insert_link Namibia City Implements Borehole Water Restrictions to Safeguard Water Security The City of Windhoek has introduced measures limiting industries' use of borehole water to 20% of their total water consumption. This initiative, designed to enhance water security and sustainability, stems from insights gained during the harsh drought of 2015/2016. Lydia Amutenya, spokesperson for the City, provides further details on this decision. todayApril 23, 2024 28
insert_link World U.S and Philippines hold military drills in face of China fury The United States and the Philippines have launched their most expansive and expensive joint military drills in years — a major show of allied force around the South China Sea. The weeks-long combat exercises, featuring 16,000 military personnel, have caused alarm and anger in Beijing, but the Philippine army insists these trainings are not directed at a particular country. Benji Hyer reports. todayApril 23, 2024 59
insert_link Namibia And Finally….Warrant Officer Joel Hamukoto helped a woman deliver a baby near Mpungu village Warrant Officer Joel Hamukoto from the Namibia Police Force in the Kavango West Region played a crucial role on Sunday morning as he helped a woman deliver a baby near Mpungu village. NamPol Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident in Monday's crime report, detailing how Hamukoto, en route from Namasira Police Checkpoint, encountered the woman in labor along the road. Despite being on his way to fetch water for […] todayApril 23, 2024 7
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 27
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 28
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 24
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 22
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 38
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 12