youth from tobacco industry influence. Tsumeb was chosen for its multicultural population and high youth smoking rates. John […] todayMay 22, 2024 20
insert_link World India’s Supreme Court rejects review petitions against Kashmir verdict India's top court has dismissed a batch of pleas filed against a verdict upholding the 2019 decision by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's government to revoke special status for Indian-administered Kashmir. The disputed region is claimed in full although ruled in part by both India and Pakistan. Rebecca Bundhun reports. todayMay 22, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Announces Strike at SA Steel Mills Over Dismissal of 162 Workers S.A Metalworkers union, Numsa, says workers at SA Steel Mills, trading as Alfeco Holdings, in Johannesburg will withdraw their labour starting today. This comes as the company has dismissed 162 workers for participating in a strike on the 16th of last month. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says the Labour Court on Monday confirmed the strike was protected and ordered the company’s management not to discipline or dismiss workers: todayMay 22, 2024 102
insert_link South Africa National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa decides on political posture regarding the upcoming national elections The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has decided to take a political posture regarding the upcoming national elections. NUMSA general-secretary, Irvin Jim, says given the worsening socio-economic conditions of the working class, the union aims to guide workers in their voting choices, urging them not to support right-wing, anti-worker parties. Jim has warned workers against voting for individual candidates, parties that promote xenophobia and racism amongst others:. todayMay 22, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Veteran Journalist Ronelle Rademeyer Mourned After Cancer Battle The passing away of veteran journalist and former Secretary General of the Editors' Forum of Namibia , Ronelle Rademeyer was greived by many. She died on 20 May after a long fight with cancer. Here's former organization member: David Bishop. todayMay 22, 2024 42