insert_link World New danger emerges as California fires rage on In the U.S, officials in California are concerned about the growing threat of new wildfires, with strong winds expected to worsen conditions across the state. The fires have already claimed at least 24 lives and displaced more than 100,000 people. Mitch McCann reports: today15 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Venaani Calls for Urgent Support for Windhoek Flood Victims Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has urged the Office of the Prime Minister to assist flood victims in Windhoek’s informal settlements. Saturday’s heavy rains damaged shacks, leaving many residents without shelter. The hardest-hit areas include the Otjomuise MG Division near the riverbank and the area behind the Otjomuise Police Station, according to the City of Windhoek. Residents of the Samora Machel constituency have expressed fears of losing everything if […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link World Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in U.S state of California U.S Firefighters continue to battle a fast-moving wildfire in the California city of Malibu and thousands of people remain under evacuation orders. Some students at a local university were forced to shelter overnight in the school's library. Ira Spitzer reports. today11 December, 2024
insert_link World Tsunami warning called off after Northern California quake US officials have called off a tsunami warning, that was issued in the wake of a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California, Millions of people had been instructed to evacuate coastal areas and head to higher ground. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco. today6 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA Police Issue Indemnity Forms to Volunteers in Hazardous Stilfontein Mine Rescue Operation S.A's Police have given indemnity forms to community volunteers helping with the Stilfontein mine rescue in North West. The police warned against sending officials into the abandoned mine due to dangers, including toxic gases and the risk of armed miners. In a media briefing, police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed an investigation is underway following the recovery of the decomposed body of an illegal miner: today15 November, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Malnutrition Crisis: Urgent Action Needed Ahead of Election and Festive Season As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December this year to March next year, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Shernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia: today13 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Eskom assures consumers that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply Eskom has assured that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply. This follows after Unit 6 tripped due to the loss of hydraulic oil to the turbine valves. The fire was quickly extinguished by the station’s emergency team. No injuries occurred, and other units remain fully operational. Eskom's Daphne Mokwena highlighted that the current reserves are adequate to meet demand: today5 November, 2024
insert_link World China’s Shanghai braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advances China's financial hub Shanghai is bracing for potentially the worst rains in more than 40 years as Typhoon Kong-rey. The powerful storm caused two deaths and 515 injuries in Taiwan, while more than 11,900 people were evacuated. Laura Westbrook reports. today1 November, 2024
insert_link World Hundreds of troops help search effort after devastating floods in eastern Spain Search and rescue teams are still looking for missing people after devastating flash flooding in eastern Spain. At least 95 people have been confirmed as dead so far. Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more. today1 November, 2024
