insert_link Namibia National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa Opposes Zuma’s Bid to Remove Prosecutor Downer from Corruption Case The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa has submitted a notice of intention to oppose former president Jacob Zuma’s latest application to have state prosecutor Billy Downer removed from his arms deal corruption case. Zuma is due back in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today for what is meant to be a pretrial hearing in the case. However, the hearing is likely to be delayed as the former president’s legal team […] todayAugust 29, 2024 9
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Gobabis Community to Stage Mass Demonstration Against Municipal Injustices The Gobabis community is set to stage a mass protest, driven by longstanding grievances over social and economic injustices perpetuated by the local municipality. The protest, spearheaded by Veronia Mokaleng-Kuzeeko, a regional activist, will see community members gather to demand accountability and improved services from the Gobabis municipality. During a conversation, the activist outlined the issues prompting the demonstration. "The water infrastructure in Gobabis is severely compromised, with regular […] todayAugust 29, 2024 61
insert_link Namibia Gobabis community is set to stage a mass protest, driven by longstanding grievances The Gobabis community is set to stage a mass protest, driven by longstanding grievances over social and economic injustices perpetuated by the local municipality. The protest, spearheaded by Veronia Mokaleng-Kuzeeko, a regional activist, will see community members gather to demand accountability and improved services from the Gobabis municipality. todayAugust 29, 2024 101
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Public Works Minister Reveals 338 Hijacked Government Buildings Nationwide S.A Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean MacPherson has revealed that 338 government-owned buildings have been hijacked nationwide. These properties have been illegally occupied, impacting government operations and public services. Recently, one building in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, was successfully reclaimed. In a media briefing, MacPherson said the department is working to reclaim these buildings, prevent further hijackings, and protect state assets: todayAugust 29, 2024 10
insert_link World Use of force by police in U.S remains widespread New analysis shows police in the US use force on at least 300,000 people each year, leaving around one third of them with injuries. Researchers behind the findings, first reported by the Guardian, say use of force remains widespread. That's despite worldwide protests against police brutality following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Here's our Sally Patterson with more. todayAugust 29, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics Namibians Need N$36,000 Monthly to Qualify for N$1-Million Home Loan, Reveals Affordability Crisis Salomo Hei, Economist and Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, has highlighted that Namibians need a monthly income of N$36,000 to secure a N$1-million home loan, exposing the worsening affordability crisis in the country reports The Brief. Hei attributes the steep cost of housing to the sharply rising price of land. He also noted that high interest rates and restricted access to financing have made homeownership increasingly unattainable for many. […] todayAugust 29, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Uncertainty Surrounds ActionSA’s Position Ahead of No Confidence Vote Against Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink In S.A, the ANC’s motion of no confidence against Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink will be on council's agenda this week, with the vote scheduled for today. Uncertainty remains about ActionSA’s stance, whether they will align with the ANC or stay with the DA-led coalition. Brink has stressed the importance of stable governance in the city: todayAugust 29, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Over 31 Million Nigerians Face Acute Food Shortages Amid Security Challenges and Subsidy Removal The Nigerian government reported that over 31.8 million Nigerians are facing acute food shortages due to ongoing security issues and the removal of fuel subsidies, according to CNBCAfrica. This figure marks a significant rise from the 18.6 million reported by the U.N. World Food Programme in late 2023. The worsening crisis has led to increased malnutrition, especially among women and children. todayAugust 29, 2024 2
insert_link World UN halts World Food Programme conveys in Gaza The World Food Programme has paused the movements of its employees in Gaza until further notice. This after a WFP team came under fire on Tuesday night a few metres from an Israeli checkpoint at the Wadi Gaza bridge. The United Nations has once again called on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayAugust 29, 2024 4
