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Knowledge Ipinge Defends Move to SWAPO, As Political Analyst Weighs In

Former Affirmative Repositioning activist Knowledge Ipinge, who officially joined the South West Africa People’s Organization on Saturday, clarified that he never became a member of AR following its shift to a political party. Ipinge explained that his decision to rejoin SWAPO was largely influenced by the leadership of the party’s vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, whose values he praised as pragmatic, rooted in integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity. Political Analyst Ndumba […]

23 September, 2024

World

Landslides and flooding kill six in central Japan

Rescue efforts are underway in Japan’s Noto region after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding at the weekend. At least six people are dead and 10 unaccounted for. As Chris Gilbert reports.

23 September, 2024

Namibia

Katutura Central Constituency Councillor Responds to Criticism

In a recent statement, Katutura Central Constituency councillor Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo addressed concerns raised by community member Shaun Gariseb regarding his approach to constituency matters. Katjaimo clarified that Gariseb's comments stem from a misunderstanding of his office's responsibilities. Firstly, Katjaimo emphasized that he has written thousands of letters similar to Gariseb’s during one-on-one consultations with community members. "I used my office letterhead because these letters pertain to my official […]

23 September, 2024

Africa

Kenya to Deploy 600 More Police Officers to Haiti to Combat Gang Violence

Kenya has pledged to send an additional 600 police officers to Haiti, bringing its total contingent to 1,000. The move is part of efforts to assist the country in fighting gangs controlling much of Port-au-Prince and nearby areas. BBC reports that Kenya's President William Ruto, during a visit to Haiti, expressed support for transforming the Kenya-led security mission into a full United Nations peacekeeping operation. Several other nations have collectively […]

23 September, 2024

World

Quad prepare to tackle China tensions

US-China tensions will be in focus this weekend when US President Joseph Biden holds a meeting with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan. The Quad Summit will look at ways to counter security in the Indo-Pacific amid increased Chinese assertiveness. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

23 September, 2024

South Africa

South Africa’s Free State Department Confirms Passenger Death Due to Hypothermia on N3 Toll Route

The Free State Department of Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements in S.A reported the death of a passenger on the N3 Toll Route. The department’s spokesperson, Zimasa Mbewu, says the passenger passed away yesterday as a result of hypothermia while travelling from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal. Mbewu says rescue operations after heavy snow began in earnest early this morning:

23 September, 2024

South Africa

UDM Warns Against 46% Electricity Price Hike, Citing Unbearable Burden on Consumers

To South Africa, where the UDM says the looming 46-percent electricity price hike developments raise serious concerns regarding the potential impact on consumers and the broader economy. The party's deputy president, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, says the mismanagement of Eskom should not be passed on to consumers, who should not bear the eight-billion-rand resulting cost. He says a proposed 46-percent hike would place an unbearable burden on consumers, already grappling with the […]

23 September, 2024

Business / Economics

23rd September Morning Biz News: Otjikoto Biomass Boosts Oshikoto Economy, Sasol & Eskom Explore LNG, and Global Markets Steady

Otjikoto Biomass Power Station to Inject Millions into Oshikoto Region Namibia Power Corporation's 40MW Otjikoto Biomass Power Station is set to provide a major economic boost to the Oshikoto region. The project is expected to inject between N$200 million and N$245 million annually, as local farmers and contractors supply wood chips to fuel the plant, reports The Brief. This investment not only strengthens the region’s economy but also supports […]

23 September, 2024

Africa

UN Chief Urges Immediate Halt to Assault on Sudan’s al-Fashir by RSF

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "gravely alarmed" by reports of a large-scale attack on the Sudanese city of al-Fashir by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces says Reuters. A U.N. spokesperson stated on Saturday that Guterres has called on the RSF leader to immediately stop the assault. The Secretary-General warned that any further escalation could spread the conflict across Sudan's western Darfur region

23 September, 2024