insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Road Traffic Management Corporation has issues a strong warning to motorists South Africa's Road Traffic Management Corporation has issued a strong warning, stating its firm stance on apprehending corrupt traffic officers as well as motorists involved in bribery. Recent operations conducted nationwide have led to the arrest of eight officers in Newcastle and seven in Johannesburg within a week, resulting in criminal charges. Makhosini Msibi, the CEO of the agency, emphasizes that drivers involved in these unlawful activities will face consequences. […] todayDecember 22, 2023 9
insert_link World US GDP grows but voters remain dissatisfied at economy The US economy grew 4.9% last quarter, new figures show — that's lower than recent estimates, but still the fastest pace of expansion since the fourth quarter of 2021. The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the rise "reflected increases in consumer and government spending." From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 22, 2023 6
insert_link World U.S. man found innocent of murder after completing sentence of 48 years in jail A man in the U.S. state of Oklahoma has been exonerated after nearly half a century in jail. He was freed in July after serving time for murder: a crime which he has always said he did not commit. Glynn Simmons is 71 years old, and his lawyers are now pushing for compensation. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 22, 2023 10
insert_link South Africa South African parents are urged to enter phone contracts with their children to mitigate child pornography Parents in South Africa are being encouraged to enter into cell phone contracts with their children following a recent study indicating that more than half of children between the ages of nine and 17 have encountered sexual images on phones. The 2022 Disrupting Harm survey conducted by the South African Law Reform Commission found that children are exposed to such content not only on their own devices but also on […] todayDecember 22, 2023 10
Namibia Labour Commissioner’s Office has expressed concern over the low submission rate of annual returns The Labour Commissioner's Office has expressed concern over the low submission rate of annual returns by registered trade unions and employers' organizations. Among the 47 registered unions, only 12 have submitted their annual returns. Likewise, out of 17 employers’ organizations, merely three have provided their returns, as stated in the Thursday announcement from the Labour Commissioner's Office. According to the statement, some of the trade unions and employers' organizations that […] todayDecember 22, 2023 3
insert_link World England’s hospitals are expecting major disruption once again England's hospitals are expecting major disruption once again as junior doctors go on strike over a pay dispute. This will be their 26th day of strike action this year, and is due to last three days. Another six days of strike action will begin in the new year. Stuart Smith has more from London. todayDecember 21, 2023 18
insert_link Namibia OTC invests 4.1 million in electrification projects The Ongwediva Town Council has recently completed an electrification project in Sky Phase 3, investing N$4.1 million into the initiative. During the project's inauguration, Shalyefu highlighted the council's dedication to promptly delivering essential services to residents. This effort will provide electricity to 151 plots in the area. Additionally, Shalyefu mentioned the earlier completion of sewer projects in Sky Phase 1 and Extension 15, which occurred in July. todayDecember 21, 2023 22
insert_link South Africa Health experts say vaping has not been shown to be effective for quitting smoking Health experts say vaping has not been shown to be effective for quitting smoking. Instead, according to Wits University’s Guy Richards, e-cigarettes with nicotine are highly addictive. Statistics from the World Health Organisation show e-cigarettes have been banned in 34 countries. Speaking to eNCA, Richards called for urgent action to control e-cigarettes and protect children, as well as non-smokers. todayDecember 21, 2023 4
insert_link World US-Venezuela prisoner swaps sees Americans freed Venezuela has released ten detained Americans in a move aimed at easing sanctions on the country, as announced by the government in Caracas. The release was part of a negotiated prisoner exchange facilitated by Qatar. In exchange, the United States freed an individual accused of money laundering, reportedly having close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Our US Correspondent, Benji Hyer, provides further details on this agreement. todayDecember 21, 2023 3