insert_link South Africa Congress of South African Trade Unions urges workers to participate in a National Day of Action The Congress of South African Trade Unions urges workers to participate in a National Day of Action today, protesting against economic hardships, unemployment, and inequality. The strike coincides with the World Day of Decent Work. General secretary Solly Phetoe says the federation is demanding an end to retrenchments and action against corruption, high living costs, and gender-based violence: todayOctober 7, 2024 10
insert_link World Maldives Prez in India amid debt default concerns A financial bailout could be at the top of Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu's agenda on his 5-day trip to India. He's expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns about Male defaulting on its sovereign debt - a possibility Muizzu has denied. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. todayOctober 7, 2024 17
insert_link World Chinese embassy says citizens killed in ‘terrorist attack’ in Pakistan Two Chinese nationals have been killed and at least ten people injured after an explosion near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan. The Chinese embassy in Pakistan described it as a "terrorist attack". Laura Westbrook reports. todayOctober 7, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa 43-year-old drug mule from Paraguay was arrested at South Africa’s OR Tambo International Airport A 43-year-old drug mule from Paraguay was arrested at South Africa's OR Tambo International Airport yesterday. The man is the third to be arrested at the airport in the past week after police had apprehended two Dutch travellers who were found to be trafficking 80 kilograms of Khat. Police spokesperson, Amanda van Wyk, says this brings the total number of alleged drug mules arrested in recent weeks at the airport […] todayOctober 7, 2024 17
insert_link Uncategorized Imms Nashinge Discusses IPC Activities and Community Engagement Imms Nashinge provided an update on the ongoing activities of the Independent Patriots for Change party as they prepare for the upcoming elections. Since launching their campaign on March 21, 2022, the IPC has maintained a robust presence across various regions in Namibia, including Ohangwena, Zambezi, and Kavango. Nashinge highlighted the establishment of new branches and the recruitment of approximately 330 new members in Ohangwena and 320 in Khomas. […] todayOctober 7, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa DA Demands Transparency from President Ramaphosa on VBS-Linked Loan to Justice Minister Thembi Simelane In S.A, the DA is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to come clean on what he knew about the VBS-linked loan Justice minister Thembi Simelane received. Reports alleged that Ramphosa was informed about the dubious transaction before Simelane’s original appointment to Cabinet in 2021. The president has asked for time and space to review a detailed report from the minister on the loan. The DA’s, Glynnis Breytenbach, says Simelane’s failure […] todayOctober 7, 2024 10
insert_link World UN says Lebanon’s shelters are full as fighting continues The United Nations says almost all its shelters in Lebanon are full as people continue to flee their homes amidst increasing Israeli military strikes. Meanwhile, the world body is also painting a distressing picture in Gaza where at least six schools and one orphanage serving as shelters were hit in the last four days. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN Headquarters in New York. todayOctober 7, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Access Bank Namibia Limited Receives Provisional License from Bank of Namibia The Bank of Namibia has issued a provisional license to Access Bank Namibia Limited, allowing the bank to start preparations for its banking operations in the country. Kazembire Zemburuka, the BoN Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, confirmed that this authorization, granted under Section 12(5) of the Banking Institutions Act, 2023, took effect on 4 October 2024 and is valid for six months. During this period, the bank is […] todayOctober 7, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics US dock strike temporarily called off Dock workers in the United States are back at work after their union reached a tentative agreement over wages. Strikes this week have brought ship traffic in east coast harbours to a standstill - with fears mounting over the impact the industrial action could have on the US economy. Sally Patterson reports for us from New York. todayOctober 7, 2024 17