insert_link South Africa Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Regional Court president has been indicted on five counts including corruption Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Regional Court president Eric Nzimande has been indicted on five counts of contravening the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. He appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on charges stemming from allegations that Nzimande received unauthorised gratification of 230-thousand-rand for appointing acting Regional Court magistrates. The National Prosecuting Authority’s spokesperson in the province, Natasha Ramkisson-Kara, says Nzimande was responsible for recommending these appointments to the minister of […] todayNovember 24, 2023 1
insert_link Africa Mali signs Russia deal to build gold refinery Russia is deepening bilateral and economic ties with Mali as Western influence in the West African nation declines. Mali has signed a deal with Russia to build a gold refinery in the capital Bamako to improve the nation's economy. Our Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports. todayNovember 24, 2023 5
insert_link World Israel-Hamas brief ceasefire to begin today A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin on Friday morning, that's according to Qatar - which has been mediating the truce. Toni Waterman has the details. todayNovember 24, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia DA leader lays formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission against president Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa's DA leader, John Steenhuisen has laid a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission against president Cyril Ramaphosa. The party says this is for the central role he has played in bringing about the nation’s current devastating reality, that almost five million of South Africa’s children are starving. Steenhuisen says according to the latest State of the South African Child Report by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, 4.8 […] todayNovember 24, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia National Petroleum Corporation is currently studying an investigation report on internal maladministration The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia’s board of directors is currently studying an investigation report on internal maladministration, contributing to the net loss of 700 million Namibian dollars. Namcor is currently facing financial hardships in managing its cash flow and stands with a debt of 1.9 billion Namibian dollars, owed to more than four petroleum suppliers. NamCor's Manager Of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho. todayNovember 24, 2023 16
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission of Namibia finalizes mock voter registration The Electoral Commission of Namibia conducted a mock voter registration exercise that took place in selected localities across the country and was carried out utilising the newly enhanced and upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter registration system. Electoral Commission of Namibia's spokesperson De Wet Siluka. todayNovember 24, 2023 15
insert_link Namibia Penalties get Ex-SME Bank directors off the hook The defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi and the secretary to the Cabinet, George Simataa, are among former SME Bank directors who paid back money as penalty after liquidators accused them of being reckless and giving Zimbabwean national Enock Kamushinda free rein to steal N$200 million from the bank. Moreover, the list includes 3 who have been "forgiven". Social Justice Trustee Herbert Jauch weighs in on the potential expenses […] todayNovember 24, 2023 7
insert_link Uncategorized UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Israel UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Israel, where earlier on Thursday he visited a town where 100 were murdered by Hamas fighters on 7 October. The UK has been pushing for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, and its military has been providing intelligence to the IDF, as well as political support for its operation against Hamas. Stuart Smith has more from London. todayNovember 24, 2023
insert_link South Africa Hawks boss underscores commitment in addressing high-priority crimes Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya has underscored the commitment of his team in addressing high-priority crimes. In a significant development, 801 suspects have been apprehended nationwide. Fraud tops the list of offenses, contributing to the highest number of investigations. The Hawks’ operations extend beyond these crimes, with seizures involving endangered species, vehicles, cash, firearms, ammunition, counterfeit goods, explosives, and more. He was addressing the media on the Hawks second quarter crime […] todayNovember 24, 2023 8
