insert_link Namibia Telecom Namibia Faces Monthly Loss of N$7.5 Million Due to Deactivation of Unregistered SIM Cards Telecom Namibia has revealed a potential monthly loss of N$7.5 million following the deactivation of 191,598 unregistered prepaid SIM cards. According to spokesperson Nomvula Kambinda, as of March 31, 2024, Telecom Namibia's records indicate a total of 442,410 active mobile subscribers. todayApril 8, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa ActionSA in Mpumalanga Files Case Against uMkhonto weSizwe Party for Electoral Law Violations ActionSA in Mpumalanga has taken legal action against the uMkhonto weSizwe party for allegedly breaching electoral laws by vandalizing ActionSA election posters in Mbombela. Thoko Mashiane, the provincial premier candidate for ActionSA, condemned these actions as deliberate acts of lawlessness that undermine democratic principles and fair campaigning. todayApril 5, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Regional Council Chair Urges Action on Pothole Issue in Otjiwarongo Marlayn Mbakera, Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, criticized Otjiwarongo municipality councillors for neglecting the pervasive potholes plaguing the town's streets. During a recent meeting, Mbakera emphasized the detrimental impact on residents and called for urgent repairs to prevent hindrance to economic development. This follows a peaceful demonstration by over 300 taxi operators on March 19, highlighting dissatisfaction with the municipality's service, particularly in road maintenance and the absence of […] todayApril 5, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa South African Department of Home Affairs Extends Saturday Hours for Election-Related Services Starting tomorrow until the 25th of next month, the South African Department of Home Affairs will extend its office hours on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM. This initiative aims to facilitate various election-related services, including identity document collection, processing of new applications, and issuance of temporary identity certificates. According to department spokesperson Siya Qoza, offices will also address challenges related to duplicates, amendments, rectifications, and cases requiring supporting […] todayApril 5, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Katima Mulilo Resident Sues Private Hospital for N$9.5 Million Over Alleged Misdiagnosis Ollins Mulatehi from Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region is demanding N$9.5 million in damages from a private hospital after his leg was amputated in 2020 due to an alleged misdiagnosis. He claims he was wrongly diagnosed with appendicitis at Enkehaus Private Hospital in November 2023, leading to unnecessary surgery where his leg's artery was injured, resulting in amputation. Mulatehi, a foreman at Nored Katima Mulilo, seeks compensation for medical […] todayApril 5, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Investigation Launched by Namibian Police in Erongo Region Following Discovery of Newborn’s Body The Namibian Police Force in the Erongo Region has launched an investigation into a distressing case of baby dumping following the discovery of a newborn baby boy's lifeless body at a dumping site in Walvis Bay. The grim find was made on Wednesday morning by an employee of a local subcontractor company responsible for managing waste disposal in the area. Upon finding the baby among the bushes at the dumping […] todayApril 5, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa SA union Numsa Petitions Labour Court to Validate Strike Action Against Road Accident Fund South Africa's Metalworkers' Union, Numsa, has lodged a request with the Labour Court seeking legal recognition for its strike action against the Road Accident Fund. This comes as a response to an interim order granted to the fund last month, which aimed to halt the strike and thwart a planned march to the Department of Transport offices. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Numsa's spokesperson, asserts in court documents that the fund's classification under […] todayApril 5, 2024 22
insert_link World A judge in Georgia has rejected calls from Donald Trump’s legal team to dismiss his election interference case on the grounds of free speech todayApril 5, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South African Union Expresses Concern Over Persistent Corruption Crisis in SA The South African union federation, Saftu, expresses deep concern over the escalating corruption crisis, citing the recent Corruption Perception Index report. According to the latest findings, corruption levels have remained alarmingly high for 12 consecutive years, with over two-thousand complaints lodged last year alone across various sectors including mining, policing, and business. Saftu spokesperson Trevor Shaku highlights the pervasive nature of corruption, ranging from illicit mining activities to bribery within […] todayApril 5, 2024 23
