insert_link Namibia NSA Data Shows Fish Tops Namibia’s Export List in February Recent data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency reveals that fish was the most exported commodity in February 2024, constituting 22.5% of the country's total export of goods. According to the Namibia Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin, fish was predominantly exported to Spain, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia. Non-monetary gold ranked second, representing 17.6% of total exports, with all exports directed to South Africa. Copper and articles of […] todayApril 3, 2024 28
insert_link World Worst earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan Taiwan has been hit by the strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century, with shocks from the tremor leveling dozens of buildings on the eastern side of the island, killing at least four person and injuring more than 50 people. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayApril 3, 2024 47
insert_link South Africa SA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit Secures Preservation Order of Over 43 Million Rand The South African Asset Forfeiture Unit has successfully obtained a preservation order exceeding 43 million rand. This order specifically targets four properties and two bank accounts associated with Ngoy Timothee Makwamba, the former Defence Attaché for the Democratic Republic of Congo in South Africa. Lumka Mahanjana, the NPA regional spokesperson, disclosed that Makwamba allegedly participated in a transaction where the DRC embassy paid 49.6 million rand to the Denel Group […] todayApril 3, 2024 17
insert_link World Florida is the latest U.S. state to bring divisions over abortion rights to the ballot. Florida is the latest U.S. state to bring divisions over abortion rights to the ballot. Their Supreme Court has just ruled on stricter laws, banning abortion after six weeks - and at the same time, the high court will allow voters to decide in November. Caroline Malone reports. todayApril 3, 2024 18
insert_link Africa President of the Democratic Republic of Congo appoints former planning minister as the country’s Prime Minister The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has appointed the former planning minister, Judith Suminwa as the country's Prime Minister ending months of leadership uncertainty. Ms Suminwa has become the country's first female premier. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayApril 3, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Two Separate Incidents of Suspected Suicide Reported In two separate incidents reported , the body of a 29-year-old man, identified as Richard Murotua, was found hanging from the ceiling of his room in Omaruru's Ozondje location in the Erongo region. The Namibian Police Force revealed in an incident report that Murotua's lifeless body was discovered with an electric cable around his neck, and no suicide note was found. Similarly, the body of a 27-year-old man, Leopolo Hambata, […] todayApril 3, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa uMkhonto weSizwe Party Appeals SA IEC Decision on Jacob Zuma’s Candidacy The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has lodged an appeal with the South African Electoral Court challenging the decision made by the Independent Electoral Commission to remove former president Jacob Zuma from its list of candidates. Following the IEC's decision to uphold an objection to Zuma's candidature last week, effectively disqualifying him from standing for legislative seats in the upcoming general elections, the MK party has accused the IEC of not adhering […] todayApril 3, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa SA Political Parties Unite to Petition President Ramaphosa on Electoral Matters Amendment Bill Several South African political parties, including the African Christian Democratic Party, the DA, and the African Transformation Movement, have collectively appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to send the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill back to the National Assembly for reconsideration. They urge Ramaphosa to delay the bill's implementation pending further review. These parties argue that certain aspects of the bill are unconstitutional, particularly concerning its impact on the allocation of public […] todayApril 3, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Petrol and diesel price increases The Mines and Energy ministry has announced a petrol price increase of N$1.52 per litre, effective midnight. Additionally, both diesel grades will see an increase of 72 cents per litre. Stella-Maris Amadhila, an economist at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, provides insights on the matter. todayApril 3, 2024 18
