insert_link South Africa African Transformation Movement Raises Concerns Over SA’s Digital Nomad Visa Bill The African Transformation Movement in South Africa has voiced significant concerns regarding the introduction of a Digital Nomad visa Bill. The party argues that this move undermines the universally accepted principle that visas should only be granted to foreign nationals contributing to the host nation's economy through employment and tax payments. According to Zama Ntshona, spokesperson for the ATM, the introduction of the Bill contradicts the principles of economic development […] todayApril 2, 2024 34
insert_link World Japan condemns N Korea missile launch Japan is condemning North Korea following a ballistic missile launch. The missile flew 650 kilometers before landing short of Japanese waters. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayApril 2, 2024 41
insert_link South Africa The African Christian Democratic Party of South Africa Criticizes ANC’s Accusations Regarding Gaza Conflict Support The African Christian Democratic Party of South Africa has expressed strong disapproval of a poster released by the ANC, in which it accuses the ACDP and other political parties of endorsing violence against men, women, and children in Gaza. ACDP officials recently conducted a peace mission to Israel last month. Marie Sukers, a representative of the ACDP, stated that the ANC's actions over the past decade, particularly regarding the Israel-Gaza […] todayApril 2, 2024 18
insert_link World Prominent Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal sent to jail for two weeks A Delhi Court has sent prominent Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal to jail till April 15. Mr Kejriwal, the head of Delhi government, was arrested ten days ago by India's financial crimes agency on charges of money laundering in a liquor policy case. Kejriwal's party has called his arrest a political conspiracy ahead of upcoming national elections. Priyata Brajabasi has more. todayApril 2, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Man Burned Beyond Recognition in Rosh Pinah Shack Fire with Investigation Underway A man, whose age is yet to be determined, was reportedly burned beyond recognition in a shack fire at Rosh Pinah in the ||Kharas Region. According to Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, the Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for the ||Kharas region, the deceased individual has been identified as Mutaleni Werner, and his next of kin have been notified of his death. The fire occurred on Monday morning between 1 […] todayApril 2, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia NamPol Opens Attempted Murder Case Against Mentally Challenged Man for Attacking Grandmother In the Oshikoto region, the Namibian Police Force has initiated an attempted murder case against a 36-year-old mentally challenged man. He allegedly attacked his 89-year-old grandmother with a panga. According to Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels, the Head of Crime Prevention in the region, the incident occurred around 7am on Saturday at Okapanda village in Oshikoto's Oniipa constituency. Both the victim and the suspect reside in the same house in Okapanda […] todayApril 2, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes ANC, Claims South Africa Falling Behind in Embracing 21st Century Connectivity The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has highlighted that Argentina has overtaken South Africa in embracing 21st-century connectivity and global integration, citing the recent announcement of Argentina gaining access to Space X's Starlink internet connectivity, founded by South African-born Elon Musk. Natasha Mazzone of the DA criticized the ANC's reluctance, alleging that instead of embracing the digital age, the ANC is focused on maintaining control. todayApril 2, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Deadline Looms for Appeals as SA Electoral Court Faces Challenges Ahead of May 29 Elections Today marks the deadline for political parties or candidates, including former president Jacob Zuma, who are discontented with objections raised for the May 29 elections, to appeal to the Electoral Court. The Independent Electoral Commission received a total of 82 objections against candidates nominated by 21 political parties. Among these objections, 31 implicated eight candidates, alleging their disqualification due to criminal records or convictions. Notably, the IEC has upheld an […] todayApril 2, 2024 18
insert_link World U.S Authorities to open alternate shipping route in Baltimore U.S Authorities are planning to open a temporary alternate channel in the US city of Baltimore, to allow some marine traffic to enter the port. Cleanup efforts are underway there after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week - blocking access to the busy cargo terminal. But the operation is being complicated by fast-moving waters and dangerous conditions underneath the surface. Salvage experts say clearing […] todayApril 2, 2024 31