insert_link South Africa DA in the Western Cape is alarmed by the theft of ammunition and weaponry from the Faure Base in Eerste River In S.A, the DA in the Western Cape is alarmed by the theft of ammunition and weaponry from the Faure Base in Eerste River. The party says this highlights a serious security crisis within SAPS facilities. With a history of stolen weapons ending up in the hands of criminals, the DA calls for an urgent investigation into this incident. Spokesperson, Thomas Walters stressed the need to rethink policing strategies and […] todayAugust 19, 2024 17
insert_link World UK and French Foreign Ministers Visit Middle East And Call For De-Escalation The UK and France's Foreign Ministers travel to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to de-escalate a wider regional conflict. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the present situation a "dangerous moment", as fears of an Iranian attack on Israel risk ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Simon Gaitán reports. todayAugust 19, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Largest Aviation Union Delays Strike Amid Airport Development Talks Kenya's largest aviation workers' union has delayed its planned strike, originally set for Monday, by two weeks. Reuters says, the postponement allows for negotiations with the government over a proposed agreement with India's Adani Airport Holdings to develop Kenya's main airport. The union, representing airport staff, opposes the deal, citing concerns about potential job losses and the introduction of non-Kenyan workers. todayAugust 19, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South African Home Affairs Department has completed preparations to deport 95 Libyans The South African Home Affairs Department has completed preparations to deport 95 Libyans arrested in White River, Mpumalanga, last month. It's believed they entered with visas obtained through misrepresentation. On Thursday, the White River Magistrate's Court withdrew their cases. Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber, says they will depart from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport today on a flight funded by the Libyan Government: todayAugust 19, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Mines Minister Tom Alweendo Begins Working Visit to Zambezi The Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo is visiting Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region. The trip focuses on engaging with regional leaders, inspecting electrification projects, and addressing challenges and progress related to electrification. Spokesperson Anna Salkeus gives us a brief. todayAugust 19, 2024 15
insert_link Health / Medical Guterres appeals for a pause in fighting in Gaza so that children can be vaccinated against polio The United Nations Secretary General has added his voice calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza so that polio vaccines can be distributed. Speaking in New York on Friday, Antonio Guterres called for warring parties to lay down their arms so that humanitarians can safely vaccinate more than half a million children against polio. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayAugust 19, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics 19 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Pupkewitz Megabuild Reports Major Price Drop; Rand Surges as South African Stocks Hit Record Highs; Epic Games Launches New App Store Pupkewitz Megabuild Sees Major Price Drop Pupkewitz Megabuild in Windhoek has reported a significant 23.45% decrease in its basket of goods for August. This drop is the largest year-on-year decline among the four hardware stores surveyed by The Brief. Key price reductions include paint, which saw a dramatic fall from N$2,576.00 to N$928.99. Additionally, Door Frame Steel and Roofing Galvanized IBR prices have also decreased, reflecting a broader trend of […] todayAugust 19, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Manhunt Launched in KwaZulu-Natal After Six Men Fatally Shot in Umlazi In S.A, police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt after six men were fatally shot in a Umlazi's informal settlement . The victims, aged between 20 and 40, were attacked by unknown suspects who first shot three men outside their accommodation before heading inside. The six were declared dead at the scene. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the motive remains unclear: todayAugust 19, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Justice Ministry Reappoints Retired Officials Matti Asino and Chris Nghaamwa The Ministry of Justice has rehired two retired senior officials, Matti Asino and Chris Nghaamwa, just three months after they stepped down. Asino, who is Sam Nujoma’s nephew, will now serve as a debt collector, while Nghaamwa has returned to his former role as chief legal adviser to the attorney general. Despite the legal retirement age in Namibia being 60, Ministry executive director Gladice Pickering defended Nghaamwa’s reappointment as being […] todayAugust 19, 2024 22
