insert_link South Africa AfriForum Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Address South Africa’s Crime Crisis Amid Detective Shortage AfriForum urges the South African Police Service to collaborate closely with neighbourhood watches and other security agencies to combat rising crime. The call follows revelations of a severe shortage of eight-thousand-500 detectives and a backlog of unsolved cases. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says recent figures reveal that over 80-thousand murder and 61-thousand rape cases have been closed without resolution due to insufficient manpower and inadequate resources: todayAugust 13, 2024 17
insert_link World Rape and murder of Indian medic sparks widespread doctors’ strike The rape and murder of a medic has triggered a pan-India strike by doctors. All non-emergency services at government hospitals in more than ten states have been halted, hitting medical care for millions. Doctors say they want the government to ensure their security on hospital premises and a swift trial for the victim. One suspect has been arrested. He worked as a civic defence volunteer and had uninterrupted access to […] todayAugust 13, 2024 13
insert_link World In Japan, Storm Maria weakens to a depression Tropical Storm Maria that lashed parts of Japan with historic levels of rain has been downgraded to a depression. But officials warn that heavy rains and flood risks could linger. Here's our East Asia correspondent William Denselow. todayAugust 13, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Police Probe Deaths of Four Students from Suspected Poisoning in South Africa In S.A, Gauteng police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of three siblings from Evaton Primary School in Sebokeng and a grade eight pupil from Tsakane Secondary School in Ekurhuleni on Monday. The Gauteng Education Department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says the three siblings, who were in grades three, four, and five, died from suspected food poisoning. Mabona says at the Tsakane Secondary School, two learners allegedly ingested rat poison: […] todayAugust 13, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Government’s Standing Committee Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Public Administration Natangwe Paulus Ithete, chairperson of the Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, stressed the critical role of public administration in Namibia at a workshop in Swakopmund. The five-day event aims to address public service efficiency and governance issues highlighted in the 2024 Namibia Review Report. Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope echoed the importance of transparency and accountability, emphasizing the workshop's potential to influence the future of public service delivery. todayAugust 13, 2024 11
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Exploring Namibia’s Unemployment Grant Proposal: An Interview with Benjamin Schernick In a recent discussion, Benjamin Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, shared his insights on the proposed unemployment grant. Schernick expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the grant, noting that it is neither a novel idea nor particularly effective. "Firstly, this is nothing new," Schernick remarked. "Many countries already have unemployment grants, which are complex systems often criticized for their criteria and effectiveness. When recipients […] todayAugust 13, 2024 15
insert_link World Trump-Musk interview hit by technical glitches Technical problems hit Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on the social media platform X, with the entrepreneur blaming a "massive" cyber attack for the problems.The former president spoke about his assassination attempt, immigration, the war in Ukraine, and called his rival Kamala Harris a "third rate phony candidate". Corresponding for us is Nick Harper from Washington. todayAugust 13, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Justice Ministry Advocates for Guardian Fund Autonomy The Justice ministry is advocating for the Guardian Fund, valued at over N$2 billion, to become an autonomous entity. Acting Chief Public Relations Officer Edmund //Khoaseb stated that the Fund, currently managed as a department within the Ministry, needs restructuring to enhance its management and efficiency. todayAugust 13, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South Africa Confirms 44th SADC Summit Will Proceed in Zimbabwe Amid Human Rights Concerns South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation states South Africa cannot move the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe. This comes as calls for action mount against Zimbabwe’s crackdown on opposition and civil society. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch demand the release of those arrested. Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri emphasised the need for dialogue to address unrest ahead of the summit: todayAugust 13, 2024 13
