insert_link Namibia Cabinet Approves Small Claims Court to Ease Legal Congestion The Cabinet has approved the urgent establishment of a small claims court to alleviate congestion in Namibia's legal system, led by the Ministry of Justice. According to The Brief, this court will handle minor civil disputes, allowing higher courts to focus on complex cases. The government is also prioritizing a program to address the backlog of deceased estates and implementing measures to protect the public from legal professional abuse, improve […] todayOctober 4, 2024 9
insert_link World World Health Organisation says 28 health workers have been killed in Lebanon The World Health Organisation says 28 health workers have been killed in Lebanon in the past 24 hours. More than one-thousand people in Lebanon have been killed and about one-million residents displaced since Israel escalated its war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. WHO’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says plans to deliver a large shipment of trauma and medical supplies to Lebanon today won’t be possible, due to flight […] todayOctober 4, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing Underway to Identify Variant Ghana's health service has confirmed its first case of mpox in 2024, though the specific variant has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting tests to determine if the strain is clade Ib, a variant that has sparked international concern due to its rapid spread and limited available information. A health official told Reuters that this particular variant is being closely watched as its behavior remains largely unknown. Ghana […] todayOctober 4, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Container ships queue outside striking US ports Queues of container ships are building up outside US ports on Thursday as workers enter their third day of strikes. The International Longshoremen's Association told its members to stop working over pay and automation concerns. There are concerns the strikes could prompt shortages and impact the economy. Reporting from New York is Sally Patterson . todayOctober 4, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has restored six of eight rail corridors in Durban after extensive vandalism The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has restored six of eight rail corridors in Durban after extensive vandalism during the Covid-19 period. PRASA’s Zipho Mlambo says the new trains are replacing older models, highlighting revamped stations, state-of-the-art technology, and improved safety features. She says the special trains will transport soccer fans to Saturday’s MTN 8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium: todayOctober 4, 2024 23
insert_link World UN Security Council pledge their support for Secretary General Antonio Guterres United Nations Security Council members have all committed their full support to Secretary General Antonio Guterres. This after the Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz deemed the UN chief "persona non grata" following his statement on the Iran missile attack on Israel. Jody Jacobs is there for us and now reports: todayOctober 4, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics 4 October 2024 Morning Biz News: Cash Still King in Namibia, AgriSA Optimistic, and Oil Prices Surge Amid Tensions Bank of Namibia: Cash Remains Vital in Financial System The Bank of Namibia has emphasized the enduring significance of cash in the financial landscape, with over N$5.2 billion in circulation for 2023. Despite the growing prevalence of digital payments, cash continues to play an essential role in everyday transactions such as groceries and transportation. AgriSA Optimistic Amid Challenges AgriSA remains hopeful about the agricultural sector's potential to adapt and drive […] todayOctober 4, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Over 200 Passengers Affected as Boat Capsizes in Lake Kivu, DRC A tragic boat accident occurred on Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, with a vessel carrying 278 passengers capsizing and sinking. Duetche Welle reports that the South Kivu Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi reported that 78 people have been confirmed dead so far, as quoted by both Reuters and the Associated Press. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but the full extent of the disaster remains unclear. Purusi indicated […] todayOctober 4, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa ActionSA calls for arrest of Justice and Constitutional Development minister over the VBS Mutual Bank scandal ActionSA is calling for the arrest of Justice and Constitutional Development minister Thembi Simelane over the VBS Mutual Bank scandal. The party filed criminal charges against Simelane this week, alleging she violated the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act and committed forgery. This is in regards to a 575-thousand-600-rand loan from Gundo Wealth Solutions, allegedly used to buy a coffee shop. ActionSA’s Malebo Kobe claims documents were forged to […] todayOctober 4, 2024 11