insert_link South Africa The Limpopo Health Department begins the death registration of 42 bus accident victims The Limpopo Health Department has announced plans to start the death registration of the identified remains of 42 people killed in an Easter weekend bus accident. This process precedes repatriation of the bodies to their families in Botswana. The crash near Mokopane claimed 45 lives, with only an eight-year-old girl surviving. MEC Phophi Ramathuba confirmed that new specimens are being collected for three samples: todayApril 23, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Draws 400 Attendees at Public Meeting in Rundu, Kavango East Landless People's Movement held a public meeting in Rundu in Kavango East. The Ndama gathering attracted around 400 individuals. The party's Duminga Ndala expands. todayApril 22, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate’s draft budget for the 2024/2025 financial year is out for public comment until the end of the month The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate's draft budget for the 2024/2025 financial year is out for public comment until the end of the month. The Directorate's draft capital budget is just under 363-million-rand. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the directorate has a good track record of expenditure, investment, and delivery, both in the enforcement and emergency services environments. todayApril 22, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa S.A Union federation Saftu says it continues to play a crucial role in championing the rights of workers S.A Union federation Saftu says it continues to play a crucial role in championing the rights of workers, fighting against injustices in the workplace, and advancing the socio-economic interests of workers. Yesterday, the federation celebrated seven years since it was launched in April 2017. Saftu’s spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, says the diametric contradictions in the tripartite alliance have and continue to compromise Cosatu’s ability and capacity to legitimately represent workers: todayApril 22, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Khorixas Town Council Tackles Livestock Roaming Concerns Amid Resident Complaints In Khorixas,the Town Council has been grappling with a surge in livestock roaming within town boundaries, prompting a flurry of complaints from residents. Simson Mario /Ochurub, the Public Relations Officer of the Khorixas Town Council, sheds light on the council's efforts to address this pressing issue. todayApril 22, 2024 29
insert_link Africa 13 Dead and 40 Injured in Road Accident in Nigeria Thirteen people have died, and 40 others injured in an accident in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria. The incident occured around 11pm on Saturday as reported from Jos by our Nigeria correspondent Tesem Akende. todayApril 22, 2024 7
insert_link World U.S and Philippines hold joint annual drills as tensions with China mount The U.S and Philippines begin a joint annual drill that will see 16,000 troops sail beyond Manila's territorial waters for the first time, a move that could dial up tensions with China. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 22, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Deputy Works Minister Nekundi Lauds Progress of Omusati Region Road Constructions Deputy Works and Transport minister, Veiko Nekundi, said he is pleased with the progress of constructions of Roads in Omusati region. Our Northern correspondent Maria Namupala brings us this report. todayApril 22, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Addressing Livestock Farming Concerns in Khorixas: Insights from Simson Mario /Ochurub, PR Officer of Khorixas Town Council Livestock farming is an integral part of many rural communities, but when it encroaches upon urban areas, it can pose significant challenges. In Khorixas, Namibia, the Town Council has been grappling with a surge in livestock roaming within town boundaries, prompting a flurry of complaints from residents. Simson Mario /Ochurub, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Khorixas Town Council, sheds light on the council's efforts to address this pressing […] todayApril 22, 2024 42
