insert_link Namibia Environment ministry Initiates Ritterburg Office Renovation in Swakopmund The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry is in the final stages of the tender process to select a contractor for the renovation of the Ritterburg office building in Swakopmund. In a media statement released on Wednesday, Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda revealed that N$2.6 million has been allocated for the project. The renovation is scheduled to begin between April or May, with completion expected between August and September 2024. This initiative […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa EFF Accuses ANC of Silencing Opposition Amid Failed Court Attempt The Economic Freedom Fighters alleges that the ANC-led government is employing vindictive measures to stifle opposition voices and avoid accountability. The EFF's recent attempt to overturn the suspension of six party members, including leader Julius Malema, from Parliament for the current month was unsuccessful. This exclusion denies them participation in crucial events, such as the State of the Nation Address, subsequent debate, and the budget speech. EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 2
insert_link Entertainment Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty over ‘Rust’ shooting Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges over the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust. Prosecutors in the state of New Mexico recently refiled charges against the actor after the case fell apart last year. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 1, 2024 35
insert_link World U.S. interest rates holding steady as central bank waits for consistent inflation The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged in their meetings this week– although the committee is hinting that they are likely to cut rates overall this year by 0.75%. Caroline Malone reports. todayFebruary 1, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa Cape Town Container Terminal Achieves Record Productivity at 17 Moves per Hour Transnet Port Terminals proudly announces that the Cape Town Container Terminal achieved an impressive milestone, achieving a high productivity rate of 17 moves per hour in a single shift last week. Oscar Borchards, the Acting Western Cape Managing Executive of Transnet Port Terminals, expressed the commitment to ensuring continuous improvement over an extended period.Borchards also revealed ongoing training for lifting equipment operators on new gantry cranes. This initiative aims to […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 6
insert_link Interview Transcripts Energy Ministry’s Response to Oil And Gas Sector Corruption Allegations: A Commitment to Ethical Governance February 1, 2024/Leonard Witbeen Eshioshange Ten Hasheela, the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, addressed the circulating allegations of corruption within the Ministry. The statement emphasizes the Ministry's commitment to executing its mandate ethically, without bias, and in accordance with existing legal provisions. Hasheela acknowledged the existence of a letter circulating on social media that makes serious allegations regarding corruption within the Ministry. In response, […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 6
insert_link World More than 40-thousand without water a month on from Noto quake Tens of thousands of people remain without steady access to water a month on from the deadly earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula. The tremor destroyed 44-thousand homes and killed more than 230 people. About 14-thousand remain evacuees as the region struggles to rebuild reliable access to essentials. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayFebruary 1, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Electoral Commission Prepared for Voter Registration Weekend The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared its readiness for the upcoming voter registration weekend. A total of 23,303 registration stations will be operational from 8 AM to 5 PM, providing citizens with the opportunity to register or verify their details. Notably, the voters' roll has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 27 million. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo credited the success to the online registration platform, which facilitated […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Information and Communications Technology ministry dismisses SIM Card registration allegations as “baseless”… The Information and Communications Technology ministry has categorically denied allegations that assert the SIM card registrations are for mass surveillance purposes. Executive Director Audrin Mathe. todayFebruary 1, 2024 14
