insert_link World Police confirm suspect ‘deceased’ after active shooting at Nevada University There was another active shooter incident in the United States on Wednesday, with police reporting multiple victims being shot at the University of Nevada. The suspect was confirmed dead. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 7, 2023 15
insert_link South Africa SA’s National Council of Provinces has adopted the controversial National Health Insurance Bill The SA National Council of Provinces has voted in favour of the adoption of the National Health Insurance, with eight of the nine provinces voting to approve the bill. The Western Cape voted against it. The NHI Bill aims to lay the foundation for universal healthcare in South Africa by establishing the NHI Fund, which will become the country’s single and only purchaser of healthcare services. It will now be […] todayDecember 7, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Social worker says harmful cultural practices contribute to GBV Gender-based violence against women and children is believed to be pervasive in various cultural practices at Opuwo, as women and girls are targeted in what appears to be a lengthy cycle of GBV. GBV has been a prevalent issue in society for a long time, and the number appears to be rising. This is according to Ngaitjitue Hengari, a social worker at the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and […] todayDecember 7, 2023 14
insert_link World Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his Government responded to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as it could Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his Government responded to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as it could have with the information available at the time. Speaking at the UK's Covid enquiry, he claimed all decisions taken were made in the best interests of the country. Stuart Smith has more on the day's testimony, from London. ENG BORIS JOHNSON ON COVID todayDecember 7, 2023 32
insert_link South Africa SA’s National Priority Committee on Organised Crime unveils collaborative efforts in combatting financial crimes The SA National Priority Committee on Organised Crime has unveiled the outcomes of the Fusion Centre’s collaborative efforts in combatting financial crimes. The initiatives underscored the collective determination to address money laundering, corruption, fraud, and the recovery of misappropriated funds. The centre, established in 2020, has broadened its mandate to encompass organised crime, maladministration, terrorist financing, and more. Briefing the media, committee leader and Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya says the […] todayDecember 7, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa The ANC demands swift action against the rand manipulation culprits The ANC strongly calls for decisive action by law enforcement agencies against people and banks implicated in manipulating the rand. The party demands accountability and justice, labelling the manipulation as a corruption crime with severe consequences. The ANC rejects Standard Chartered’s 43-million-rand settlement offer, stating it falls short of addressing the extensive economic damage. Addressing the media, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula commends the Competition Commission for diligently investigating this economic malfeasance. todayDecember 7, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia Health ministry conducts ongoing COVID-19 and influenza surveillance activities The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, said that there has been a rise in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. According to the ministry, they are actively conducting ongoing COVID-19 and influenza surveillance activities and has not identified an increase in respiratory infections or associated hospitalizations or deaths in Namibia. Here is Dr. Kalumbi Shangula. todayDecember 7, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Osino Resources released its 2022 Sustainability Report Osino Resources released its 2022 Sustainability Report which summarises the company’s social, environmental, and economic performance and outlines plans for the ongoing integration of sustainability into the design of the Twin Hills Gold Mine. Robert Zipplies the ESG Manager at Osino Resources. ENG Robert Zipplies report todayDecember 7, 2023 18
Namibia City of Windhoek Council to write-off over half a billion in debt The City of Windhoek Council has announced a debt relief programme for eligible residents and businesses, totalling N$524 million. This is according to a press release issued on Tuesday by City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. According to Amutenya, the programme will offer 100 per cent interest cancellation for pensioners, and 50 per cent interest cancellation for businesses, residential debtors, and other debtors. The programme will start in 2024. Local […] todayDecember 7, 2023 17