insert_link South Africa Expansion of Corruption Case Against Former SA Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula Announced by National Prosecuting Authority The South African National Prosecuting Authority has revealed its intention to include another accused in the corruption case against former . Following her resignation, Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court and was granted bail of 50-thousand-rand. She faces allegations of soliciting over two-million-rand in bribes during her tenure as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. The court postponed the matter until June 4th. State prosecutor Bheki Manyathi stated that […] today5 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia PDM Leaders Allegedly Pushing for McHenry Venaani’s Uncontested Re-election According to reports, some leaders within the Popular Democratic Movement are advocating for party leader McHenry Venaani to retain his position as president without contest during the upcoming congress, initially scheduled for last June. Member of parliament Vipuakuje Muharukua, previously considered a potential challenger to Venaani, stated that he is not interested in the top position. Venaani confirmed his intention to seek re-election at this year's congress. Some party leaders […] today5 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia NAMPU Condemns Alleged Assault of Female Journalist by Male Editor The Namibia Media Professionals Union has strongly denounced the reported assault of a female journalist by a male editor of a prominent newspaper. This condemnation follows the filing of a case of common assault by the alleged victim at the Otjomuise Police Station in Windhoek. According to a press statement issued by Namibian Police Force spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the incident occurred on April 1, 2024, at a residence […] today4 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S private payrolls beat estimates Hiring in the US private sector increased more than expected in March, according to new data. The ADP Employment report released on Wednesday shows last month saw the biggest jump since July. Job gains were strongest in leisure and hospitality, construction, education and health services. Sally Patterson reports from New York. today4 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s GOOD Party says the wheels of justice must now turn, either to determine Mapisa-Nqakula’s guilt or to exonerate her South Africa's GOOD Party says the wheels of justice must now turn, either to determine Mapisa-Nqakula’s guilt or to exonerate her. GOOD’s Secretary-General, Brett Herron, says a parliamentary vote to remove her, with the ANC using its majority to protect her, would have been distasteful: today4 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Opposition Leader Urges President to Address Rhino Poaching Urgently McHenry Venaani, the Leader of the Official Opposition PDM, has urged President Nangolo Mbumba to promptly address the concerning rise in rhino poaching in the country. In a media statement on Wednesday, Venaani emphasized the need for urgent action, stating, "The government's inefficiency in dealing with this matter must be addressed by the Presidency immediately." He highlighted that continued rhino poaching not only undermines Namibia's conservation efforts but also damages […] today4 April, 2024
insert_link World Students hospitalized after lightening strike at Japan football match One person is in a serious condition after lightening hit a football game in Japan. Seventeen others have also been hospitalized after being struck during a practice match in the country’s southwest. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today4 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA’s FF Plus Welcomes Mapisa-Nqakula’s Resignation Amid Corruption Allegations The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa welcomes the resignation of Mapisa-Nqakula, amid corruption allegations totaling 4.55 million rand dating back to her tenure as Defence Minister. FF Plus leader, Pieter Groenewald, asserts that Mapisa-Nqakula had no alternative but to resign, as she failed to uphold the dignity of Parliament. today4 April, 2024
insert_link World Polls favour Trump in Biden re-match as both win big in votes to choose Presidential nominee US President Joseph Biden and his rival for the White House Donald Trump have both swept to more comprehensive victories as part of America's process to pick the country's candidates for the election later this year. The two men, vying for the Oval Office again, won the primary votes in four states on Tuesday, with neither facing any major challenge on the ballot having already secured enough delegates to clinch […] today4 April, 2024