insert_link South Africa Court Postpones Case Against Eskom Safety Risk Manager on Charges of Fraud and Corruption South Africa's Middleburg Regional Court has deferred the case against Eskom Safety Risk Manager Thandi Ruth Magagula, based in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, to March 26, 2024. Magagula faces charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering following her arrest by the Hawks in Middelburg. The allegations center around her purported failure to disclose a conflict of interest while concurrently serving as an Eskom manager and a director of a company providing services […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Namibia Declares National Mourning Day and Funeral Arrangements for Late President Hage G. Geingob President Nangolo Mbumba has declared Sunday, February 25th, as the official burial date for the late President Hage G. Geingob, allowing the entire nation to collectively mourn. The main memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 24th, at Windhoek's Independence Stadium. The declaration of a national mourning day and funeral arrangements honors the late President and provides a platform for the nation to pay their respects. Newly appointed Information and […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 48
insert_link World Donald Trump’s NATO comment sparks backlash from White House and European leaders There's been a backlash from the White House and from leaders across Europe to Donald Trump's comments about NATO. At a campaign rally on Saturday the former president said the United States might not come to the aid of members of the alliance who aren't contributing enough to defense spending. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayFebruary 12, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa South African Ministers Engage with NGOs on Draft White Paper for Human Settlements South Africa's Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete are set to lead a roundtable discussion with NGOs and Civil Society Organizations to discuss the Draft White Paper on Human Settlements. The Ministry's spokesperson, Hlengiwe Nhlabathi-Mokota, underscores the paper's goal of refining the department's strategy for ensuring adequate housing by extending it to qualifying beneficiaries. She stated the importance of public input, with the deadline for […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics 12 Feb 2024 Biz News: Economic Insights: Plastic Bag Pricing Probe, Sasol’s Profit Dip, Moody’s Downgrades Niger, and Bezos’ Amazon Share Sell-Off 1. Investigation Launched into Potential Overpricing of Plastic Bags In a bid to ensure fair pricing and compliance with regulations, Namibia's Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry have initiated an investigation into the pricing practices of retailers concerning plastic bags. Minister Pohamba Shifeta acknowledges preliminary findings revealing that some stores are charging between N$1 and N$5 per plastic carry bag, potentially exceeding government-mandated rates. This move reflects the government's commitment to […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 9
insert_link World Donald Trump wins in a landslide in Nevada Former US President Donald Trump has swept to victory in the Republican Party's caucus in Nevada, taking home a whopping 99% of the vote. It means he'll win all the state's delegates as part of a system used in the United States to choose a Presidential nominee, a race in which he comfortably leads Nikki Haley, who this time wasn't even on the ballot. Benji Hyer reports. todayFebruary 12, 2024 18
insert_link World American Palestinian man stabbed as US hate crimes soar The stabbing of a Palestinian American man in the US state of Texas was a hate crime, according to police. A 36-year-old man, Bert James Baker was arrested following an alleged attack on a Muslim victim over the weekend. It comes amid a surge in hate crimes targeting Arabs, Muslims and Jews, linked to the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. todayFebruary 9, 2024 12
insert_link World UK’s opposition Labour Party’s defending a move to drop a flasgship green investment plan The UK's opposition Labour Party's defending a move to drop a flasgship green investment plan. It had previously said it would invest 28 billion pounds a year on environmental projects if it wins the next election. Now Labour leader Keir Starmer says that wouldn't be affordable because of damage the Conservative government have caused to the economy. The Conservatives say it's another example of Starmer 'flip-flopping'. Co-executive director of the […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Zambezi Region Governor Extols Late Namibian President Hage Geingob as a Visionary Leader and Pillar of Swapo Zambezi Region Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, has praised the late President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Geingob, as a giant, visionary leader, a people's person, an adept manager, and a father. Geingob passed away at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek after receiving medical treatment upon his return from the United States. Sampofu highlighted Geingob's pivotal role as one of the founding pillars of Swapo, representing the party in the USA […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 12