insert_link Namibia Authorities arrested two women on allegations of stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max Authorities arrested two women on allegations of stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max and deceiving a 34-year-old man in Windhoek's Shandumbala last Friday. Reportedly, the suspects requested to borrow the victim's phone but declined to return it. Furthermore, they proceeded to make unauthorized withdrawals totaling N$2,000 from the victim's bank account. According to the police, the victim was defrauded of a total sum of N$32,000. Investigations by the police are […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 36
insert_link South Africa United Democratic Movement has added its voice to calls for the resignation of SA’s Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande The United Democratic Movement in South Africa has added its voice to calls for the resignation of Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande following corruption allegations. Nzimande denied accusations from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, who released recordings suggesting he and NSFAS chairperson Ernest Khoza sought kickbacks. The non-profit alleges a one-million-rand payment to Nzimande’s South African Communist Party. UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says he is not surprised […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 12
insert_link World Taiwan plays down Chinese satellite launch’s possible influence on elections Taiwan's presidential office is playing down claims that China was trying to interfere in its elections this weekend by launching a space rocket carrying a satellite that flew over the island on Tuesday. Taiwan mistakenly sent an air-raid alert to mobile phones on the island when it detected the flight. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayJanuary 10, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia 45-year-old woman apprehended when discovered with an alleged stash of illicit fuel A 45-year-old woman was apprehended when discovered with an alleged stash of illicit fuel and unable to furnish evidence of purchase at Okatope village this past Saturday. She was found holding 45 containers of diesel - 25 liters each, one 20-liter diesel container, five 5-liter diesel containers, and an empty 20-liter container, amounting to a total value of N$25,307. The individual was scheduled to make an appearance at the Ondangwa […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 4
insert_link World No security clearance for first leg of Rahul Gandhi’s pan-India march yet Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's team says they are yet to get security clearance to begin a nationwide march next week.The march was slated to start from the northeastern region of Manipur. Rahul Gandhi plans to cover more than 6000 kilometers over 66 days spanning the breadth of the country from east to west ahead of elections later this year. But government officials say fresh violence in the riot-hit region […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa ActionSA rejects president Cyril Ramaphosa’s misleading claims on social grants ActionSA says it rejects the malicious and misleading claims by president Cyril Ramaphosa that social grants may be removed if the ANC loses power in the elections this year. Speaking in Mpumalanga on Monday, the president said if the ANC fails to attain the majority vote, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and social grants may be scrapped. ActionSA’s, Lerato Ngobeni, says this type of fearmongering is typical of the […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 11
insert_link World Appeal court hears case on whether Trump has immunity in election interference case Judges in Washington DC's appeals court have questioned arguments made by Donald Trump's lawyers that he is immune from prosecution. They've not yet made a ruling but even once they do, the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court, all while Trump campaigns for re-election. Caroline Malone reports. todayJanuary 10, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Congo Nationals Denied Bail in Katutura Court Over Alleged Cannabis Possession Two male suspects from Congo, allegedly caught in possession of cannabis, were denied bail during their initial court appearance at the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Bwanga Bonifus and Simba Gabriel faced charges for dealing in and possessing 18,610 grams of cannabis, valued at N$930,500. State Prosecutor Kasale Kasale opposed bail, citing ongoing early-stage investigations, the significant value of the drugs, and the likelihood of the suspects fleeing as reasons. todayJanuary 10, 2024 18
insert_link Interview Transcripts Brave Warriors’ Attire Criticized for Alleged Political Color Bias: Venaani Raises Concerns In a late-night conversation with Future Media News, McHenry Venaani shared his concerns regarding the colors displayed in the attire of the Namibian national football team, the Brave Warriors, at the AFCON soccer tournament. This discussion highlighted potential political undertones overshadowing the representation of Namibia through sports. Venaani, expressed unease about the soccer team's uniform, indicating that it seemed to exhibit more of the SWAPO party's colors than the inclusive […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 34
