insert_link Namibia ECN Expresses Satisfaction with Voter Registration Turnout in Otjozondjupa Region Representatives of the Electoral Commission of Namibia in the Otjozondjupa Region expressed satisfaction with the registration of 46,126 eligible voters who have acquired new voter cards across the region's seven constituencies. Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer Victoria Amutenya highlighted that Otjiwarongo registered the highest number with 11,798 voters, followed by Okahandja with 9,776, and Grootfontein with 8,606. The ECN is optimistic about further increasing these numbers with improved registration operations. todayJuly 2, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Raises Concerns Over New Allegations Against Ekurhuleni Metro Police Director In S.A, ActionSA in Ekurhuleni says it is concerned about the emergence of new allegations against Metro Police Department’s director of Special Services Julius Mkhwanazi. He returned to work in October last year, after an investigation into him abusing his power and utilising metro vehicles for personal use was dropped. ActionSA’s, Siyanda Makhubo, says Mkhwanazi has now been accused of soliciting sex for jobs from female EMPD officers who want […] todayJuly 2, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Khorixas town’s Mayor Engages town’s youth this afternoon Khorixas town's Mayor Patience !Hoaes and regional counsillor !Gobs intend on meeting with the town's youth this afternoon. Our team spoke with Council PRO- Simson Mario /Ochurub for an update. todayJuly 2, 2024 21
insert_link World Hurricane Beryl hits Caribbean Hurricane Beryl has smashed into the eastern edge of the Caribbean. It is the strongest hurricane to pass through the region according to data that goes all the way back to 1851. The Category 4 hurricane brought winds of 240 kilometers an hour. The storm made landfall initially on Carriacou [KER-E-KOO] Island on Monday morning local time according to the National Hurricane Center. Florida couple - Cole Crews and his […] todayJuly 2, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa’s New Cabinet Announcement Sparks Rally in South African Markets In S.A, President Cyril Ramaphosa's new cabinet announcement has sparked a significant rally in South African shares and bonds, easing investor concerns. Key positions were given to business-friendly opposition politicians, with Enoch Godongwana retained as Finance minister. This move signals a continued commitment to prudent fiscal policy. Economist Dawie Roodt says bond yields fell, and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's all-share index rose: todayJuly 2, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjjova weighs in on Otjomuise Sex Abuse And Arrest Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjjova tells us more on the stages of child development and how sexual abuse may affect them. She was commenting on the recent incident that occured in Windhoek's Otjomuise residential area involving 44 year-old woman and a six year old boy in exchange for money. todayJuly 2, 2024 21
insert_link Africa Tearfund Aid Workers Killed in Attack on Convoy in Eastern DRC Two employees of the Britain-based aid agency Tearfund were tragically killed in an attack on their convoy in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the charity confirmed on Monday to Reuters. The workers had traveled from Lubero to Butembo city in conflict-ridden North Kivu province when the incident occurred on Sunday. Details of the attack were not disclosed, but the region has long been plagued by conflict involving multiple armed groups […] todayJuly 2, 2024 63
insert_link Business / Economics Victims Families “Dissatisfied” with Reported Boeing Plea Deal Families of the victims from two major crashes involving Boeing aircraft are said to be unhappy with a plea agreement reportedly offered to the company in recent days. It comes as Boeing is under intense scrutiny for its safety protocols. Mitch McCann reports: todayJuly 2, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Rural Development Organisation Warns of Increased Evictions Under New Agriculture Minister South Africa's Rural and Farmworkers Development Organisation has raised concerns over potential increased evictions and exploitation of farm workers under newly appointed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen. Criticizing the Democratic Alliance's historical stance towards labor unions and perceived lack of empathy for farm workers, the organisation's executive director, Billy Claasen, has called for urgent government intervention to safeguard the rights of farm workers amidst fears of neglect and heightened vulnerability under […] todayJuly 2, 2024 15
