insert_link Namibia SWAPO Members Advocate for Extraordinary Congress Despite Constitutional Clarification SWAPO backbencher Jerry Ekandjo and former works ministry permanent secretary Peter Mwatile recently met with SWAPO vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to advocate for the party to convene an extraordinary congress. This move comes despite the party's clarification, conveyed by its lawyer Sisa Namandje, that SWAPO's constitution does not explicitly mandate an extraordinary congress to be held three months after the death of a sitting president. todayApril 10, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Popular Democratic Movement Councillor Urges Voters to Support Party in Upcoming Elections Western Muharukua, a Popular Democratic Movement councillor for the Opuwo Rural Constituency, urged supporters to rectify past mistakes by voting for the PDM in November's national elections. Speaking at a new member welcoming ceremony in Etanga village, Muharukua emphasized the party's appeal and welcomed 10 new members from different political backgrounds over the weekend. todayApril 9, 2024 11
insert_link World India’s Vistara cuts down operations, leading to a 25% hike in airfares India's Vistara airlines has cut down flight operations, which has led to an increase in fares by approximately 20-25%, especially across key domestic routes. This comes after the Indian airline company faced significant disruptions with several flight cancellations last week after a number of its pilots called in sick. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. ENG INDIAS VISTARA todayApril 9, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby The George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. This as more heavy rainfall with possible flash flooding is expected in the municipality today. Courtnay and Hope Streets in the George Central Business District are currently flooded. The municipality’s spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says motorists are warned to drive with caution: ENG NtobekoonHeavyRains todayApril 9, 2024 24
insert_link World Israel warned against Rafah offensive Egypt, France and Jordan have jointly warned of the 'dangerous consequences' if Israel launches a ground offensive in Rafah. It comes after Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date had been set for a military operation in the southern Gaza city. Talks in Cairo on a potential ceasefire have broken down after Hamas rejected Israel's latest proposal. International relations expert Professor Fawaz Gerges says both sides are under significant […] todayApril 9, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa The DA says the South African Medical Association must be commended for speaking truth to power on the National Health Insurance The DA says the South African Medical Association must be commended for speaking truth to power on the National Health Insurance. The association recently told Health minister, Joe Phaahla, that the South African health system was not ready for NHI. The DA’s, Michele Clarke, says the association once again highlighted the fact that NHI fails to address various challenges such as the shortage of staff in the public health system: […] todayApril 9, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Woman Allegedly Commits Suicide in Aussenkehr Residence In Aussenkehr, a 33-year-old woman named Mashe Kambungu purportedly took her own life by hanging herself from the ceiling of her shared residence with her boyfriend. According to Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango of the Namibian Police Force, the incident occurred on Monday morning, with Kambungu's boyfriend finding her lifeless body around 08h30am. The authorities have notified Kambungu's next of kin, and investigations into the matter are ongoing. todayApril 9, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa SA’s Western Cape Premier Expresses Concern Over Wind Damage SA's Western Cape Premier Alan Winde voices worry over the detrimental effects of strong winds on electricity infrastructure as torrential weather hits parts of the province, resulting in at least one fatality in Paarl and damage to twenty-six schools. Power outages have affected various West Coast towns, as well as the Lourensford and Gordon’s Bay areas. Winde acknowledges the outstanding efforts of disaster management and emergency services personnel in safeguarding […] todayApril 9, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Usakos Murder Case Postponed as Accused Remanded in Custody The murder trial of a 26-year-old man, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend over the weekend in Usakos, has been adjourned to May 7, 2024, for further investigations. Identified as Samuel #Goseb, the accused appeared in the Usakos Magistrate’s Court on Monday. According to police reports, he allegedly entered the victim's house while she was away with friends and waited for her. Upon her return, he purportedly attacked her, resulting in […] todayApril 9, 2024 18
