insert_link South Africa Scientists have identified proactive measures to address climate change in the Global South Scientists have identified proactive measures to address climate change in the Global South. This comes in response to a World Health Organisation report indicating that climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies, such as heatwaves, wildfires and floods. The research reveals that 3.6-billion people already live in areas experiencing high levels of climate change, leading to increased disease prevalence. Stellenbosch University researcher, Tulio de Oliveira, told eNCA that reducing […] todayDecember 5, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force has officially promoted over 4 thousand officers The Namibian Police Force has officially promoted 4 682 officers and conferred new ranks, effective from 01 December 2023. The announcement was made by NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in Windhoek. He said the promotions are a recognition of the officers’ commitment and dedication to national duties. He added that a promotion should not be seen as a mere decoration, or just a reward to an officer or a […] todayDecember 5, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Neshuku calls on investors to develop Eengodi constituency Oshikoto’s Eengodi constituency councillor Protasiu Neshuku has encouraged investors and business people to come and invest or bring services to his constituency, as is it completely behind in terms of development. Neshuku while officially opening the Metsave shopping complex at Elambo village on Friday said the lack of development has resulted in the residents having to travel long distances to Omuthiya and Ondangwa to access various services. Neshuku also said […] todayDecember 4, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa Thirty-three suspected human trafficking victims were rescued from a house in Benoni, Gauteng Thirty-three suspected human trafficking victims were rescued from a house in Benoni, Gauteng, yesterday evening. KwaZulu-Natal police were tracing a suspect in connection with a kidnapping case when the 33 were discovered and rescued. One suspect has been arrested. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda, says they are looking at a possible human trafficking syndicate. todayDecember 4, 2023 8
insert_link World Hong Kong democracy activist skips bail by moving to Canada A Hong Kong democracy activist says she's skipped bail and moved to Canada. Agnes Chow was arrested in 2020 for allegedly colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link World Japan’s troubled space agency eyes Mars voyage delays Japan is considering postponing a landmark project to retrieve the world's first Martian moon surface samples. The Mars voyage is due for 2024, but may be delayed by two years due to ongoing troubles with Japan’s new H3 rocket. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayDecember 4, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa The South African Association of Freight Forwarders says Transnet’s 47-billion-rand support package is important The South African Association of Freight Forwarders has welcomed the National Treasury’s 47-billion-rand support package to Transnet to meet its debt obligations and support its recovery plan. Transnet has been facing a port and rail network crisis in the last few months, with backlogs in Durban and Richards Bay ports. The association’s, Juanita Maree, says the bailout may indeed activate the recovery of Transnet and in due course aid the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Man allegedly rapes minor at Tses A 29-year-old man is expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at Tses. Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango in a crime incident report on Sunday indicated that the alleged rape incident happened on Friday between 10pm and midnight at the Aukamp residential area at the village. It is alleged that the suspect lured the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa The South African Communist Party says the reconfiguration of the alliance must include active participation in the manifesto The South African Communist Party’s central committee says it continues to have engagements on the reconfiguration of the alliance at all levels as the strategy for next year’s national and provincial elections. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says the reconfiguration must include active alliance participation in the manifesto consultation and drafting processes, to ensure that the interests and aims of the working class find profound expression. He adds that the reconfiguration […] todayDecember 4, 2023 11
