Explosions Rock Nigeria’s Oyo State: Two Dead, Dozens Injured

Explosions Rock Nigeria’s Oyo State: Two Dead, Dozens Injured

Nigeria's Oyo state faced a tragic incident as explosions originating from stored explosives in a private residence resulted in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries, according to the state governor on Wednesday. Witnessed by Reuters, the aftermath included collapsed houses and damaged cars, causing panic among residents. The blast occurred on Tuesday, prompting emergency services and security officials to initiate a search and rescue operation in Ibadan, Oyo state's […]

January 18, 2024 6

South Africa

Stage 3 load-shedding implemented by Eskom despite the return of generation capacity

Eskom says stage 3 load-shedding was in effect from yesterday afternoon until 5 AM this morning, despite the return of three-thousand-200 megawatts of generating capacity. It attributes the decision to necessary planned maintenance, and setbacks. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena urges the public to use electricity efficiently to alleviate system pressure.

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Namibia

Namibians increasingly looking for accountable leaders

Palestinian-Americans chanted "No Ceasefire, No vote" and "In November we remember" at at the largest rally in US history for Palestinian rights held in Washington. Its spokeperson said President Joseph Biden should not expect of them to vote for him in this year's elections unless he stands against the Israeli onslaught on Gazans. Social Activist Rinaani Musutua weighs in on the Namibian perspective.

January 18, 2024 6

Namibia

Government Extends N$1.3 Billion Lifeline to Namcor in Financial Rescue Deal

The government has approved a financial rescue plan by allocating N$1.3 billion to assist the financially strained National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia as a short-term solution. Namcor, the national oil parastatal, reported a loss of N$700 million in the previous fiscal year. Despite the Cabinet initially rejecting a bailout proposal in October, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Iipumbu Shiimi, in a letter dated November 29, 2023, addressed to Namcor […]

January 18, 2024 15

Namibia

Urban Areas Severely Affected by Ongoing Drought, Says Oshana Region Governor

Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari highlighted on Monday that the persistent drought situation has not only taken a toll on farmers and rural communities but has significantly impacted urban areas as well. Speaking at the food parcel handover ceremony by the Oshana Regional Council to three local authorities, Irimari expressed concern over the challenges faced by many families in accessing sufficient food and basic necessities, leading to heightened vulnerability and […]

January 17, 2024 28

World

US condemns Iran strikes in Iraq

The United States has condemned Iran for missile strikes in northern Iraq, calling them "reckless and imprecise." Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday struck what they claimed were Israeli "spy headquarters" in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region. Four civilians were killed. Benji Hyer reports.

January 17, 2024 16

South Africa

SA’s Independent Electoral Commission has allocated ANC with largest funds

SA's Independent Electoral Commission has allocated five-million-rand to political parties represented in Parliament, with the ANC being the biggest party receiving the largest share. This is in line with regulations governing the multi-party democracy fund. The IEC told News24 that the money will be allocated to each party under the formula of proportional share which is 67-percent and equitable share which is 33-percent. It says the formula of proportional share […]

January 17, 2024 14

World

WHO: Number of adult tobacco users worldwide has decreased

The World Health Organisation has announced that the total number of adult tobacco users worldwide has decreased. In releasing its latest Global tobacco trends report the organisation says the fastest decreases in tobacco use is happening in the lower middle-income countries while the highest prevalence of tobacco users is in the South-East Asian region. The WHO's Dr Rüdiger Krech has urged countries to continue putting in place tobacco control policies […]

January 17, 2024 19

Namibia

Urgent Action Needed to Address Alarming Cases of Domestic Violence and Elderly Abuse in Zambezi Region

During public hearings on sexual, gender-based violence, and femicide at Katima Mulilo, State Prosecutor Bruna Mukoya highlighted the pressing need for immediate attention to numerous cases of domestic violence and elderly abuse in the Zambezi Region. Mukoya expressed concern over undeserving verdicts in some domestic violence cases due to resource shortages and inadequate investigations, leading to their dismissal. Mukoya emphasized the lack of victim-friendly facilities to shelter and protect these […]

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