insert_link World China restricts exports of key material for electric vehicle batteries Foreign buyers of some types of Chinese graphite … a key ingredient for electric car batteries … now need a permit as Beijing tightens export controls to preserve national security. China is the world's largest producer of the graphite … which is a form of carbon … and America's biggest supplier. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link 2 Namibia Murder accused makes maiden court appearance at Keetmanshoop A 24-year-old woman who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing a 70-year-old man made her first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Juventa Fredericks, made her appearance before magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed her case to 05 January 2024 for further police investigation and for the accused to acquire legal representation. State representative, Marlon Adams, opposed the granting of bail, citing that police investigating are at […] todayDecember 1, 2023 7 2
insert_link South Africa The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa says the country’s water crisis shows the ANC is out of touch with reality The Freedom Front Plus party in South Africa says the water crisis in South Africa makes a mockery of the government’s mission statement about serving the people, and it shows how out of touch the ANC is with reality. According to the latest census, eleven million people in the country still do not have access to running water. FF Plus’, Adriaan de Bruyn, says the decay of water infrastructure and […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane says it has started the relocation of the Mamelodi residents affected by the floods in February last year The City of Tshwane says it has started the relocation of the Mamelodi residents affected by the floods in February last year. They have been living in the Nellmapius Community Hall since the disaster. Mayoral committee member for Human Settlements, Ofentse Madzebatela, says in total, more than 500 households will be relocated to Leeuwfontein Extension 27. He adds that the township is developable and near major roads. todayDecember 1, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Three appear in court over elephant tusks Three people appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court for allegedly being found in possession of controlled wildlife products. The accused Nyambe Calvin Matomola, John Mwelwa and Nziye Lusinyize were arrested on Friday and Monday and charged with being in possession of a total of 39 elephant tusks. Matomola’s case was postponed to 14 February 2024, while Mwelwa and Lusinyize’s case was postponed to 13 February 2024, both for further […] todayDecember 1, 2023 5
insert_link World Myanmar Military Losses Are Inspiring Resistance Attacks Hope is rising among opponents of Myanmar's military regime that this could be a turning point in the struggle against the country's army leaders. That's as the junta continues to lose ground following a surprise offensive that began a month ago. Patrick Fok reports. todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link World Blinken says Israel must protect civilians when fighting resumes US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned efforts must be made to prevent violence in Gaza from enveloping the region. The US' top diplomat met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday. This comes after a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was extended for a seventh day. Sally Patterson has more. todayDecember 1, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia A total 357 lives lost in crashes from January-November 2023 Statistics from the Namibian Police Force revealed that a total 357 people lost their lives in road accidents between the period of January and November this year, recording a reduction by 14.4 per cent from the same period last year. This is according to the NamPol Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, at the launch of the Khomas Region’s festive season road safety campaign. NamPol commenced with operations at the major road […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill The DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on Social Development’s dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill, despite acknowledgment of existing law gaps. ANC members cited a lack of public comment review, with the DA proposing a deferred vote to the new term. The party’s Bridget Masango says the ANC’s refusal perpetuates risks in unregulated micro-partial care homes. She says the DA cares for child protection and vows […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
