insert_link World US Congressional leaders strike deal to avert government shutdown U.S. congressional leaders have struck a deal that could help avert a government shutdown later this month. The deal is worth roughly 1.6 trillion dollars but must still gain support from lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports. todayJanuary 9, 2024 9
insert_link World US National Rifle Association trial begins in New York A corruption trial against the US National Rifle Association in the United States begins on Monday. New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses the gun rights group and its leaders of widespread civil corruption - the defendants have denied wrongdoing. The trial is expected to last around six weeks. Sally Patterson reports from New York. ENG CORRUPTION AT NATIONAL RIFLE todayJanuary 9, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay police officer Bartholomeus Shindimba was granted bail Walvis Bay police officer Bartholomeus Shindimba was granted bail on Friday, set at N$1,000, following allegations of being found in possession of a stolen cellphone that belonged to Vernon Gavin, aged 52, discovered deceased at home on December 30. Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Erongo police spokesperson, confirmed that Shindimba, stationed at Walvis Bay Police Station, appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court and is scheduled for a subsequent appearance on […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Traffic Officers Issue Over 1,100 Fines in December, Speeding Tops Offenses In December, traffic officers in Windhoek recorded a total of 1,108 fines, as per statistics furnished by The City of Windhoek to The Namibian. The most prevalent offenses included speeding violations, accounting for 171 fines, followed closely by disregarding road signs. Additionally, 86 fines were issued to drivers lacking a valid driving license. Furthermore, 85 fines were imposed on motorists for not having their driving licenses in their possession. Among […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa SA’s proposed Integrated Energy Plan is criticised by experts South Africa’s proposed Integrated Energy Plan, released for public comment, has received criticism from experts. The draft aims to outline how electricity supply and demand will be balanced until 2050. However, energy experts, including Chris Yelland, have expressed dissatisfaction, citing a lack of clarity and comprehensive details on addressing rolling blackouts. todayJanuary 9, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia 40-year-old man was reportedly fatally stabbed on Saturday in the Onesi Constituency A 40-year-old man was reportedly fatally stabbed on Saturday in the Onesi Constituency within the Omusati Region by an identified assailant. As stated in a weekend crime report released by the Namibian Police Force on Monday, authorities are currently conducting a manhunt for the alleged perpetrator, who purportedly stabbed the victim in the chest around 12:30 PM. The victim, identified as Shiimi Onesmus, was allegedly attacked during the incident. NamPol's […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 22
insert_link World Biden speaks to Black congregation in South Carolina looking for votes U.S. President Joe Biden is campaigning for more support in South Carolina – particularly from Black voters – on a trip on Monday. He's speaking at a church where a white supremacist shot and killed people in 2015 – and reminding people what is at stake. Caroline Malone reports. todayJanuary 9, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa SA Water Minister Mchunu says water challenges in eThekwini is due to poor governance SA's Water and Sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu says poor governance in the eThekwini Municipality has resulted in a failure to proactively solve challenges within the water network. The department has been pushing for the idea that Umngeni-uThukela Water takes over ten of eThekwini’s water works, which, according to the minister, represents 90-percent of sewage processing in the city. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mchunu says eThekwini’s water infrastructure needs to be […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 11
insert_link World US Safety Board finds missing part of Alaska Airlines aircraft The US National Transportation Safety Board says it found the missing part that blew off an Alaska Airlines aircraft mid-flight. The part is crucial to its investigation. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s following the incident, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded across the U.S. Jody Jacobs reports. todayJanuary 9, 2024 11