insert_link World UN Secretary General warns Israel against the use of AI in Gaza UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned against using Artificial Intelligence as a tool of war. Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday, Guterres once again called on the Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to be implemented. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayApril 8, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South African Police Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Crime South African Police Minister Bheki Cele has reiterated the commitment of law enforcement to eliminate criminal activities impacting communities. Speaking about Operation Shanela, Cele praised police efforts in combating crime through decisive action, emphasizing the unacceptable levels of criminality. He affirmed the ministry's ongoing support to intercept armed gangs in hotspot regions like KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to foster safer communities through police intervention. todayApril 8, 2024 47
insert_link World Trump raises more than $50 million at a Florida Fundraiser according to campaign Former US President Donald Trump has, according to his campaign, raised more than $50 million dollars in one night at a Florida fundraiser. As our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, Mr Trump is still playing catch up on campaign finances with his rival Joe Biden, even though this latest haul is twice what Mr Biden raised at a New York event last month. todayApril 8, 2024 20
insert_link 2 Namibia Namibia Wildlife Resorts Faces N$175 Million Loss Over Tourism Contract Decision Namibia Wildlife Resorts, under state control, is projected to incur a loss of N$175 million due to Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta's decision to grant a 25-year contract to a private company for transporting tourists into the Namib Desert. Shifeta's choice to award the contract to Heiko Dorgeloh's company has sparked criticism from affected communities who claim they were not consulted and advocate for the contract's cancellation. […] todayApril 8, 2024 40 2
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 16
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 17
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 29
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 39
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 15