insert_link South Africa S.A. Police Ministry Aims to Strengthen Community Policing in High Crime Areas The South African Police Ministry is prioritizing the improvement of community policing in crime-ridden regions spanning three provinces. According to spokesperson Lirandzu Themba, Operation Shanela has led to half a million arrests. Themba further announces that Police Minister Bheki Cele will spearhead community Izimbizo events aimed at tackling severe crimes scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, and Sunday in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape, respectively. todayApril 11, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Donates Educational Materials to Omusati Region Schools The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has generously contributed teaching and learning materials valued at over 61 thousand Namibia dollars to the Kampelo Combined and Olutsiidhi Primary School in the Omusati region. The donation aims to support educational endeavors and enhance learning opportunities for students in the region. Corresponding from Ondangwa for Future Media is Maria Namupala. todayApril 10, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa George Municipality in S.A to Conduct Mop-Up Operations After Flooding The George Municipality in South Africa will continue mop-up operations today following flooding in various parts of the Western Cape town. Disaster Management Services reported that some areas received over 100 millimeters of rain, leading to overflowing of the Garden Route Dam. Flooding affected homes, roads, and infrastructure such as the Wilderness Civils Depot and Water Treatment Works. Mayoral committee member for Community Safety, Marais Kruger, mentioned that wet and […] todayApril 10, 2024 80
insert_link World U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a ‘mistake’ with his approach in Gaza 2 U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a 'mistake' with his approach in Gaza. President Biden is calling for a ceasefire and for Israel to allow more access for food and medicine. He's made the comments in an interview with Univision filmed days after several aid workers were killed in Gaza last week. todayApril 10, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Justice Minister Plans Satellite Office of High Court Master in Katutura Justice minister, Yvonne Dausab, has revealed plans to establish a satellite office of the Master of the High Court in Katutura, Windhoek. This initiative aims to improve accessibility to services related to the administration of deceased and insolvent estates. Dausab highlighted the challenges of the current central location and emphasized the satellite office's responsibilities, including overseeing appointments of curators, administrators of trusts, and managing the Guardian Fund. todayApril 10, 2024 22
insert_link World The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens travelling to China The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens travelling to China, in a sign that relations have stabilised further. But American Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell warned that Chinese support for Russia's war in Ukraine puts that at risk. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 10, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa SA’s AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country’s Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law SA's AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country's Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law. The bill amends sections of the South African Schools Act of 1996 to respond to administrative and governance problems in schools, and to transform the education system as a whole. AfriForum’s, Alana Bailey, says it is clear that the Bela Bill is undesirable and impracticable. todayApril 10, 2024 25
insert_link World Trump bid to delay trial denied An appeals court in New York has rejected Donald Trump's efforts to delay his upcoming criminal trial. The case against Trump is scheduled to begin on Monday and centers around accusations that he paid hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. William Denselow reports from New York. todayApril 10, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Residents of Tsumeb Voice Concerns Over Town’s Leadership and Unaddressed Issues Concerns have been raised by some residents of Tsumeb regarding the town's leadership, citing issues such as town cleanliness, water challenges, and poor infrastructure as major grievances. Leonard Carlos, a resident, expressed frustration over what he perceives as the leadership's incompetence and lack of responsiveness to community concerns. Another resident, speaking anonymously, echoed Carlos's sentiments, suggesting that a change in leadership might be necessary for the town's improvement. todayApril 10, 2024 5