insert_link South Africa SA’s Minister of Forestry welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation at the COP28 climate conference SA's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, says South Africa welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation at the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai. The global goal of adaptation is a collective commitment proposed by African countries in 2013 and established under the Paris Agreement, to drive political action and finance for adaptation on the same scale as mitigation. Creecy says this […] todayDecember 14, 2023 15
insert_link Uncategorized SCOTUS to hear appeal that could undo Jan 6 charge against Trump and supporters The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal that could undo hundreds of charges stemming from the January 6th riot at the US Capitol, including against former President Donald Trump. The justices will review a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding that has been brought against more than 300 people. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayDecember 14, 2023 3
insert_link World Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals cuts in 202 The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but signaled it plans to make three rate cuts next year. It follows an intense 21 months of rate hikes to try and get inflation under control. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 14, 2023 23
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s members of Parliament have criticised the business rescue process of the Post Office South Africa's members of Parliament have criticised the business rescue process of the Post Office. The process involves the retrenchment of thousands of workers and the closure of hundreds of branches countrywide. Members of the Communications and Digital Technologies committee received a briefing on the business rescue, with minister Mondli Gungubele confirming the plan will result in job losses. todayDecember 14, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia 16-year-old commits suicide at Katima Mulilo A 16-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at the Mafuta Mafuta compound in the Zambezi Region on Tuesday. This was confirmed by the Namibian Police Force’s Zambezi spokesperson, Inspector Kisco Sitali, who said the deceased allegedly hanged himself with a rope in the house. The deceased was identified as Makili Hendrik Shombe. No suicide note was found and no foul play is suspected. todayDecember 14, 2023 10
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa is gearing up to unveil its national manifesto on 17 February The DA in South Africa is gearing up to unveil its national manifesto on 17 February in Pretoria, highlighting its proven track record of effective governance in the City of Tshwane. In anticipation of the upcoming elections, the party says it is committed to offering South Africans a transparent and credible pathway to prosperity. The DA’s Solly Malatsi anticipates the participation of thousands of supporters at the launch of this […] todayDecember 14, 2023 4
insert_link World U.S. top court to review Biden’s appeal to keep access to abortion pill The U.S. Supreme Court will review a key abortion drug, and consider whether to restrict access to it across the country. It puts the polarizing issue of reproductive rights back on the agenda for debate over the next year. Our reporter Caroline Malone. todayDecember 14, 2023 5
insert_link World Tesla recalls 2m vehicles after autopilot crash review Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles after an investigation found the electric car giant's autopilot safety system wasn't doing enough to ensure drivers are paying attention on the road. Our corrspondent Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 14, 2023 9
insert_link South Africa Eskom has announced the resumption of Stage 2 load-shedding Eskom has announced the resumption of Stage 2 load-shedding, starting from 4 PM until 5 AM this morning. Load-shedding will then be suspended until 4 PM today, with this pattern expected to continue daily until Sunday afternoon. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena has attributed the scale-down in power cuts to lower demand and a further improvement in generation capacity. todayDecember 14, 2023 4