insert_link Namibia Khomas regional governor issued a call for Namibian men to actively engage in initiatives focused on addressing gender-based violence Khomas regional governor, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, has emphasized the importance of male involvement in initiatives targeting behavioral challenges and addressing gender-based violence in Namibia. She was speaking on the occasion of this year's International Human Rights Day. Governor Marius Sheya of the Kunene region echoed similar sentiments. todayDecember 14, 2023 25
insert_link World Joe Biden’s son attacks Congressional inquiry into his family President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, has defied a subpoena from US lawmakers ordering him to appear behind closed doors as part of a Congressional investigation into alleged corruption. Republicans in the House of Representatives have opened an impeachment inquiry in the President, accusing him of improperly benefitting from Hunter's foreign business dealings. The White House denies wrongdoing. Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 14, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa City of Johannesburg urges residents, visitors, and businesses to stay vigilant for the upcoming long weekend The City of Johannesburg urges residents, visitors, and businesses to stay vigilant for the upcoming long weekend and festive season. With schools closed and businesses shutting down tomorrow, increased travel is expected. Mayoral committee member for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, warns against carrying large sums of money, drinking, and driving, and unruly behaviour. The city’s Virgil James says police visibility will be heightened as part of the safer festive season […] todayDecember 14, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy The deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police, Eliaser Iyambo, has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy before taking to the roads for the festive season. The City Police and the Roads Authority launched the campaign as part of the National Festive Season Road Safety Campaign to sensitise motorists about the importance of the roadworthiness of their vehicles. Several car owners brought their vehicles to the City […] todayDecember 13, 2023 6
insert_link World Biden urges Republicans to fund Ukraine conflict amid stalemate US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to approve billions of dollars for Ukraine, warning that not to do so would be a "Christmas gift" for Russia's leader. Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday, amid a funding fight which has seen Republicans refuse to support extra assistance for Kyiv. Nick Harper report from Washington. todayDecember 13, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa SA’s Referendum Party says its rejects Julius Malema’s declaration SA's Referendum Party says its rejects Julius Malema’s declaration that his party the EFF will use the might of the state to stop Western Cape independence. A poll conducted by Victory Research on behalf of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group revealed that 68-percent of the people living in the province support the idea of a referendum on Cape Independence. Referendum Party leader, Phil Craig, says Cape Independence is being pursued […] todayDecember 13, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Twenty-three houses were officially handed over to their new owners at Bukalo village Twenty-three houses were officially handed over to their new owners at Bukalo village in the Zambezi Region. The construction of the houses was funded through the Buy-a-Brick initiative, a partnership between the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia and Standard Bank. Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Eveline Nawases-Taeyele, commended the initiative during the handover, saying it focuses on addressing the causes of inequality at a time when the Namibian […] todayDecember 13, 2023 6
insert_link World New York’s top court orders congressional map redraw New York's top court has ordered the state to redraw its new Congressional maps - handing a major victory to Democrats ahead of the 2024 elections. Toni Waterman has more. b todayDecember 13, 2023 13
insert_link South Africa The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa is concerned about the collapse of the steel industry The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa has expressed alarm over the crumbling state of the steel industry. Concerns escalate as ArcelorMittal South Africa is expected to commence layoffs of three-thousand-500 jobs this week. The company cites weak demand, ongoing infrastructure issues, persistent rail logistics challenges, and intensified load-shedding as factors prompting the closure of its long steel operations. The federation’s president Elias Monage told eNCA the retrenchments […] todayDecember 13, 2023 23