Airports Company South Africa prepares for record festive travel

Airports Company South Africa prepares for record festive travel

Airports Company South Africa says it is ready to welcome record passenger volumes this festive season. Plans are in place to ensure smooth travel at its airports nationwide. During a briefing, ACSA's Group Executive Airport Operations Management Terence Delomoney announced measures such as improved infrastructure, e-Gates, optimised queues, and reliable baggage systems.

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Namibia

Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach

The government is investigating a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of over 619,000 Telecom Namibia clients, including sensitive records totaling 626 gigabytes. Among the leaked data are documents from the Office of the President, highlighting the severity of the incident. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus called for an urgent need for stronger data protection laws, as the Data Protection Bill remains pending in Parliament. “Our […]

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Entertainment

Skeleton Coast Premieres at Ster Kinekor with Tjuna Daringo and Eric Roberts

The Pan-African movie Skeleton Coast premieres this Friday at Ster-Kinekor Grove Mall. Produced by Mundjila Studios, the film features actors and filmmakers from Namibia, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and Hollywood legend Eric Roberts. Co-founder of Mundjila Studios and lead actress, Tjuna Daringo, has more.

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Namibian Elections 2024

Lukato promises to serve all Namibians once in Parliament

Lukato Lukato, leader of the National Democratic Party, has secured a seat in parliament. He has pledged to serve all Namibians and focus on key issues such as unemployment and access to essential services once he takes his place in the August House.

December 4, 2024 7

World

South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment

There are growing calls for South Korea's president to be impeached after he declared martial law. Yoon Suk Yeol lifted the order - which was voted down by MPs - less than two hours after he made it. Warwick Morris is a former British ambassador in Seoul - he says events have been hard to believe.

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South Africa

SA’s new land law limits rural landowners

The Institute of Race Relations has raised concerns over the deprivation of rural landowners’ property rights under the newly amended Communal Property Association Act. Gabriel Crouse of the IRR says 470-thousand rural landowners are now required to obtain state approval to lease or sell their land, which undermines economic freedom.

December 4, 2024 17

Africa

Opposition leader calls for week of protests in Mozambique

Mozambique's opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has called for another week of protests starting 4 December 2024, accusing the government of election fraud. According to Bloomberg, the unrest, already marked by violence and economic disruptions, has resulted in dozens of deaths and threatened a major gas project. Police have responded with force, including live bullets, drawing international criticism.

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World

Nato to boost intelligence collaboration

NATO has pledged to boost intelligence collaboration to curb alleged acts of sabotage by China and Russia. This comes as foreign ministers from the military alliance are gathering in Brussels for a two-day summit. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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Business / Economics

Moody’s affirms South Africa’s Ba2 rating with a stable outlook

Moody's has affirmed South Africa's long-term debt ratings at "Ba2" with a stable outlook. The agency cited the country's strong institutions, like the judiciary and central bank, as credit strengths. However, persistent inequalities continue to hinder reforms and pose social risks, according to Moody's.

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