insert_link Namibia Fishrot Fallout: Former Namsov Fisherman Continues Job Hunt Years After Quota Diversion Former Namsov fisherman, Thomas Haimbala, who lost his job years ago due to the Fishrot saga, is still struggling to find employment. The Fishrot scandal involved the diversion of quotas from Namsov Fishing Enterprises, leading to the loss of jobs for Haimbala and 1,000 other fishing industry workers. In a recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research titled 'The Ones That Suffered the Most,' Haimbala expressed his financial […] todayMarch 8, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa SA’s North West police have launched a manhunt following the kidnapping of two cousins SA's North West police have launched a manhunt following the kidnapping of two cousins aged 17 and 19 in Brits. Zahraa Mohammed and Bataviya Mohammed were on their way to school at Hartbeespoort, when the car they were driving in was bumped from the front by a maroon Audi A3, forcing it to stop. Police spokesperson, Amanda Funani, says allegedly two armed men got out of the Audi and ordered […] todayMarch 7, 2024 27
insert_link World The Philippines says it will not allow China to remove its military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal The Philippines says it will not allow China to remove its military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal. Four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships this week. Washington - a key ally of the Philippines - said the incidents demonstrated China's "reckless disregard for international law." Beijing said that it has exercised a "high degree of restraint" in its maritime […] todayMarch 7, 2024 28
insert_link 2 Namibia Namibia Launches Bioeconomy Strategy to Foster National Development Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, announced the implementation of the Bioeconomy strategy on Wednesday, approved by Cabinet in November 2019. The strategy, effective from 2024 to 2029, aims to accelerate biotechnology for national development, contributing to poverty alleviation and fostering sustainable economic growth. Kandjii-Murangi emphasized the collaborative efforts with the National Commission on Research Science and Technology , as well as the support from the Food […] todayMarch 7, 2024 67 2
insert_link Namibia Namibia Establishes Inaugural National Space Science Council In a historic development, Minister of Higher Education, Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, inaugurated Namibia's first National Space Science Council on Wednesday. Comprising six members, the council's primary role is to provide guidance to the government on matters related to space science and technology policy, as well as regional and international instruments. The newly appointed members, including representatives from the Namibia Defense Force, academia, telecommunications, electronics engineering, environmental science, […] todayMarch 7, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa SA’s Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has defended the need for confidentiality on the South African Airways-Takatso Consortium deal SA's Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has defended the need for confidentiality on the South African Airways-Takatso Consortium deal. Parliament's portfolio committee on Public Enterprises has been in a tussle with the minister over access to a list of documents on the deal. In 2021, Takatso was announced as the preferred equity partner to buy a 51-percent stake in SAA, while the government kept a 49-percent stake. Gordhan says there […] todayMarch 7, 2024 24
insert_link World North Korea leader calls for intensifying of war drills North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling for an intensifying of military exercises in response to ongoing US-led war games in the region. He made the order during a visit to a military training base on Thursday. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMarch 7, 2024 30
insert_link World Trump courts Haley supports after dropout Here's an update on our earlier broadcast on the US Super Tuesday. Donald Trump is urging Republican supporters to unite behind him ahead of November's presidential election. After dropping her bid to be the party's presidential nominee Nikki Haley wished Trump well but stopped shy of an endorsement. U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports. todayMarch 7, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Removes Western Cape Judge President Hlophe Amid Gross Misconduct Findings SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially ousted Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe from office following the Judicial Service Commission's findings of gross misconduct. The National Assembly, backed by over two-thirds of its members, passed a resolution calling for Hlophe's removal. The decision stems from allegations that Hlophe attempted to inappropriately influence Constitutional Court Justices Bess Nkabinde and Chris Jafta in 2008. As a result, Hlophe faces the loss of […] todayMarch 7, 2024 5