insert_link World Fed Chair warns fight against inflation not over Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said the central bank could be done raising interest rates. Speaking in the US state of Georgia on Friday, Powell said inflation is easing but warned it's too early to declare victory. Sally Patterson has more. todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s African Transformation Movement launched their election manifesto South Africa's African Transformation Movement launched their election manifesto in Buffalo City Stadium, East London. This marks their first step in preparing for the 2024 general elections. During the launch, ATM president Vuyolwethu Zungula highlighted the government’s incompetence as the root cause of economic instability and socio-economic challenges. Zungula also emphasised on the rise of corruption, the energy crisis and rand manipulation. He called for accountability from government. todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Oshana governor greatly impressed by the turn-out of men at this year’s Men’s Conference Oshana governor Elia Irimari says he's greatly impressed by the turn-out of men at this year's Men's Conference event held in Ondangwa. The undertaking sees men discuss various typical issues pertaining to men in their daily lives. Kunene's Governor Marius Sheya. todayDecember 4, 2023 19
insert_link Namibia Well-known businessman in the southern town of Keetmanshoop allegedly shot two men in self-defence The Namibian Police Force in Keetmanshoop said they will wait for the prosecutor general's decision on whether to prosecute a well-known businessman in the southern town after he allegedly shot two men in self-defence on Saturday. NamPol crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango says the alleged shooting incident took place at a local sheebeen, which belongs to the businessman in the Tseiblaagte residential area. Mbango said the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 35
insert_link World China restricts exports of key material for electric vehicle batteries Foreign buyers of some types of Chinese graphite … a key ingredient for electric car batteries … now need a permit as Beijing tightens export controls to preserve national security. China is the world's largest producer of the graphite … which is a form of carbon … and America's biggest supplier. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link 2 Namibia Murder accused makes maiden court appearance at Keetmanshoop A 24-year-old woman who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing a 70-year-old man made her first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Juventa Fredericks, made her appearance before magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed her case to 05 January 2024 for further police investigation and for the accused to acquire legal representation. State representative, Marlon Adams, opposed the granting of bail, citing that police investigating are at […] todayDecember 1, 2023 7 2
insert_link South Africa The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa says the country’s water crisis shows the ANC is out of touch with reality The Freedom Front Plus party in South Africa says the water crisis in South Africa makes a mockery of the government’s mission statement about serving the people, and it shows how out of touch the ANC is with reality. According to the latest census, eleven million people in the country still do not have access to running water. FF Plus’, Adriaan de Bruyn, says the decay of water infrastructure and […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane says it has started the relocation of the Mamelodi residents affected by the floods in February last year The City of Tshwane says it has started the relocation of the Mamelodi residents affected by the floods in February last year. They have been living in the Nellmapius Community Hall since the disaster. Mayoral committee member for Human Settlements, Ofentse Madzebatela, says in total, more than 500 households will be relocated to Leeuwfontein Extension 27. He adds that the township is developable and near major roads. todayDecember 1, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Three appear in court over elephant tusks Three people appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court for allegedly being found in possession of controlled wildlife products. The accused Nyambe Calvin Matomola, John Mwelwa and Nziye Lusinyize were arrested on Friday and Monday and charged with being in possession of a total of 39 elephant tusks. Matomola’s case was postponed to 14 February 2024, while Mwelwa and Lusinyize’s case was postponed to 13 February 2024, both for further […] todayDecember 1, 2023 5
