insert_link World India says Canada did not take action against criminals as dispute continues India says that Canada did not take action against gang members that have been accused of being linked to Indian government agents in a murder of a Sikh separatist leader, despite New Delhi's requests. Tensions between Canada and India have soured over last year's killing, with both sides this week each kicking out six diplomats. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's foreign ministry, has reiterated India's position. todayOctober 18, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics China’s Q3 GDP hits weakest pace since early 2023 China's economy grew at the slowest pace since early 2023 in the three months to September, according to data released on Friday. The property sector remains a big challenge for Beijing as it tries to boost growth. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayOctober 18, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Eskom says it is aligning its executive execution capability and capacity In S.A, Eskom says it is aligning its executive execution capability and capacity, to focus its skilled people in the best structure where they can deliver value the fastest. CEO Dan Marokane has appointed the first four of seven new executives. They are Corporate Services, Portia Mngomezulu, Strategy and Sustainability, Nontokozo Hadebe, Group Capital, Roman Crookes, and Chief Information and Technology Officer, Len de Villiers. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, […] todayOctober 18, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Cabinet Approves Key Initiatives in Drought Relief, Water Management, and Economic Stability In a recent cabinet meeting, several key decisions were made to tackle pressing issues in Namibia. The Cabinet approved actions for drought relief, including a budget allocation and the enrollment of over 64,000 households. It emphasized the need to allocate 5% of the national budget for water management to meet Sustainable Development Goal 6. The Total Allowable Catch for rock lobster was set for the upcoming fishing season, and […] todayOctober 18, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Namibia Seeks Anti-Corruption Insights from Nigeria Anti-Corruption Commission Director General Paulus Noa has suggested a training partnership with Nigeria to enhance anti-corruption efforts. The proposal, initiated by Namibia's High Commissioner to Nigeria, aims to facilitate knowledge sharing on asset recovery and legal assistance. Noa emphasized the importance of collaboration in fighting transnational corruption, despite Nigeria's lower ranking in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index. todayOctober 18, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Announces Conclusion of Phala Phala Farm Fund Investigations South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says investigations into the funds uncovered at the Phala Phala farm in Limpopo have concluded, with independent bodies finding no wrongdoing on his part. In his reply to the National Assembly’s oral questions, he highlighted that the National Assembly decided not to pursue the independent panel's report for further inquiry. Ramaphosa expressed his full cooperation during the investigations and is confident in the upcoming […] todayOctober 18, 2024 15
insert_link Health / Medical In the U.S, Fight to limit abortion pill access back in play after new lawsuit filed A new battle is brewing in the fight over access to abortion pills in the U.S. Idaho, Kansas and Missouri have filed a request seeking to restrict access to the drug, after the Supreme Court tossed out a similar case earlier this year. It comes just ahead of the presidential election, where reproductive rights is a top issue for U.S voters. Here with additional details: Toni Waterman. todayOctober 18, 2024 15
insert_link Africa UN Envoy Suggests Dividing Western Sahara to Resolve Longstanding Conflict The U.N. envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, has proposed the potential division of the territory between Morocco and the Polisario Front as a solution to the nearly 50-year-old conflict, says Reuters. The dispute, dating back to 1975, involves Morocco's claim over Western Sahara and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front's push for an independent state. todayOctober 18, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa S.A Police Pursue Additional Suspects in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting Case The S.A Police ministry has confirmed that police are actively pursuing additional suspects connected to the mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape where 18 people were murdered. Four suspects have been arrested so far. One suspect is still on the run, and the weapons used in the mass shooting have not been found. Briefing the media, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola emphasised the need to address rising violence […] todayOctober 18, 2024 8