insert_link World South Africa says Rafah offensive is part of Israeli endgame South Africa says the military offensive in Rafah marks a new and horrific stage in Israel's war in Gaza. The comments were made during a hearing at the International Court of Justice on Thursday. Pretoria has brought a case against Israel to the UN's top court accusing it of violating the genocide convention. William Denselow has more for us and reports from the Hague where the ICJ is located. todayMay 17, 2024 19
insert_link World U.S president blocks release of interview recordings U.S president Joseph Biden has blocked the release of audio recordings of his interviews with special counsel Robert Hur over his handling of classified documents. Hur questioned the president's memory and mental agility in a damning report earlier this year. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayMay 17, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Keetmanshoop’s Municipality Reshuffles Councillors and Management Committee Members In a recent shake-up, the Keetmanshoop Municipality witnessed changes in its council and management committee. Easter Isaak, Johannes Vries, and Annalize Knaus of the Landless People's Movement were affected. Isaak shifted from deputy mayor to chairperson of the management committee, Vries transitioned to an ordinary committee member, and Knaus assumed the role of deputy mayor. Mayor McDonald Hanse and committee member Fatima Jossop maintained their positions, while Johannes Nghidinwa and […] todayMay 17, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President has called for accountability for last week’s building collapse tragedy in George S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for accountability for last week's building collapse tragedy in George. Eighty-one people were on site when the building under construction collapsed, resulting in 33 deaths. Twelve of the injured are still in hospital with 19 people still missing. Ramaphosa addressed the families of the victims and urged patience during the investigations. He praised the disaster management team's commitment to the ongoing rescue and recovery […] todayMay 17, 2024 19
Namibia Charges Against City of Windhoek Cleaners and Activist Michael Amushelelo Dropped in Public Violence Case Three contract cleaners from the City of Windhoek, along with social activist Michael Amushelelo, faced charges of inciting public violence after participating in a strike for better working conditions. However, the court ordered the matter to be struck off the roll and refunded bail money to the suspects. The strike involved over 100 street cleaners demanding improved conditions and permanent contracts. Despite a trial scheduled for Wednesday, a decision from […] todayMay 16, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa S.A union Cosatu maintains that South Africa’s healthcare crises demand the implementation of a National Health Insurance S.A union Cosatu, says it remains convinced that South Africa’s myriad of healthcare crises require the creation of a National Health Insurance. Its spokesperson Matthew Parks says it is critical government move with speed to resource and build a quality NHI, that will guarantee quality, accessible, and affordable universal health coverage for all citizens: todayMay 16, 2024 26
insert_link World China vows to carry out countermeatures against a civililian-led Philippine fleet in disputed waters A fleet of about 100 small fishing boats led by Philippine non-governmental organizations sailed to the waters near Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea. China has urged the Philippines to immediately stop and has vowed to carry what it calls enforcement activities in the waters. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayMay 16, 2024 20
insert_link World Japan and US to build missile interceptors Japan and the US are building interceptors for hypersonic missiles under a new contract. The deal, signed on Wednesday, follows an agreement between the countries to work together against the threat of hypersonic missiles at a Camp David summit in August. Reporting for us is Chris Gilbert from Tokyo. todayMay 16, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by her two uncles in the Omusati Region The Namibian Police Force Omusati Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson on Wednesday said an alleged rape incident of a 14 year-old girl occurred between 06 and 08 May at Etunda village in the Ruacana Constituency. According to Basson, it is alleged that two suspects, who are both uncles to the victim, entered her room while she was asleep during the night. He added that one suspect allegedly held the victim’s […] todayMay 16, 2024 22