insert_link Africa Armed Men Kill 40 in Central Mali Village Attack Unidentified armed men killed approximately 40 people in an attack on the village of Djiguibombo in central Mali, reported Reuters. The assault occurred on Monday in the Mopti region, an area plagued by jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State for over a decade. Bankass Mayor Moulaye Guindo said the attack was very serious as armed men surrounded the village and shot at people. todayJuly 3, 2024 10
insert_link World UN concerned about new evacuation orders in Gaza The United Nations says it's concerned by new Israeli military evacuation orders from Khan Younis in Gaza. An estimated 250 thousand people are set to be impacted. Meanwhile, the Security Council received an update on the humanitarian situation - with UN officials calling on Israel to find solutions to enable the safe delivery of aid in the enclave. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayJuly 3, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia New Police Station to Enhance Security in Swakopmund’s DRC and Matutura A new police station, funded by a N$20 million donation from Rössing Uranium Mine and land from the Swakopmund Municipality, will be built near the DRC informal settlement and Matutura. Minister Albert Kawana highlighted its role in improving emergency response and crime prevention. Officials emphasized the station's significance in fostering security and community well-being, urging collaboration between residents and law enforcement. todayJuly 3, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Road Freight Association calls on minister to address the issue of non-compliance The CEO of the South Africa's Road Freight Association, Gavin Kelly, is calling on new minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy to address the issue of non-compliance in the transport sector. Kelly says the sector is at a crisis in terms of various aspects of transport, both freight and passengers. He says its links to the global market are at such a stress point that it is crucial to […] todayJuly 3, 2024 10
insert_link World Trump sentencing postponed after Supreme Court immunity ruling Donald Trump's sentencing has been postponed following the United States Supreme Court's controversial decision to provide criminal immunity for US presidents. He was due to appear in court in New York next Thursday having been convicted for falsifying business records, a guilty verdict Trump says he'll appeal. But the judge has confirmed the sentencing is officially delayed until mid-September after Trump argued his conviction should be overturned amid Monday's landmark […] todayJuly 3, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Emphasizes Training and Involvement for Greater Share of Namibia’s Mineral Wealth President Nangolo Mbumba stressed the need for proper training and active involvement of Namibians in mining operations to gain a larger share of the country's mineral wealth. During his visit to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Mbumba highlighted the importance of encouraging young people to pursue challenging courses related to mining and petroleum extraction. He emphasized that having skilled individuals is crucial for Namibia to benefit fully from its […] todayJuly 2, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South African organisation OUTA has questioned some cabinet appointments The South African organisation OUTA has questioned some cabinet appointments, seeking greater transparency from new ministers. CEO Wayne Duvenage hopes for closer consultation with civil society and better service delivery. Duvenage has criticised the increased cabinet size and the retention of underperforming ministers stating the bloated cabinet will be a massive cost to society. He has also emphasised the need to address wasteful expenditure, maladministration, and corruption: todayJuly 2, 2024 13
insert_link World Prime Minister Modi to respond to opposition in Indian Parliament A day after opposition leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi in Parliament, Modi will formally respond in India's Lower House. Modi came back to power this month with a reduced mandate even as the opposition put up its best showing in a decade. A resurgent opposition has been targeting Modi's Hindu nationalist party for failing to address rising prices and an unemployment crisis, and also […] todayJuly 2, 2024 9
insert_link World South Korea resumes land base artillery exercises South Korea is resuming on-land war games for the first time in six years. The live-fire artillery exercises near the border with North Korea follow Seoul suspending a 2018 agreement that had restricted military drills. As Chris Gilbert reports. todayJuly 2, 2024 10
