FlySafair launches first regional route between Cape Town and Windhoek

FlySafair launches first regional route between Cape Town and Windhoek

FlySafair has officially launched its first regional route, connecting Cape Town, South Africa, to Windhoek. The new flights will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, addressing growing demand on the route, which has yet to recover fully to its pre-COVID-19 passenger volumes which currently stand at 83%. The new route is expected to boost tourism and improve travel links between Namibia and South Africa. Namibia Airports Company Chairperson, […]

October 23, 2024 23

Africa

Physicians for Human Rights record increase in rape cases in Eastern DRC

A new report published by a medical charity known as Physicians for Human Rights says the armed conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to a massive increase in cases of sexual violence against women and girls. Chris Ocamringa reports. The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has witnessed a sharp increase in conflict-related sexual violence since 2021, compounding the suffering caused […]

October 23, 2024 20

World

Donald Trump accuses Britain’s Labour Party of election interference

Former US president Donald Trump has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, accusing the UK Labour Party of election interference. His election campaign alleges that in recent weeks, Labour recruited and sent party members to campaign for his opponent, vice-president Kamala Harris, in a bid to influence the November 5 election. UK prime minister Keir Starmer says party officials volunteering for Harris are doing it in their spare time, […]

October 23, 2024 19

Africa

SA’s government denies Chinese pressure on Taiwan office relocation in Pretoria

South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation has denied claims that the government has been pressured by China to order the relocation of Taiwan’s office from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Taiwan’s Foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, has accused South Africa of violating a 1997 agreement between the two countries. Dirco’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, spoke to Newzroom Afrika.

October 23, 2024 31

Business / Economics

Development Bank of Namibia and One Economy Foundation sign deal

The Development Bank of Namibia and the One Economy Foundation have signed a partnership to promote sustainable economic growth, youth empowerment, and community development. The collaboration focuses on mentorship, capacity building, and enterprise development, with a special emphasis on supporting youth, women, and rural entrepreneurs. Development Bank of Namibia CEO, John Steytler.

October 23, 2024 21

Namibia

Windhoek hikes service tariffs by 5%

The Municipal Council of Windhoek has implemented a 5% tariff increase on essential services, including water, rates and taxes, sewerage, and waste management effective 1 October 2024. This decision followed a comprehensive review and approval process by the Council. Here's City of Windhoek spokesperson, Cillie Kapolo with more.

October 23, 2024 24

Namibia

Swapo promises 250,000 jobs for youth

With Namibia facing high unemployment levels and political parties ramping up their campaign efforts to sway voters, the Swapo Party’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has announced that the party has allocated over N$80 billion to create more than 250,000 jobs for unemployed youth in the country over the next five years.

October 22, 2024 44

Entertainment

Diddy faces new allegations and lawsuits

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing seven new lawsuits, including allegations that he raped a minor. The music mogul already faces criminal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in the US. He has denied the allegations, with his lawyers saying " in court, the truth will prevail". Sally Patterson reports from New York.

October 22, 2024 21

Entertainment

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer. He is undergoing treatment in prison at Rikers Island in New York. In April, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. He is tentatively set to be retried on 12 November 2024. However, Manhattan prosecutors are trying to combine his original 2020 sexual crimes with a new criminal indictment, a move […]

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