insert_link Namibia Gobabis court fire raises safety concerns The Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia has voiced serious concerns regarding the safety and security of judicial officers after an alarming arson attack on the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court. This incident, which occurred on 1 October 2024, involved an unknown individual setting fire to the public prosecutor’s office. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the fire resulted in significant damage to the office, highlighting the vulnerability of judicial facilities. In […] today3 October, 2024
insert_link Entertainment California doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry case Californian doctor Mark Chavez has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. Ketamine is used as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and pain. Chavez is the third person to admit wrongdoing in Perry's death, which was ruled the result of an overdose of ketamine. The actor was found dead in his backyard jacuzzi in October last year. Chavez admitted that […] today3 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police investigate Multisave Supermarket armed robbery An armed robbery occurred at Multisave Supermarket in Walvis Bay on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. According to the Namibian Police, three suspects armed with pistols robbed an employee at gunpoint outside the entrance and stole a bag containing N$313,725 and car keys. Investigations are underway. Here is Nampol Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga with an update. today3 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics AirConnect adds daily flights between Johannesburg and Windhoek AirConnect Namibia has announced a third daily flight between Johannesburg and Windhoek, starting 27 October 2024. The Namibia Airport Company's Dan Kamati said the new service plans, operated by SAA's A320 fleet, will provide greater flexibility for both business and leisure travelers. today2 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Financial restructuring strengthens NAMCOR’s performance The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has given an update on its efforts to become a leading energy company. According to Paulo Coelho, Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Namcor is focusing on financial restructuring, improving operations, and accountability to strengthen its performance. today2 October, 2024
insert_link World Pakistan clamps down on protests Pakistan's government is clamping down on mass demonstrations, a day former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party said it would hold a public protest in the capital city of Islamabad this week. Khan's supporters and party leaders held several demonstrations last month, demanding he be released from jail. today2 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s lawmakers want to extend Presidential term to seven years Kenyan lawmakers have proposed revising the country’s constitution to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years from five, according to a notice published in the Daily Nation newspaper. A bill submitted to the Senate and first read on 26 September 2024 is under discussion by a committee, according to the notice that calls for the public to submit its views on the proposal. today2 October, 2024
insert_link World India says China reneged on border agreements India's Foreign Minister has accused China of reneging on border agreements once again. This comes even as New Delhi and Beijing have recently said they're trying to disengage along disputed border areas. Here's India's Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar speaking to Carnegie Endowment. today2 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Namib Mills responds to allegations following tragic incident in South Africa Namib Mills has issued a statement regarding the tragic deaths of three children in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa, after consuming home-cooked porridge. The company emphasized that there is no evidence linking their Top Score Instant Porridge to the incident. As a precaution, the product has been temporarily withdrawn from markets in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Lesotho while an independent investigation is conducted. In response to the situation, the […] today2 October, 2024