insert_link World UK’s MET Police “Failing” In Key Areas Says Report The police inspectorate has found Britain's biggest force is not adequately investigating crime or managing risks posed by sex offenders. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary assessed the Metropolitan Police's performance across eight areas. In its report, it graded the Met as requiring improvement or "inadequate" in seven of the eight. The Met says it's using every available resource to deliver more trust, less crime and high standards. Inspector of Constabulary […] todayAugust 15, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Aminuis Agricultural Show Highlights Community’s Farming Heritage The 20th edition of the Aminuis Agricultural and Industrial Show began on Wednesday at the Aminuis Showgrounds in the Omaheke Region, running until Sunday. The event celebrates the strong agricultural tradition of the Aminuis community, attracting hundreds of farmers and showcasing the region's agricultural prowess. Organizer, Metarere Ngeenguno emphasized the show's importance as a key event in Namibia, offering workshops and seminars on sustainable farming and animal husbandry. Despite challenges […] todayAugust 15, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia One Economy Foundation to Spotlight Intergenerational Partnerships at Annual Gala Uajokorisa Karuaihe, CEO of the One Economy Foundation, emphasized the organization's commitment to promoting intergenerational partnerships. Karuaihe shared on the upcoming annual soiree and fundraising gala dinner, scheduled for August 29 in Windhoek, will focus on highlighting the significance of such collaborations. This year's event is under the theme "Moulding the future, hand in hand todayAugust 15, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter The DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter of 2024/2025. The stats remain unpublished pending Cabinet approval. The SAPS has not released crime data since the third quarter of 2023/2024 in February. DA deputy Spokesperson on Police, Lisa Schickerling has urged Police minister, Senzo Mchunu to release the overdue statistics: todayAugust 15, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics US Inflation drops below 3% for first time in 3 years Annual inflation in the US dipped below 3 percent in July for the first time in three years according to Labour Department Statistics. That's the lowest level it's been since March 2021, midway through the coronavirus pandemic. With more for us is Benji Hyer from Washington. todayAugust 15, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A. Deputy Finance Minister: High Unemployment Delays Retirement for Many S.A's deputy minister of Finance David Masondo warns that high unemployment rates prevent many South Africans from entering retirement. Speaking at the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum in Johannesburg, Masondo emphasised the need for security in retirement savings, calling for transformation within the retirement system. He calls for ongoing dialogue and improved retirement outcomes for all South Africans: todayAugust 15, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Sudan’s Nuba Mountains Faces Hunger Crisis Amid Civil War The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North reported a severe hunger crisis in Sudan's Nuba Mountains and parts of Blue Nile state on Wednesday says Reuters. The group stated that 20% of families are experiencing critical food shortages, with 30% of children suffering from malnutrition. They described the situation as a famine in their Arabic statement, attributing the crisis to the ongoing civil war and a poor harvest. todayAugust 15, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, the DA renewed its call for justice in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal In South Africa, the DA renewed its call for justice in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal during a media briefing at the High Court in Pretoria, where the pre-trial in a VBS case is taking place. The DA’s Baxolile Nodada says six years after the scandal broke, the party demands that it is time for those responsible to be held accountable, including politicians who allegedly benefited from this crime: […] todayAugust 15, 2024 8
insert_link Africa WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency Amid Congo Outbreak The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency on Wednesday, marking the second such declaration in two years reports Reuters. This decision follows an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread to neighboring countries. An emergency committee convened earlier in the day to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the severity of the situation, leading to the classification of the outbreak as a […] todayAugust 15, 2024 7
