insert_link Namibia City Issues Warning For Road Users During Funeral Procession Windhoek residents were informed of a street procession by the City of Windhoek Fire Brigade starting this morning in honor of the late firefighter Methusalah Simataa Khama, who tragically passed away while on duty on July 7. The procession will start from the Fire Brigade Headquarters, proceed to the City of Windhoek Head Office via Independence Avenue, and return. The City's Lydia Amutenya. todayJuly 11, 2024 59
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Culpable Homicide Charges Against Qedani Mahlangu and Makgabo Manemela In S.A, The DA in Gauteng is calling for former Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and mental health director Makgabo Manemela to face culpable homicide charges. This comes after the High Court in Pretoria found that the negligent conduct of the two caused the death of some of the 141 victims of the Life Esidimeni tragedy in 2016. The mental health patients were transferred to ill-prepared nongovernmental organisations from Life Esidimeni. […] todayJuly 11, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force and Roads Authority Sign MoU for Enhanced Collaboration The Namibian Police Force and the Roads Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance training exchange, capacity building, and system integration. Inspector-General of NamPol, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, emphasized that the agreement signifies a strategic alignment of resources and expertise, aiming to work collaboratively towards a safer Namibia. The MoU will foster continuous learning and professional development for personnel, ensuring they are well-equipped to tackle evolving challenges in law enforcement […] todayJuly 11, 2024 15
insert_link Uncategorized NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine For the first time, NATO has accused China of supplying Russia's attacks on Ukraine and expressed concerns over Beijing's nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space. The alliance has never officially mentioned China as a concern until 2019, but the latest statement marks clear that China is becoming a focus of the military alliance. Laura Westbrook has more. todayJuly 11, 2024 6
insert_link Africa Fuel Shortages in Mali Halt Aircraft Refueling Mali's capital, Bamako, is currently unable to refuel commercial aircraft due to fuel shortages, and airlines are being asked to refuel elsewhere until next week. Reuters has it that the transport ministry announced that increased flight operations have depleted fuel stocks. Ministry spokesman Ould Mamouni advised airlines to consider obtaining fuel supplies in neighboring countries before flying to Mali. todayJuly 11, 2024 8
insert_link World US President Joe Biden Clings on to Democratic Support US President Joe Biden is clinging on to his political future despite intense pressure not to run for re-election, even as Democrats consider calls for him to bow out. One Democratic Senator has suggested Donald Trump might be on track to claim the presidency "in a landslide", and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has hardly given him a ringing endorsement. Mitch McCann reports: todayJuly 11, 2024 16
insert_link Uncategorized Western Cape government on high alert as the South African Weather Service has upgraded the weather warning for today The Western Cape government says disaster teams are on high alert as the South African Weather Service has upgraded the weather warning for today to level eight for disruptive rainfall. Severe weather conditions in the province this week have left four-thousand-500 people displaced and more than 15-thousand structures damaged. City of Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says weather conditions will likely result in widespread […] todayJuly 11, 2024 8
insert_link Uncategorized Mali and Russia’s Rosatom Sign Nuclear Cooperation Deals Reuters reports on Mali's ruling military junta and Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom who signed three cooperation deals, including discussions on a Russian-designed low-power nuclear power plant. Rosatom has been actively engaging with African nations, strengthening ties and seeking business opportunities. This includes bolstering relationships with West African juntas that have distanced themselves from traditional Western allies since seizing power in coups since 2020. todayJuly 11, 2024 12
insert_link World US lawmakers to vote on bill banning non-citizens casting ballot US lawmakers on Wednesday are voting on a bill banning non-citizens from taking part in federal elections - something which is already illegal. The SAVE Act would mandate voters to prove their citizenship in order to cast their ballot. Democrats call the measure unnecessary and designed to sow distrust among voters. Sally Patterson has more. todayJuly 11, 2024 12
