insert_link South Africa Johannesburg Mayor to Meet Ward Councillors Over Tenth Day Water Outage Crisis Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is scheduled to convene a meeting with ward councillors to address the ongoing water outage, now entering its tenth day. More than 20 suburbs have endured over a week without water. Johannesburg Water has reported some progress in reservoir recovery efforts, but challenges persist, exacerbated by increased demand due to the heatwave. According to News24, Blairgowrie residents have been without water since a lightning strike on […] todayMarch 13, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Corruption’s Impact on Namibia: Landless People’s Movement Advocates for Youth Voter Registration It's characterized by dishonest and fraudulent acts and has inflicted significant harm on Namibians, contributing to the country's poverty levels, housing crisis, and high youth unemployment. The Landless People's Movement's Duminga Ndala underscores the importance of youth voter registration as a means to address these pressing issues and advocate for change. todayMarch 13, 2024 13
insert_link World Biden clinches Democratic nomination with Georgia win U.S President Biden has become his party's official presidential nominee after winning the Democratic primary in Georgia, a state also won by fomer President Trump on the Republican side. Both candidates focussed their attention on the swing state of Georgia, which looms large in November's general election. With the report, here's Ira Spitzer. todayMarch 13, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Saftu Accuses U.S. President Biden of Reputation Salvaging Amidst Palestine Stance South Africa's Union federation, Saftu, has leveled accusations against U.S. President Joseph Biden, alleging that his recent actions concerning Palestine are primarily aimed at salvaging the reputation of the U.S. government. Saftu spokesperson Trevor Shaku asserts that Biden's statements are strategically focused on preserving Israel's global legitimacy and preventing further depletion of its reputation. Shaku criticizes Biden for what he perceives as a lack of substantial action to address the […] todayMarch 13, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Fishrot Trial Delayed Until April as Judge Dismisses Recusal Application The Fishrot fishing quotas fraud, corruption, and racketeering trial is set to be postponed until at least April, following Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo's rejection of an application for his recusal from the trial. Chinhengo dismissed the recusal application made by one of the accused, Nigel van Wyk, in a judgment delivered at the High Court in Windhoek Correctional Facility. The judge concluded that it was reasonable for Van Wyk to […] todayMarch 13, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Pastor Arrested in Omusati Region for Alleged Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl Namibian Police Force in the Omusati Region has apprehended a pastor wanted for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Okando village, Oshikuku Constituency, between June 2020 and September 2022. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, NamPol Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is scheduled to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court. The incident was reported last week Thursday by an 18-year-old woman residing with the victim. The […] todayMarch 12, 2024 40
insert_link World Former Trump aide Peter Navarro ordered to report to prison Donald Trump's former advisor Peter Navarro has been ordered to report to a US prison next week to begin serving a four month sentence. The economic advisor was convicted last year on two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with an investigation into the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol. Sally Patterson has more. todayMarch 12, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Water Shortages in Gauteng Lead to Health Concerns, Freedom Front Plus Raises Alarms The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng raises concerns over water shortages affecting parts of the province, including Mogale City Municipality in the West Rand. The damaged power system of City Power has rendered Rand Water’s Eikenhof Pump Station non-operational. Some residents are reportedly experiencing gastrointestinal disorders due to the water crisis. Amanda de Lange from the FF Plus highlights the challenges faced by elderly individuals who lack transportation to access […] todayMarch 12, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend in Otjiwarongo After Argument In Otjiwarongo, a 40-year-old woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly stabbing her 38-year-old boyfriend in the Ombili informal settlement following an argument. According to Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, the victim survived the stabbing and was admitted to Otjiwarongo State Hospital in critical condition. Nawa mentioned that the victim was transported to the hospital with the knife still lodged in his right shoulder, […] todayMarch 12, 2024 2
