insert_link South Africa SA’s Social Development minister says shelters for victims of gender-based violence have been central in providing care SA's Social Development minister, Lindiwe Zulu says shelters for victims of gender-based violence and crime have been central in providing care, safety, support, and healing. The department has allocated more than 211-million-rand for a period of four years towards 134 shelters rendering victim support services across the country. The department’s spokesperson, Lumka Oliphant, says the minister has appealed to the private sector to assist in supporting the work that is […] todayNovember 23, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Governors from all 14 regions of the country convened at Gobabis Governors from all 14 regions of the country convened at Gobabis in the Omaheke Region for the third strategic session and Annual Governors’ Retreat. Officially opening the meeting, chairperson of the regional governor’s forum and Governor of Khomas Region, Laura McLeod Katjirua indicated that the annual gathering is aimed at brainstorming opportunities and challenges governors face in service delivery and executing their mandate. Katjirua said the meeting creates a platform […] todayNovember 23, 2023 8
insert_link World Biden and Xi agree on curbing fentanyl U.S President Joe Biden says counternarcotics cooperation between the U.S and China was a top deliverable out of the talks with President Xi Jinping. Speaking on Tuesday, Biden says this is an important step to curb the flow of fentanyl into the country. Biden and Xi met during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit last week. Jody Jacobs reports. todayNovember 22, 2023 13
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa has accused SA president and Public Enterprises minister of failed leadership The DA in South Africa has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan of failed leadership concerning the challenges faced by Transnet Port Terminals. DA national spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, says both leaders have neglected their constitutional obligations to safeguard the economy during the worst crisis in decades for trade and export ports. Gondwe calls for Ramaphosa and Gordhan to take the lead in engaging […] todayNovember 22, 2023 6
insert_link Business / Economics Standoff continues at OpenAI More than 700 members of staff at OpenAI - almost the entire workforce - have now signed a letter calling for the company's board to bring back ousted CEO Sam Altman. The employees say the board is incapable of overseeing AI and should resign. Microsoft has already given Altman a job heading up a new AI department. Our US correspondent Nick Harper reports. todayNovember 22, 2023 10
insert_link South Africa Middelburg Magistrates Court in South Africa has struck off the roll the case against former Eskom CEO The Middelburg Magistrates Court in South Africa has struck off the roll the case against former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko. Koko and his co-accused, including his wife and two stepdaughters, faced charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering linked to contracts worth millions of rands for work at the Kusile Power Station. These contracts were allegedly awarded to companies associated with Koko’s friends and family. Outside the court, Koko asserted […] todayNovember 22, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Labour ministry has launched the updated Social Accounting Matrix The Ministry of Labour Industrial Relations and Employment Creation has launched the updated Social Accounting Matrix. This innovative tool aims to stimulate job creation in Namibia by transitioning from traditional economic systems to a more advanced structure. Jeremia Namalenga the Ministry's spokesperson. todayNovember 22, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Mboma receives approval from World Athletics to resume competing. Christine Mboma, has received approval from World Athletics to resume competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter events. This follows the completion of treatment to lower her testosterone levels to the legal limit of 2.5. Christine's coach- Henk Botha. todayNovember 22, 2023 26
insert_link Business / Economics Musk sues nonprofit over antisemitic accusation Elon Musk has sued Media Matters for America accusing the nonprofit of trying to drive advertisers from the social media platform X. This comes after the advocacy group accused the site formerly known as Twitter of posting adverts alongside antisemitic content. Musk was recently accused of antisemitism after seemingly endorsing a post that accused Jewish communities of advocating for hatred against white people. Musk denies this saying he was only […] todayNovember 22, 2023 8
