insert_link Namibia National Petroleum Corporation Alerts Public to Email Scam The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has issued a warning about a scam involving fraudulent emails purportedly from NamCor. Scammers are using email addresses ending in "namcor-na.com" to trick individuals into paying for Request for Quotation documents. Paulo Coelho, NamCor's Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, elaborates on the deceptive scheme. todayApril 10, 2024 45
insert_link Namibia FNB House Price Index: Diverse Growth Trends Across Segments and Regions The FNB Namibia House Price Index for Quarter 4 of 2023 showed 1.5% 12-month average growth, down from the previous quarter. Segments varied, with declines in small and medium segments, while large and luxury segments surged. Ruusa Nandago, FNB Namibia Economist, provided insights. todayApril 10, 2024 40
insert_link South Africa uMkhonto weSizwe Party Applauds S.A Electoral Court’s Decision on Jacob Zuma’s Candidacy The uMkhonto weSizwe Party in South Africa has celebrated the decision of the South African Electoral Court to overturn the Electoral Commission's ruling, which disqualified former president Jacob Zuma from contesting a parliamentary seat. The Electoral Commission cited Section 47, stating Zuma's 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court as grounds for disqualification. Nhlamulo Ndhlela, spokesperson for the MK party, hailed the court's decision as a significant victory for the […] todayApril 10, 2024 7
insert_link World Parents of US school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison The parents of a US teenager who killed four students at his high school have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials earlier this year. The case has received much attention, as it's the first time a parent of a school shooter has been held directly responsible for the actions of their child. Sally Patterson […] todayApril 10, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia SWAPO Members Advocate for Extraordinary Congress Despite Constitutional Clarification SWAPO backbencher Jerry Ekandjo and former works ministry permanent secretary Peter Mwatile recently met with SWAPO vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to advocate for the party to convene an extraordinary congress. This move comes despite the party's clarification, conveyed by its lawyer Sisa Namandje, that SWAPO's constitution does not explicitly mandate an extraordinary congress to be held three months after the death of a sitting president. todayApril 10, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Popular Democratic Movement Councillor Urges Voters to Support Party in Upcoming Elections Western Muharukua, a Popular Democratic Movement councillor for the Opuwo Rural Constituency, urged supporters to rectify past mistakes by voting for the PDM in November's national elections. Speaking at a new member welcoming ceremony in Etanga village, Muharukua emphasized the party's appeal and welcomed 10 new members from different political backgrounds over the weekend. todayApril 9, 2024 11
insert_link World India’s Vistara cuts down operations, leading to a 25% hike in airfares India's Vistara airlines has cut down flight operations, which has led to an increase in fares by approximately 20-25%, especially across key domestic routes. This comes after the Indian airline company faced significant disruptions with several flight cancellations last week after a number of its pilots called in sick. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. ENG INDIAS VISTARA todayApril 9, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby The George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. This as more heavy rainfall with possible flash flooding is expected in the municipality today. Courtnay and Hope Streets in the George Central Business District are currently flooded. The municipality’s spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says motorists are warned to drive with caution: ENG NtobekoonHeavyRains todayApril 9, 2024 23
insert_link World Israel warned against Rafah offensive Egypt, France and Jordan have jointly warned of the 'dangerous consequences' if Israel launches a ground offensive in Rafah. It comes after Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date had been set for a military operation in the southern Gaza city. Talks in Cairo on a potential ceasefire have broken down after Hamas rejected Israel's latest proposal. International relations expert Professor Fawaz Gerges says both sides are under significant […] todayApril 9, 2024 21
