insert_link South Africa In S.A, the Freedom Front Plus calls for a major overhaul of the criminal justice system In S.A, the Freedom Front Plus calls for a major overhaul of the criminal justice system and harsher punishments for violent and sexual crimes. The plea follows the withdrawal of parole for Marius van der Westhuizen, convicted in 2011 for murdering his three children. The party’s Heloïse Denner calls for a review of the parole system to ensure fairness and better consideration of victims' rights: todayAugust 16, 2024 11
insert_link World Hurricane slams into US territory A major tropical storm has knocked out power for nearly half of Puerto Rico's population, as Hurricane Ernesto barrels through the Caribbean. The US territory was pummelled with torrential rain and strong winds overnight, causing flooding and fears for the safety of the island's 3.2 million people, 40% of whom live under the poverty line. Corresponding for us is Benji Hyer. todayAugust 16, 2024 15
insert_link World In The U.S, Columbia University President resigns The president of Columbia University has announced her resignation after a little more than a year on the job. For months Minouche Shafik was criticised for the protests at the university's Manhattan campus over the war in Gaza. Shafik tendered her resignation on Wednesday. Jody Jacobs reports. todayAugust 16, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Malema Warns Shivambu’s Resignation Could Trigger More EFF Departures South Africa's EFF leader Julius Malema warns the resignation of Shivambu, the party's co-founder and deputy president, might lead to further departures from the party. In his media address, Malema, reflecting on Shivambu's exit after eleven years, stated that while the EFF’s constitution does not allow rejoining from other parties, Shivambu is welcome to return if he decides to. He urged members to stay united and strengthen the party during […] todayAugust 16, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Sudan Opens Adre Border Crossing for Aid to Famine-Threatened Darfur Sudan's sovereign council announced on Thursday that the Adre border crossing with Chad will be opened for three months, a decision eagerly awaited by aid agencies according to reports by Reuters. This move is intended to facilitate the delivery of aid to famine-threatened areas in Darfur, where over 6 million people face food insecurity. The region, mostly under the control of the Rapid Support Forces amid a 16-month conflict […] todayAugust 16, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister Schlettwein Urges Increased Investment During Regional Visit The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform minister Carl Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions from 12-21 August. He is meeting with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and both communal and commercial farmers. Schlettwein is advocating for greater investment in the agriculture sector, which supports approximately 70% of Namibia's population. todayAugust 16, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 16 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Business Financial Solutions Invests Over N$1.9 Billion in Namibian SMEs, Standard Bank Expands in Angola and Nigeria, and Dollar Strengthens Amid Positive U.S. Economic Data Business Financial Solutions Drives SME Growth with Over N$1.9 Billion Investment Windhoek, Namibia – Business Financial Solutions has made a significant impact on Namibia's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its Namibia Procurement Fund, investing over N$1.9 billion over the past 13 years. According to a report by The Brief, this substantial investment has facilitated the creation of more than 6,200 jobs, the training of over 1,000 SMEs, and the […] todayAugust 16, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed unwavering commitment to the party In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed unwavering commitment to the party, declaring he will be buried with the EFF flag. This follows the resignations of deputy president Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi, joining Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. Malema assured members that the party’s headquarters in Johannesburg will remain open and operational. Briefing the media, Malema confirmed that no deputy president replacement will be made before the December conference: […] todayAugust 16, 2024 8
insert_link Health / Medical Unicef says more children will die in Gaza if polio vaccines are not delivered The United Nations Children's Fund, Unicef says if polio vaccines don't get distributed immediately, children in Gaza will die. 1.2 million doses of the vaccine have been approved by the World Health Organisation following the discovery of poliovirus type 2 in July by the Global Polio Laboratory Network in sewage samples collected in Gaza. Here's Jody Jacobs with more. todayAugust 16, 2024 6
