insert_link World Hong Kong democracy activist skips bail by moving to Canada A Hong Kong democracy activist says she's skipped bail and moved to Canada. Agnes Chow was arrested in 2020 for allegedly colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 4, 2023 8
insert_link World Japan’s troubled space agency eyes Mars voyage delays Japan is considering postponing a landmark project to retrieve the world's first Martian moon surface samples. The Mars voyage is due for 2024, but may be delayed by two years due to ongoing troubles with Japan’s new H3 rocket. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayDecember 4, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa The South African Association of Freight Forwarders says Transnet’s 47-billion-rand support package is important The South African Association of Freight Forwarders has welcomed the National Treasury’s 47-billion-rand support package to Transnet to meet its debt obligations and support its recovery plan. Transnet has been facing a port and rail network crisis in the last few months, with backlogs in Durban and Richards Bay ports. The association’s, Juanita Maree, says the bailout may indeed activate the recovery of Transnet and in due course aid the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 15
insert_link Namibia Man allegedly rapes minor at Tses A 29-year-old man is expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at Tses. Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango in a crime incident report on Sunday indicated that the alleged rape incident happened on Friday between 10pm and midnight at the Aukamp residential area at the village. It is alleged that the suspect lured the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa The South African Communist Party says the reconfiguration of the alliance must include active participation in the manifesto The South African Communist Party’s central committee says it continues to have engagements on the reconfiguration of the alliance at all levels as the strategy for next year’s national and provincial elections. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says the reconfiguration must include active alliance participation in the manifesto consultation and drafting processes, to ensure that the interests and aims of the working class find profound expression. He adds that the reconfiguration […] todayDecember 4, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto region holds Health Day Councillor Vilho Nuunyango from Oniipa constituency in the Oshikoto region has encouraged the inhabitants of the region to take part in health activities, such as screenings to prevent diseases and falling ill. Nuunyango was speaking at a health day organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the region, as part of the commemoration of World AIDS Day. He adds that primary prevention care concentrates on promoting health, […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link World Pentagon says US warship and commercial ships attacked in Red Sea The Pentagon is investigating reports that a US warship and some commercial vessels came under attack in the Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi rebels said they attacked two Israeli ships off the Yemeni coast over the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. ENG THE PENTAGON todayDecember 4, 2023 8
insert_link World US employment will be in the spotlight this week US employment will be in the spotlight this week, with several key jobs reports due out. Analysts are digesting news from last week that the Federal Reserve's favoured measure of inflation fell again in October. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayDecember 4, 2023 27
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s president urged to fulfill his promise to evacuate seven South African families in Israel The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Coalition South Africa urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to fulfill his promise to evacuate seven South African families trapped in the Gaza Strip. BDS SA claims it has been more than six weeks since Ramaphosa made the commitment. The coalition notes most foreign nationals have been evacuated by their governments, except the South Africans. They call for urgent government intervention to ensure the immediate release of […] todayDecember 4, 2023 3