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 4
insert_link World Blinken holds meetings with officials in Middle East US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top officials in Israel and the West Bank, in his third visit to the region since October 7. This comes after a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was extended for a seventh day on Thursday. The United States says it supports Israel's right to defend itself, while also stressing civilians in Gaza should be protected. Sally Patterson has more. todayDecember 1, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Future Africa Namibia launches Namibia Renewable Energy Fellowship Future Africa Namibia launched the Namibia Renewable Energy Fellowship which is an eight-month program, where they take on participants to learn more about renewable energy. Nandi Nakambale the Executive Director of Future Africa Namibia. todayDecember 1, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa No injuries reported in an explosion of a tanker carrying diesel on the N3 freeway in Durban No-one was injured yesterday in an explosion of a tanker carrying diesel on the N3 freeway in Durban. The driver pulled over and fled when the vehicle caugt fire, and thick plumes of smoke billowed from the tanker before it exploded. One side of the dual carriageway was affected, but was re-opened a few hours later. Sindi KaNgidi Msimang of the Road Traffic Information Centre says the cause of the […] todayDecember 1, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Popular Democratic Movement weighs in on SWAPO’s dismissal of Fishrot-related bill The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life and are protected from bullying and discrimination. The DA’s Nico de Jager says the ANC, through its majority, rejected the motion in their desire to block accountability for the provincial government. Manuel Ngaringombe of the Popular Democratic party in Namibia provided his opinion on a motion tabled in Namibia's parliament which […] todayDecember 1, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Today marks World AIDS Day Today marks World AIDS Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about HIV. This day serves as a platform to express support for individuals living with HIV and to honor the memory of approximately 35 million people who have succumbed to HIV or AIDS-related illnesses. Local health practitioner Dr. Bernard Haufiku. todayDecember 1, 2023 35
insert_link World Pope warned Israel’s President not to “respond to terror with terror” Pope Francis warned Israel's President not to "respond to terror with terror" in a phone call about the conflict in Gaza last month. That's according to a report in the Washington Post newspaper. Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has the details. todayDecember 1, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia Leonardville in land servicing crisis Allocation of serviced erven is a great challenge in the town of Leonardville in the Omaheke Region, according to that village council's chairperson, Petra Witbooi, in an interview with this agency. Wibooi indicated that the demand for land has increased drastically over the years, with institutions like the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, Build Together programme and individuals applying for land in the village council recently. Furthermore, Witbooi said the […] todayDecember 1, 2023 6
insert_link World 2023 set to be the hottest year on record, says UN As leaders from nearly 200 countries gather in Dubai for climate talks, further evidence that humanity isn't doing enough to avert a climate catastrophe. The World Meteorological Organization says it's "virtually certain" that 2023 will be the hottest year ever - as the world heats up at an unprecedented pace. Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 1, 2023 2
