insert_link Uncategorized Hurricane Beryl closes in on Jamaica Hurricane Beryl is closing in on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica where it's expected to bring life threatening winds and storm surge. Now downgraded to a category 4 hurricane it had been the earliest category 5 on record in the Atlantic - flattening Grenada's Carriacou Island and killing at least seven people. Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports todayJuly 4, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South African Correctional Services Workers Union has expressed concern over prison overcrowding The South African Correctional Services Workers Union, has expressed concern over issues like prison overcrowding, staff shortages, and violence in correctional facilities. The union anticipates significant improvements in prison conditions with the appointment of new minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald. Spokesperson Alude Jizana pledges the union will collaborate closely with Groenewald to enhance safety, justice, and rehabilitation within correctional facilities: todayJuly 4, 2024 36
insert_link Uncategorized Latest US assault allegations angers Okinawans Locals in Japan’s Okinawa region are protesting two cases of alleged sexual assault by US military personnel. The Pentagon says it’s closely tracking the cases which have fueled local anger. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJuly 3, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s NUM Emphasizes Patriotism as Key to Government Success South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers believes that the success of any form of government must be premised on patriotism. This follows the announcement on Sunday of a new cabinet under the government of national unity by president Cyril Ramaphosa. NUM’s spokesperson, Luphert Chilwane, says they are looking forward to a government that provides certainty and stability by creating jobs and food security: todayJuly 3, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Accountant Remanded in Custody Over N$100 Million Fraud Allegations Michael Bronkhorst, accused of orchestrating a fraudulent loan scheme exceeding N$100 million, faced the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on two fraud charges. Reports indicate that following his arrest last week, the court postponed his case to July 15 for further police investigations. Public prosecutor Eric Naikaku opposed bail, citing early-stage investigations and concerns over flight risk, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges. todayJuly 3, 2024 40
insert_link Uncategorized Police probe stampede after 116 killed in Indian religious event Police teams are investigating the role of organisers after 116 people were killed in a stampede at a religious event in northern India. Officials say organisers had permission to host 80,000 people but there were likely more than 200,000 at the event. Neha Poonia has more. todayJuly 3, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Pressures NEFF for Financial Statements, Party Faces Deregistration According to reports,the Electoral Commission has been actively seeking financial statements from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters since 2021. Despite multiple engagements, NEFF failed to submit required documents, leading to its deregistration by the ECN. NEFF's deputy leader intends to contest this decision. The ECN extended deadlines and provided clarifications on electoral regulations during meetings with NEFF, but compliance remains inconsistent among political parties todayJuly 3, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa US president congratulates president Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and the successful formation of the government US president, Joseph Biden has congratulated president Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and the successful formation of the government of national unity. The two leaders had a telephone conversation on Tuesday evening. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says Biden has pledged that America will work closely with the seventh administration government on key areas such as economic growth, job creation, social development and climate change: todayJuly 3, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa National Energy Regulator of South Africa to Appeal High Court Order on Electricity Tariffs The National Energy Regulator of South Africa will appeal a High Court order regarding the processing of licensed electricity distributors' tariff applications for the 2024/25 financial year. Spokesperson, Charles Hlebela says NERSA's decisions remain in effect, pending the appeal outcome, allowing distributors to implement the approved tariffs from 1 July. todayJuly 3, 2024 19
