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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Leonard Witbeen

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World

Biden sanctions Israeli settlers for West Bank violence

The United States says it intends to place sanctions on any Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The new executive order sees four people immediately blacklisted with financial and travel restrictions. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

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Business / Economics

2 FEBRUARY BIZ NEWS: Exciting Developments in Mining, Media, and Finance: A Roundup of Recent Market News

B2Gold Corp Unveils Promising Exploration Results in Namibia In a recent announcement, B2Gold Corp has shared encouraging exploration results from the Antelope deposit within Namibia's Otjikoto Mine. The positive outcomes, particularly from the Springbok and Oryx Zones, hint at the potential establishment of a new underground mine. Clive Johnson, B2Gold's Chief Executive Officer, expressed optimism, highlighting a significant opportunity for expanding gold production in the region. This development underscores the […]

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South Africa

Eskom Extends Load-Limiting Project to Gauteng to Mitigate Load-Shedding Challenges

In response to ongoing challenges posed by load-shedding, Eskom has expanded its load-limiting project to Gauteng following a successful pilot in Fourways. The initiative, designed to optimize electricity consumption during load-shedding stages one to four, focuses on areas equipped with smart meters, enabling remote control of electricity capacity. Eskom spokesperson Amanda Qithi explained that customers in these areas will receive prompts to reduce consumption an hour before load-shedding, ensuring continued […]

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Namibia

Alarming Surge in Gender-Based Violence: Over 380 Cases Reported in Six Namibian Regions

In the past three months, a staggering 380 cases of gender-based violence have been reported in Namibia across six regions. The Zambezi, Oshikoto, Kavango, Otjozondjupa, Omusati, and Kunene regions collectively averaged over 100 reported cases per month. Namibian Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi disclosed that the Oshikoto region had the highest reported cases at 98, leading to 86 arrests. Omusati followed closely with 94 cases and 49 arrests, while […]

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Namibia

Ministry Prohibits Teachers from Charging Fees for Extra Classes

The Education, Arts, and Culture ministry's Director for Programmes and Quality Assurance, Ayeesha Wentworth, emphasized that teachers are strictly prohibited from charging fees when conducting additional classes for their own students. Wentworth clarified that such sessions are integral to the school improvement strategy and should not incur any extra costs for the students or their parents. This statement comes in response to complaints from some parents who allege that certain […]

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World

Indian court allows Hindus to offer prayers at contested mosque

Muslim petitions say they will file a challenge in India's Supreme Court, after a local Indian court allowed Hindu rituals and prayers to be performed inside a contested mosque.The Gyanvapi mosque has become the latest flashpoint between Muslims and Hindus. Right wing groups claim the mosque was built on the site of a razed Hindu shrine. Neha Poonia has more.  

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South Africa

Independent Electoral Commission Firmly Denies Bias Allegations by Former President Jacob Zuma

SA's Independent Electoral Commission emphatically refutes former president Jacob Zuma's allegations of bias toward the ANC, asserting that such claims are baseless. Zuma recently accused the commission of favoritism towards the ANC and suggested that certain IEC officials could be influenced with bribes to circumvent the commission's system. Janet Love, representing the IEC, urges political parties to collaborate with the commission to ensure the integrity of free and fair elections. […]

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South Africa

Firefighters Grapple with Intense Blazes Despite Marginal Nighttime Cooling in Cape Winelands

While slightly cooler night temperatures provided some respite, firefighters continue to combat multiple blazes in Worcester, Wolseley, and Rawsonville within the Cape Winelands Municipality. Presently, nine firefighting vehicles with crews and an additional 65 ground crew members are on the scene. Jo-Anne Otto, the municipality's spokesperson, highlighted the challenging conditions, mentioning that the South African Weather Service predicts temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius today, posing additional hurdles for firefighting activities. […]

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