insert_link World Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his Government responded to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as it could Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his Government responded to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as it could have with the information available at the time. Speaking at the UK's Covid enquiry, he claimed all decisions taken were made in the best interests of the country. Stuart Smith has more on the day's testimony, from London. ENG BORIS JOHNSON ON COVID todayDecember 7, 2023 22
insert_link South Africa SA’s National Priority Committee on Organised Crime unveils collaborative efforts in combatting financial crimes The SA National Priority Committee on Organised Crime has unveiled the outcomes of the Fusion Centre’s collaborative efforts in combatting financial crimes. The initiatives underscored the collective determination to address money laundering, corruption, fraud, and the recovery of misappropriated funds. The centre, established in 2020, has broadened its mandate to encompass organised crime, maladministration, terrorist financing, and more. Briefing the media, committee leader and Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya says the […] todayDecember 7, 2023 6
insert_link Uncategorized Guterres writes to UN Secretary General calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has invoked article 99 of the UN charter. This gives him the power to further persuade the Security Council to take action on a matter that threatens peace and security. Antonio Guterres has written to the President of the Security Council appealing for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. He says the UN is facing a severe collapse of the humanitarian system in […] todayDecember 7, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa The ANC demands swift action against the rand manipulation culprits The ANC strongly calls for decisive action by law enforcement agencies against people and banks implicated in manipulating the rand. The party demands accountability and justice, labelling the manipulation as a corruption crime with severe consequences. The ANC rejects Standard Chartered’s 43-million-rand settlement offer, stating it falls short of addressing the extensive economic damage. Addressing the media, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula commends the Competition Commission for diligently investigating this economic malfeasance. todayDecember 7, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia Health ministry conducts ongoing COVID-19 and influenza surveillance activities The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, said that there has been a rise in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. According to the ministry, they are actively conducting ongoing COVID-19 and influenza surveillance activities and has not identified an increase in respiratory infections or associated hospitalizations or deaths in Namibia. Here is Dr. Kalumbi Shangula. todayDecember 7, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Osino Resources released its 2022 Sustainability Report Osino Resources released its 2022 Sustainability Report which summarises the company’s social, environmental, and economic performance and outlines plans for the ongoing integration of sustainability into the design of the Twin Hills Gold Mine. Robert Zipplies the ESG Manager at Osino Resources. ENG Robert Zipplies report todayDecember 7, 2023 7
Namibia City of Windhoek Council to write-off over half a billion in debt The City of Windhoek Council has announced a debt relief programme for eligible residents and businesses, totalling N$524 million. This is according to a press release issued on Tuesday by City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. According to Amutenya, the programme will offer 100 per cent interest cancellation for pensioners, and 50 per cent interest cancellation for businesses, residential debtors, and other debtors. The programme will start in 2024. Local […] todayDecember 7, 2023 16
insert_link World Italy notifies China that it’s pulling out of BRI The Italian government has notified China that it's pulling out of the Belt & Road Initiative or BRI, according to reports from multiple news outlets. Italy became the first and only G7 nation to join the BRI when it signed a memorandum of understanding with China in 2019.Here's our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson with some analysis about the timing of this decision. todayDecember 7, 2023 14
insert_link South Africa The ANC disputes the contract with Ezulweni Investments The ANC has vowed it will not be liquidated amid a legal dispute with Ezulweni Investments, dismissing what the party calls, a fraudulent 102-million-rand claim. Legal proceedings initiated by the events company uncovered corruption, prompting a forensic investigation. Despite the dismissal of the ANC’s application by the Supreme Court of Appeal, the party intends to appeal to the Constitutional Court, presenting evidence of bribery and document forgery. Briefing the media, […] todayDecember 7, 2023 10
