insert_link Namibia Two long-distance bus drivers caught transporting illegally imported goods In the Oshikoto Region of Namibia, the Namibian police apprehended two long-distance bus drivers who were allegedly caught transporting illegally imported goods. The arrests occurred during the early hours of Friday at Tsumeb's Fourway Roadblock, with both suspects taken into custody only minutes apart. The initial suspect, aged 52, was detained just after midnight when authorities thoroughly searched his bus, registered in Windhoek. Upon inspection, law enforcement discovered eighteen boxes […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 16
insert_link World Investigation ongoing into Alaska Airlines mid-flight blowout An investigation is ongoing into the cause of a blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 flight from Portland Oregon to Ontario California. A panel of the plane broke open in the middle of the journey and its pilots scrambled to make an emergency landing. Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports. todayJanuary 8, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa ActionSA demands the immediate resignation of minister Blade Nzimande and Ernest Khosa of NSFAS ActionSA is demanding the immediate resignation of the minister o Higher Education, Science and Technology, Blade Nzimande, as well as the Chairperson of National Student Financial Aid Scheme board, Ernest Khosa. This follows explosive reporting by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, revealing the pair allegedly received kickbacks related to the fraudulent Direct Payment of Allowances scheme. ActionSA’s Hluphi Gafane says Outa’s revelations exposed a web of corruption. todayJanuary 8, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Onawa and Omashaka to get police sub-stations The Oshakati and Ondangwa Town Councils have allocated land for the establishment of sub-stations at Onawa reception in Oshakati and Omashaka location in Ondangwa. This initiative aims to enhance crime prevention measures in both areas following numerous reports of criminal activities reported to the Namibian Police Force. NamPol Inspector-General, Joseph Shikongo, reiterated the force’s dedication to delivering top-notch services and assured the community of their readiness to provide assistance. Additionally, […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 30
insert_link World British Police Say No Investigation Into Prince Andrew Following Naming In Epstein Papers British Police have said that no new investigation is being launched into allegations against Prince Andrew in connection with late peadophile Jeffrey Epstein. The King's brother was named in newly released U.S. court documents amongst other associates of Epstein. Simon Gaitán reports. todayJanuary 8, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Justice and Correctional Services minister says South Africa has taken an important action against Israel to the International Court of Justice SA's Justice and Correctional Services minister Ronald Lamola says the country has taken an important action against Israel to the International Court of Justice, to stop the genocide that is currently happening in Gaza. Lamola was speaking during a church service in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, as part of the ANC buildup programme to the January 8 Statement, which will be held at the Mbombela Stadium this Saturday. He says it is […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Transforming Lives through Safe Water Transportation in Otjiwarongo: The Hippo Roller Initiative Ignatius Davids, a prominent figure in Otjiwarongo, has spearheaded a transformative project that is altering lives in informal settlements. Aimed at resolving the significant challenge of safe and effortless water transportation, the Hippo Roller Initiative is revolutionizing the daily lives of communities in Otjiwarongo. In informal settlements across Otjiwarongo, alongside the issue of electricity, the arduous task of transporting water from communal taps has been a persistent struggle. The conventional […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 110
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Traffic Police intensified law enforcement operations across the province The Gauteng Traffic Police says it will intensified law enforcement operations across the province to ensure that holidaymakers return safely from the festive season. Major routes in the province are expected to be busy as holidaymakers return to the province. The Traffic spokesperson, Sello Maremane says to date, a total of 290 people have lost their lives due to road fatalities in the province since the beginning of the festive […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 4
insert_link World President Biden claims Donald Trump is threat to democracy US President Joe Biden says his top rival for the White House, Donald Trump, poses an existential threat to the country. In a speech on Friday, Mr Biden warned that "democracy is on the ballot" this year and that if Trump wins the vote, he could become "a dictator on day one." The address, at a historic Revolutionary War site, marked three years since the deadly January 6th assault on […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 7