insert_link South Africa Floyd Brink’s leave to appeal the judgment on his appointment as Joburg city manager is dismissed Former Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s bid to appeal the Gauteng High Court’s ruling, declaring his appointment unconstitutional, has been dismissed. The DA contested Brink’s appointment, filing an urgent application for review. Acting High Court Judge Steven Budlender recently deemed the appointment procedurally flawed, unlawful, and invalid. The city, however, alleges nefarious political interferences behind Brink’s removal. In addition, the city states that the consistent political onslaught and attempts to […] todayNovember 28, 2023 3
insert_link Business / Economics Technical Advisory Committee carries out public consultations in relation to the Fima legislation Appointed by the Minister of Finance Ipumbu Shiimi, the Technical Advisory Committee is carrying out public consultations in relation to the Fima legislation. Its objectives include consolidation and harmonisation the laws regulating financial institutions, financial intermediaries, and financial markets in Namibia and to provide for incidental matters. Chairperson of the Comittee Dr Manfred Zamuee. todayNovember 28, 2023 4
insert_link Business / Economics U.S. retail sales expected to exceed last year’s numbers during Cyber Monday U.S. consumers are poised for another day of record online shopping on Cyber Monday; when retailers traditionally offer big discounts. That is off the back of a surge in deals from Black Friday, just before the weekend. Our U.S correspondent Caroline Malone reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa Suspect charged over shooting of Palestinian students in US A man has appeared in court following the shooting of three Palestinian college students in the US state of Vermont. Suspect Jason J. Eaton was arrested on Saturday and his apartment was searched. He's been charged with three counts of second-degree attempted murder, and is being held without bail. Eaton has pleaded not guilty. Sally Patterson has more. todayNovember 28, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa SA’s Dlamini-Zuma urges men to take a stand for the safety of women and girls across the African continent SA's Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, urges men to take a stand for the safety of women and girls across the African continent. Speaking at the third Africa Union Men’s Conference on Positive Masculinity in Pretoria, Dlamini-Zuma emphasises the need for men to raise their voices, fostering awareness against gender-based violence and femicide. The two-day conference, she notes, will delve into social […] todayNovember 28, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Over 90 traffic summons issued during festive period in Oshikoto region alone A total of 93 traffic summons were issued to drivers for violating traffic rules and regulations during the ongoing festive season operation period in the Oshikoto Region. According to the crime update issued on Monday by Oshikoto Namibian Police Force’s Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels, the police have recorded a number of crimes of concern during the season operation period from 17 to 27 November. He further reported that the vehicle […] todayNovember 28, 2023
insert_link Namibia /Karas and Hardap report male suicides A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Rehoboth in the Hardap Region on Saturday. According to the crime report, Adriano Beukes hanged himself around 11pm in the Block D residential area. The body was found hanging from the roof of the storeroom by his younger brother. No suicide note was found. No foul play is suspected the crime report indicated. The police reported another suicide at Keetmanshoop, where a 39-year-old […] todayNovember 27, 2023
insert_link World Biden proposes extension to Gaza humanitarian pause US President Joe Biden says he's hopeful that the current pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas could be extended. The President spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday after Hamas released another 17 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinians detained by the Israelis. Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports. todayNovember 27, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa SA’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC government is bringing about real transformation ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is bringing about real transformation in giving access to clean running water to people across the country. He unveiled the Bhekindodo Water Scheme in Jozini’s ward ten in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, as part of the ANC’s election campaign. Ramaphosa has assured Jozini residents that the water roll-out project, benefitting 484 households, will see them accessing clean water. todayNovember 27, 2023 7
