Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer

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 […]

October 22, 2024 10

Namibia

NamPol inaugurates new police station in Ohangwena Region

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police (NamPol), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has officially inaugurated the Onamukulo police station in the Ohangwena Region, highlighting the government's commitment to delivering effective law enforcement services to all Namibians. During the inauguration ceremony, Shikongo said that the establishment of this police station marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to bring police services closer to local communities. He said, "This reflects the […]

October 22, 2024 21

World

Musk to give away $1 Million daily to US voters

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that he will give away one million dollars each day to registered voters in battleground American states. It immediately drew scrutiny from election law experts who said the sweepstakes could violate laws against paying people to register. Musk promised to award one million dollars randomly to people who have signed a petition in support of the First and Second Amendments.

October 22, 2024 9

Africa

Girls more susceptible to Mpox sub-variant

A study has shown that girls and young women may be more vulnerable to a sub-variant of the mpox virus, which has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to nearby countries. Research published in Eurosurveillance reveals that among 154 confirmed cases in Burundi between 3 July and 9 September 2024, the median age was 9.5 years. According to Bloomberg, the average age for infected girls was six, while for […]

October 22, 2024 8

World

German police arrest drug delivery gang

German police have busted a criminal gang they accuse of using a restaurant to deliver drugs. From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. According to Deutsche Welle, the pizzeria in Düsseldorf was found to be delivering more than just pizzas. German police reported that the restaurant was also offering cocaine as a side dish, humorously listed on the menu as "pizza No. 40." "This was one of the most […]

October 22, 2024 22

Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay residents evacuated due to heavy rains and floods

Severe flooding following heavy rain overnight has resulted in scores of Eastern Cape residents, particularly in Gqeberha and Kariega, being evacuated. A level six warning of heavy rain was issued yesterday. Gift of the Givers’ operations manager, Ali Sablay, told the SABC they are currently in contact with the local disaster management teams who are identifying and trying to evacuate more residents in different areas. Meanwhile, more heavy rain is […]

October 22, 2024 24

Namibia

President Mbumba inaugurates Daures green hydrogen agriculture facility

President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has officially inaugurated the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility in the Erongo region. According to the Presidency, during the ceremony, President Mbumba expressed his gratitude to the Daures community for their support of this innovative project. He also encouraged all Namibians to take pride in the nation’s progress toward a sustainable future. The hydrogen project is expected to become Namibia's largest food producer, with a one-hectare […]

October 22, 2024 20

Namibia

PDM calls out tender award to controversial company

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has raised concerns over the awarding of the tender for printing and producing ballot papers to Ren-Form CC, a company they claim is embroiled in corruption allegations. The party's secretary-general, Manuel Ngaringombe, voiced objections, citing the company's history of alleged irregularities in previous contracts. Ngaringombe referred to reports from last year, accusing Ren-Form CC of inflating a tender for the Suburban government by nearly 400 […]

October 22, 2024 16

Africa

Zambia’s Hichilema fires judges over alleged misconduct

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has fired three top judges he had previously suspended for alleged judicial misconduct, pushing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary. According to the BBC, these judges were involved in a 2016 presidential petition where they dismissed Hichilema's challenge to former President Edgar Lungu's election victory. They also participated in a contentious ruling that allowed Lungu to run in the 2021 elections, despite his having […]

October 22, 2024 11