insert_link Africa South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights has raised concerns about the persistent challenge of overcrowding in prisons The South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights has raised concerns about the persistent challenge of overcrowding in prisons. With the current inmate population exceeding 212-thousand, the organisation’s founder, Golden Miles Bhudu, expresses concern over the impact on inmate health and security. Bhudu attributes these issues to ongoing understaffing in prisons, emphasising that the overcrowded conditions are inhumane and violate prisoners’ rights. He says that the situation underscores the urgent […] todayNovember 21, 2023
insert_link Business / Economics Major U.S. bank makes management overhaul Citigroup has announced it's undergoing a major overhaul of its management structure with sweeping layoffs expected. Some leadership changes are set to be unveiled as part of a move seen as the American bank's biggest reshuffle in nearly 20 years. William Denselow reports from New York. todayNovember 21, 2023
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission has initiated an investigation into the fishing sector after allegations of price fixing The Namibian Competition Commission has initiated an investigation into the fishing sector after allegations of price fixing related to quota usage fees surfaced. The competition watchdog said it received information, on 18 August and 22 September 2023, alleging possible collusion amongst various vessel owners and operators in the country’s fishing industry. NaCC spokesperson Dina //Gowases. todayNovember 21, 2023 26
insert_link South Africa ActionSA expresses disappointment as the ANC/EFF coalition keeps the Johannesburg council speaker position ActionSA has expressed dissatisfaction as the ANC/EFF coalition retains the City of Johannesburg’s speaker. African Independent Congress councillor Margaret Arnolds assumed the role, succeeding the ousted Colleen Makhubele. ActionSA Gauteng chairperson, Funzi Ngobeni voiced disappointment in the absence of their coalition partner, the DA, during today’s council sitting. Ngobeni insists that the DA should be accountable to residents for their actions. He emphasises the commitment to persist in efforts to […] todayNovember 21, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement leader Henny Seibeb has issued a Notice Of Question to the Mines minister The Landless People's Movement leader Henny Seibeb has issued a Notice Of Question to the Mines minister. In this week's parliamentary session, he wants Thomas Alweendo to respond to reports of underhandedness when it comes to issuance of Petroleum Exploration Licences and the potential for corruption. Seibeb spoke to Future Media News. todayNovember 21, 2023 25
insert_link Environment United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets, with the aim of increasing public awareness of the health benefits of millets and their suitability for cultivation under tough conditions marked by climate change. Here is the Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry, Sabine Böhlke-Möller. todayNovember 21, 2023 5
insert_link World OpenAI staff tell board to resign over Altman firing Staff at OpenAI have called on the board to resign, in protest to the surprise firing of former CEO Sam Altman. It comes just hours after Microsoft said it has hired Altman to head up the tech giant's new advanced artificial intelligence team. Our US correspondent Nick Harper reports. todayNovember 21, 2023 23
insert_link Namibia Chairperson of the Namibia Magistrates Commission says plans are underway to establish a periodic court at Omuthiya The chairperson of the Namibia Magistrates Commission, Judge Orben Sibeya, says plans are underway to establish a periodic court at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region to ease the number of cases dealt with by the Ondangwa court. Sibeya during his visit to the Oshikoto Regional Council in Omuthiya said an assessment found that Ondangwa has the heaviest case load in the country with over 4 000 cases, while 60 per […] todayNovember 21, 2023 2
insert_link World North Korea criticizes US arms sale to Japan, S Korea North Korea is denouncing the United States for approving the sale of weaponry to Japan and South Korea. Seoul is planing to buy sidewinder missiles and Tokyo about 400 tomahawk missiles as the countries look to boost military assertiveness. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayNovember 20, 2023 5
