Suspects in Joslin Smith case appear in court

Suspects in Joslin Smith case appear in court

Four suspects, including Joslin Smith's mother, have appeared at the Vredenburg Magistrates’ Court in connection with the disappearance of the 6-year-old girl. The matter has been postponed to March 13. According to Africa News, the South African navy was brought in Monday to help with a search for the 6-year-old girl who went missing on 19 February 2024 in the Saldanha Bay area, near Cape Town. Meanwhile, the BBC reports […]

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Namibia

NamPol, Environment Ministry combat wildlife crime in Oshikoto region

The Namibian Police has joined partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to launch Operation Acacia, which will run from Wednesday to Monday in the Oshikoto Region. According to Nampa, the operation aims to protect wildlife and preserve natural resources in the region. Oshikoto regional police head of crime prevention, Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels said they will ensure that appropriate precautions are employed to guarantee the safety of […]

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World

IOM’s Missing Migrants Project registers highest death count in 2023

At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, making it the deadliest year on record, according to data collected by IOM’s Missing Migrants Project. The 2023 death toll represents a tragic increase of 20 percent compared to 2022, highlighting the urgent need for action to prevent further loss of life.

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World

Beijing calls for mutual respect in China-US relations

China says the United States continues to have the "wrong perception" and it has yet to fulfil its promises, despite some progress between the two superpowers. Beijing's top diplomat added exchanges between both countries could only progress if there was mutual respect. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Africa

Senegal avoids power vacuum with March 24 election plan

Senegal's government has announced that the country's presidential election will take place on 24 March. The announcement, the BBC reports, follows tension in the country after President Macky Sall postponed the election last month, sparking widespread protests while Bloomberg News reports that the plan to hold the vote before Sall’s mandate expires on 2 April 2024 removes the risk of a power vacuum in the West African nation.

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Business / Economics

February 2024 inflation rate drops to 5.0%

Namibia's annual inflation rate for February 2024 decreased to 5.0% from 7.2% in February 2023. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo, major contributors to the rate were food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco.

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Namibia

President Mbumba launches Africa Peer Review Mechanism country report

President Nangolo Mbumba has launched the Africa Peer Review Mechanism country report which is accompanied by the National Programme of Action at State House this morning. Lead panelist for the Namibia APRM report, Dr. Abdoulie Janneh shared some of the key highlights of the report.

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Namibia

Future Media radio brands shine at PMR Africa Awards

Future Media radio brands, including Omulunga Radio, Fresh FM, Nova 103.5, Radiowave, and Future Media News, were recognised at Tuesday's PMR Africa Business Excellence Awards ceremony in Windhoek for their outstanding achievements in various categories such as General Entertainment, Music, News, and Current affairs. Future Media spokesperson, Laimi Elago.

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Environment

Environmental Investment Fund’s Libanda warns climate finance shortfall could worsen

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has warned the continent faces a N$ 47 trillion climate finance shortfall by 2030. UNECA executive secretary, Claver Gatete, says only two percent of global clean energy investments reach Africa. Environmental Investment Fund CEO, Benedict Libanda says the shortfall will likely increase.

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