insert_link South Africa The ANC has declared robust action against its members engaging in activities of other political parties The ANC has declared robust action against its members engaging in activities of other political parties. It intends removing members from the register if they are associated with parties contesting against the ANC. Public representatives involved in dual-party actions would face immediate suspension, with matters referred to the provincial disciplinary committee. At a news conference, the ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo called for unity and support for president Cyril Ramaphosa […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob Heads to the U.S. for Specialized Medical Treatment President Hage Geingob departed for the United States of America to undergo specialized medical treatment for a duration of seven days. A press release from the Office of the President, revealed that following his public disclosure on February 19, 2024, regarding the detection of cancerous cells, Geingob accepted a medical offer from leading scientists and medical professionals in Los Angeles, California. Activist Rosa Namises. todayJanuary 25, 2024 20
insert_link World Trump wins New Hampshire primary Former US president Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, scoring a second major victory after last week's big win in Iowa. Nikki Haley has vowed to continue her fight to become the Republican party nominee despite not managing to clinch victory in the northeastern state. Kate Fisher reports from Manchester, New Hampshire. todayJanuary 24, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia PDM President Urges Ministry to Modernize Maize Production for Food Security McHenry Venaani, the president of the Popular Democratic Movement, has called upon the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to embrace modernization in maize production to achieve self-sufficiency. In a recent media statement, Venaani highlighted the alarming fact that Namibia imported around 82,000 tonnes of maize in 2023 alone. Expressing concern over the projected 42% harvest for 2023/24, leaving a substantial 60% gap in white maize needs, Venaani stressed […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Cape Winelands District Municipality says the fire line continues to burn out of control The Cape Winelands District Municipality says the fire line continues to burn out of control in the more inaccessible areas of the mountains above Kluitjieskraal outside Wolseley. Firefighters have been battling the fire since Monday afternoon, with about 40 structures lost. The municipality’s spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto, says the area causing the most concern at present is the fire line, fuelled by the aged pine plantation, and strong winds, which is […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. A man, identified as Mr X, voluntarily testified in-camera at the Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso building fire hearings yesterday that he started the fire that claimed the lives of 76 people last year. He told the inquiry that he started the fire on the ground floor of the building, after attempting to […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 11
insert_link World South Korea Says North Fired Volley of Missiles into Yellow Sea South Korea's military says North Korea fired a volley of cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea, heightening tensions in the region. Leader Kim Jong Un says he plans to boost the country's nuclear strike capabilities. Patrick Fok reports. todayJanuary 24, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Tragic Drowning Incident Unfolds at Swakoppoort Dam near Okahandja In a somber event on Tuesday afternoon, an adult male reportedly drowned in the Swakoppoort Dam, located just 35 km west of Okahandja. According to Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the Namibian Police Force community affairs commander in the Otjozondjupa Region, the incident occurred around 5pm. The victim, who was alone on a foam boat, fell into the dam, leading to the tragic event. beha revealed in a media statement on Wednesday […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 6
insert_link World Bank of Japan confident on reaching inflation goal The Bank of Japan says it is optimistic the conditions will become right to tweak ultra loose monetary policy in the future. It held off any policy adjustments at its first policy meeting of the year on Tuesday, saying its waiting to sustainably hit its 2-percent inflation target. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJanuary 24, 2024 16