insert_link Africa Tanzanian student taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead Isaac Lukando reports on the Tanzanian government who has confirmed the death of a student taken hostage in the Hamas attack on Israel. todayNovember 20, 2023 2
Namibia Unit 1 of the Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town is back online Unit 1 of the Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town is back online after almost a year. On Saturday night, Eskom confirmed that the unit had been successfully synchronised to the electricity grid. Its three steam generators needed to be replaced as part of Eskom's application for a licence to operate the nuclear plant for another 20 years. Koeberg was designed to be operated for only 40 years. Its […] todayNovember 20, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Divide over uranium mining at Stampriet Farmers are divided over the exploration of uranium in the Stampriet Aquifer, as some believe the process will contaminate underground water. The exploration, which is supposed to be carried out by Uranium One in the Aminuis and Leonardville area, has sparked mixed feelings among residents in the area. This was revealed during a parliament standing committee on natural resources' visit to deliberate on concerns on Friday in Leonardville, within the […] todayNovember 20, 2023 3
insert_link World Italian Prime Minister describes “fatigue” amongst Ukraine’s allies during prank phone call Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni admitted there's "a lot of fatigue" over the war in Ukraine in a prank phone call with two Russian comedians. Giles Gibson reports from Rome that Vovan and Lexus have previously tricked multiple western leaders and celebrities, including Elton John. todayNovember 2, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa SA’s Finance minister says the International Monetary Fund predicts a global growth slowdown SA's Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says the International Monetary Fund predicts a global growth slowdown. This affects South Africa due to its trade with China, declining commodity prices and potential higher United States interest rates. He attributes the weak medium-term outlook to power cuts, poor logistics sector performance, high inflation, rising borrowing costs and a challenging global environment. Delivering his medium-term budget policy statement in Parliament, Godongwana said gross domestic […] todayNovember 2, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Geingob inaugurates newly renovated Emergency Unit at Katutura Intermediate State Hospital President Hage Geingob inaugurated the newly renovated Emergency Unit at the Katutura Intermediate State Hospital, which is the biggest and busiest emergency unit in the country. Geingob said the refurbishment of the unit is part of the ministry’s comprehensive plan that has been approved by Cabinet to improve Namibia’s public health system. We spoke to ERWIN Tjipuka CEO of Standard Bank Namibia-who sponsored this venture alongside the Motor Vehicle Accident […] todayNovember 2, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Fifty-one vehicles stolen in Ohangwena over past 22 months ….. A total of 51 vehicles were reportedly stolen in the Ohangwena Region over the last 22 months. According to the Namibian Police Force Regional Commander, Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa this number comprises 22 vehicles stolen between January and October this year and 29 recorded as stolen between January and December 2022. She said the vehicles were mostly stolen from the Eenhana, Endola Engela, Oshikango, Ondobe, and Ohangwena areas. Further, Kashuupulwa revealed […] todayNovember 2, 2023 12
