insert_link Namibia Neshuku calls on investors to develop Eengodi constituency Oshikoto’s Eengodi constituency councillor Protasiu Neshuku has encouraged investors and business people to come and invest or bring services to his constituency, as is it completely behind in terms of development. Neshuku while officially opening the Metsave shopping complex at Elambo village on Friday said the lack of development has resulted in the residents having to travel long distances to Omuthiya and Ondangwa to access various services. Neshuku also said […] todayDecember 4, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa Thirty-three suspected human trafficking victims were rescued from a house in Benoni, Gauteng Thirty-three suspected human trafficking victims were rescued from a house in Benoni, Gauteng, yesterday evening. KwaZulu-Natal police were tracing a suspect in connection with a kidnapping case when the 33 were discovered and rescued. One suspect has been arrested. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda, says they are looking at a possible human trafficking syndicate. todayDecember 4, 2023 11
insert_link World Hong Kong democracy activist skips bail by moving to Canada A Hong Kong democracy activist says she's skipped bail and moved to Canada. Agnes Chow was arrested in 2020 for allegedly colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 4, 2023 8
insert_link World Japan’s troubled space agency eyes Mars voyage delays Japan is considering postponing a landmark project to retrieve the world's first Martian moon surface samples. The Mars voyage is due for 2024, but may be delayed by two years due to ongoing troubles with Japan’s new H3 rocket. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayDecember 4, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa The South African Association of Freight Forwarders says Transnet’s 47-billion-rand support package is important The South African Association of Freight Forwarders has welcomed the National Treasury’s 47-billion-rand support package to Transnet to meet its debt obligations and support its recovery plan. Transnet has been facing a port and rail network crisis in the last few months, with backlogs in Durban and Richards Bay ports. The association’s, Juanita Maree, says the bailout may indeed activate the recovery of Transnet and in due course aid the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 15
insert_link Namibia Man allegedly rapes minor at Tses A 29-year-old man is expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at Tses. Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango in a crime incident report on Sunday indicated that the alleged rape incident happened on Friday between 10pm and midnight at the Aukamp residential area at the village. It is alleged that the suspect lured the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa The South African Communist Party says the reconfiguration of the alliance must include active participation in the manifesto The South African Communist Party’s central committee says it continues to have engagements on the reconfiguration of the alliance at all levels as the strategy for next year’s national and provincial elections. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says the reconfiguration must include active alliance participation in the manifesto consultation and drafting processes, to ensure that the interests and aims of the working class find profound expression. He adds that the reconfiguration […] todayDecember 4, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto region holds Health Day Councillor Vilho Nuunyango from Oniipa constituency in the Oshikoto region has encouraged the inhabitants of the region to take part in health activities, such as screenings to prevent diseases and falling ill. Nuunyango was speaking at a health day organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the region, as part of the commemoration of World AIDS Day. He adds that primary prevention care concentrates on promoting health, […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link World Pentagon says US warship and commercial ships attacked in Red Sea The Pentagon is investigating reports that a US warship and some commercial vessels came under attack in the Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi rebels said they attacked two Israeli ships off the Yemeni coast over the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. ENG THE PENTAGON todayDecember 4, 2023 8