insert_link South Africa The South African Association of Freight Forwarders says Transnet’s 47-billion-rand support package is important The South African Association of Freight Forwarders has welcomed the National Treasury’s 47-billion-rand support package to Transnet to meet its debt obligations and support its recovery plan. Transnet has been facing a port and rail network crisis in the last few months, with backlogs in Durban and Richards Bay ports. The association’s, Juanita Maree, says the bailout may indeed activate the recovery of Transnet and in due course aid the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Man allegedly rapes minor at Tses A 29-year-old man is expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at Tses. Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango in a crime incident report on Sunday indicated that the alleged rape incident happened on Friday between 10pm and midnight at the Aukamp residential area at the village. It is alleged that the suspect lured the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa The South African Communist Party says the reconfiguration of the alliance must include active participation in the manifesto The South African Communist Party’s central committee says it continues to have engagements on the reconfiguration of the alliance at all levels as the strategy for next year’s national and provincial elections. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says the reconfiguration must include active alliance participation in the manifesto consultation and drafting processes, to ensure that the interests and aims of the working class find profound expression. He adds that the reconfiguration […] todayDecember 4, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto region holds Health Day Councillor Vilho Nuunyango from Oniipa constituency in the Oshikoto region has encouraged the inhabitants of the region to take part in health activities, such as screenings to prevent diseases and falling ill. Nuunyango was speaking at a health day organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the region, as part of the commemoration of World AIDS Day. He adds that primary prevention care concentrates on promoting health, […] todayDecember 4, 2023 6
insert_link World Pentagon says US warship and commercial ships attacked in Red Sea The Pentagon is investigating reports that a US warship and some commercial vessels came under attack in the Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi rebels said they attacked two Israeli ships off the Yemeni coast over the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. ENG THE PENTAGON todayDecember 4, 2023 4
insert_link World US employment will be in the spotlight this week US employment will be in the spotlight this week, with several key jobs reports due out. Analysts are digesting news from last week that the Federal Reserve's favoured measure of inflation fell again in October. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayDecember 4, 2023 18
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s president urged to fulfill his promise to evacuate seven South African families in Israel The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Coalition South Africa urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to fulfill his promise to evacuate seven South African families trapped in the Gaza Strip. BDS SA claims it has been more than six weeks since Ramaphosa made the commitment. The coalition notes most foreign nationals have been evacuated by their governments, except the South Africans. They call for urgent government intervention to ensure the immediate release of […] todayDecember 4, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Namibia Institute of Democracy set to help Namibians understand the constitution and elections The Namibia Institute of Democracy and its partner -The Hans Seidel Foundation- applied for an EU Grant to conduct Civic Education in Namibia. Now, the organization will help Namibians understand the constitution and elections. Here is the Director Naita Hishoono. todayDecember 4, 2023 19
insert_link Namibia Khorixas Town Council concludes the election of office bearers Swapo party's Queen Kamati was elected as the new City of Windhoek Mayor in the capital on Friday. Kamati elected during the office bearers election for the 2023/24 term, is deputized by former city mayor, Joseph Uapingene from the National Unity Democratic Organisation. Meanwhile, the Khorixas Town Council concluded the election of office bearers. Mayor Cllr. Patience !Hoaes spoke to Future Media News on the first project she'll embark upon. […] todayDecember 4, 2023 18
