insert_link Namibia Sioka calls for collective investment to prevent GBV Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare minister, Doreen Sioka, urged the government, civil society, churches and traditional authorities to prioritise investment in preventive measures to combat violence against women and girls. Sioka made the statement in Mariental during the launch of the commemoration of ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’ under the theme ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls.’ In her statement released by the […] todayNovember 30, 2023 4
insert_link World Henry Kissinger dead at 100 Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. He was one of the most controversial figures in US foreign policy, serving under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports. todayNovember 30, 2023 15
insert_link South Africa The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the lack of financial control in government departments is concerning SA's Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the Auditor-General’s report on audit outcomes for national and provincial governments for 2022/2023, shows an alarming lack of financial control in high-impact government departments. Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke’s 124-page report showed overall improved audit outcomes with some lingering weaknesses. The Western Cape was the best-performing province, with 18 clean audits. Outa CEO, Wayne Duvenage, says it is concerning that 31 departments missed the deadline for […] todayNovember 30, 2023 15
insert_link World UN Secretary General says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is an ‘epic catastrophe’ The UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutterres has told the Security Council that the world must not look away from the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The council is hosting a high-level meeting on the Middle East crisis with several Foreign Ministers in attendance. Wednesday's meeting takes place on the same day the UN commemorates the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations Headquarters […] todayNovember 30, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia School secretary granted bail in examination paper theft case A 31-year-old man, Salom Hango, a secretary at Leinge Private School, was granted bail of N$1 000 after making a brief appearance in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for the alleged theft of examination papers. Meanwhile, his co-accused, 17-year-old Elizabeth Kornelius, who is a Grade 9 learner at Oneheke Combined School, was released under parental care. The duo faces charges of theft of examination question papers for national and […] todayNovember 30, 2023 2
insert_link South Africa Former SA Chief Justice says president Ramaphosa should have declared who funded his CR17 campaign Former South Africa Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says president Cyril Ramaphosa had a duty to disclose who funded the CR17 campaign. He delivered the SAFM inaugural lecture yesterday evening, under the theme Constitutionalism and Upholding the Rule of Law in South Africa. Mogoeng says Ramaphosa acted inconsistent with the Constitution when he sealed the CR17 bank statements and fought former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane legally for exposing the truth. todayNovember 30, 2023 4
insert_link World Myanmar Shadow FM Says the Junta is on the Brink of Collapse. Myanmar's military regime is on the brink of collapse. That's according to the country's shadow government, which says another wave of attacks from armed resistance will come in the next few weeks. Patrick Fok reports. todayNovember 30, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa Minerals Council South Africa calls on Impala Platinum mine’s leadership to reinvigorate their safety programmes The Minerals Council South Africa calls on Impala Platinum mine’s leadership in Rustenburg, North West, to reinvigorate their safety programmes and initiatives following Monday’s deadly incident. Eleven workers died and 75 were injured when the lift taking them to the surface plunged about 200 metres down the shaft. The council’s Japie Fullard says the accident is a stark reminder of the crucial need for unwavering focus and vigilance on mining […] todayNovember 30, 2023 3
insert_link World President Biden touts green credentials on visit to largest wind tower manufacturer in the world US President Joe Biden insists he's "delivering on his promises" for Americans "across the country" as he touts his green credentials on a visit to the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world. The trip to Colorado — postponed for weeks amid the spiralling conflict in the Middle East — is meant to highlight the administration's renewable energy investments, as Benji Hyer reports. todayNovember 30, 2023 6
