insert_link Namibia Ministry Official Arrested for Alleged Misuse of Government Vehicle in Unlawful Animal Feed Transport On Thursday, a government official from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism was apprehended for purportedly misusing a government vehicle to transport 39 bags (50 kilograms each) of private animal feed without the required permits. Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, the Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force in the Kavango East Region, says that the individual was allegedly moving the bags from a residence in Sauyemwa informal settlement […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 6
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE: Jeraldo Jermano Eiseb’s Inspiring Haircuts Charity Project in Gobabis Published on January 29, 2024, 10:56 AM By Leonard Witbeen Gobabis, Namibia - In a heartwarming initiative, Jeraldo Jermano Eiseb, known as Jeraldo Jermano Eiseb, embarked on a charitable project providing free haircuts to schoolboys in Gobabis, Namibia. The project aimed to uplift the community by offering grooming services to those who may not have easy access. The project, initially named "Free Haircut for a Schoolgirl in the West," garnered […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa Appointment of Thulasizwe Buthelezi as AmaZulu Prime Minister Sparks Hope for Royal House’s Future Kuthula Thwala, a lecturer in Historical Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, expresses optimism about the appointment of Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the AmaZulu prime minister, seeing it as a source of renewed hope for the Royal House. The announcement of Buthelezi's appointment was made by King MisuZulu kaZwelithini during the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration. Following the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Thulasizwe Buthelezi takes on the responsibilities. Thwala, in a […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 4
insert_link World US set to execute prisoner by nitrogen gas for first time Alabama is set to become the first US state to use nitrogen gas to execute a prisoner on death row. It will be the second time the state has tried to execute Kenneth Smith - after a lethal injection failed in 2022. Smith was convicted for his role in a 1988 murder for hire plot. Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports. todayJanuary 26, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Oshana Governor Encourages Utilization of Government Subsidies for Agricultural Gains Governor Elia Irimari of Oshana has urged residents to take advantage of government subsidies provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform. He emphasized the importance of maximizing harvest outcomes, particularly through the use of available tractors. The region has 30 operational tractors distributed among its 11 constituencies. Irimari highlighted that three constituencies have received three tractors each, while the remaining eight constituencies share the rest. To enhance […] todayJanuary 26, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa The wind is hampering efforts to contain a serious fire near Kluitjieskraal in the Western Cape A change in wind direction is hampering efforts to control the Kluitjieskraal fire near Wolseley in the Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape. The fire in the Suurvlakte area split into two lines, one line on the Wolseley side of the Obiqua Mountain and another on the Wellington side. The municipality’s spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto, says the fire on Wolseley’s side in the Verrekyker area just above the Kluitjieskraal moved rapidly […] todayJanuary 26, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa ActionSA formally lodges a complaint to the Human Rights Commission against WesBank ActionSA says it has officially lodged a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate Wesbank. The is over allegations that the finance provider is using a specific system to overcharge black clients. Wesbank has refuted allegations of discrimination against customers based on race, gender, or age. ActionSA’s spokesperson, Lerato Ngobeni, says they cannot condone nor tolerate the covert racism the bank represents. todayJanuary 26, 2024 8
insert_link World Four months in jail for Navarro found guilty of contempt of U.S. Congress Peter Navarro, long-time trade advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump, was sentenced to four months in jail on Thursday. He'd been found guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress for not appearing at a January 6th committee hearing. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayJanuary 26, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South African Federation of Trade Unions is not surprised by the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged The South African Federation of Trade Unions is not surprised by the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged at 8.25-percent. This is the fourth hold since May last year. Saftu’s spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, says it was clear that the committee was going to leave the repo rate unchanged, precisely because they operate by incentivising those who trade in money to hold onto Rands, to […] todayJanuary 26, 2024 16
