insert_link Namibia A total 357 lives lost in crashes from January-November 2023 Statistics from the Namibian Police Force revealed that a total 357 people lost their lives in road accidents between the period of January and November this year, recording a reduction by 14.4 per cent from the same period last year. This is according to the NamPol Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, at the launch of the Khomas Region’s festive season road safety campaign. NamPol commenced with operations at the major road […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa Eskom is pinning its hope on the Municipal Debt Relief programme to address arrear debt Eskom says it continues to make efforts to address the arrear debt, particularly municipal debt, however, these have not yielded the desired outcome. As of the end of March this year, arrear municipal debt was at 58.5-billion-rand, a substantial 30-percent year-on-year increase from 44.7-billion-rand in March last year. The top 20 defaulting municipalities account for about 78-percent of total arrear municipal debt. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says they are pinning […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill The DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on Social Development’s dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill, despite acknowledgment of existing law gaps. ANC members cited a lack of public comment review, with the DA proposing a deferred vote to the new term. The party’s Bridget Masango says the ANC’s refusal perpetuates risks in unregulated micro-partial care homes. She says the DA cares for child protection and vows […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill The DA in South Africa criticises the parliamentary portfolio committee on Social Development’s dismissal of the Children’s Amendment Bill, despite acknowledgment of existing law gaps. ANC members cited a lack of public comment review, with the DA proposing a deferred vote to the new term. The party’s Bridget Masango says the ANC’s refusal perpetuates risks in unregulated micro-partial care homes. She says the DA cares for child protection and vows […] todayDecember 1, 2023 6
insert_link World Blinken holds meetings with officials in Middle East US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top officials in Israel and the West Bank, in his third visit to the region since October 7. This comes after a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was extended for a seventh day on Thursday. The United States says it supports Israel's right to defend itself, while also stressing civilians in Gaza should be protected. Sally Patterson has more. todayDecember 1, 2023 17
insert_link Namibia Future Africa Namibia launches Namibia Renewable Energy Fellowship Future Africa Namibia launched the Namibia Renewable Energy Fellowship which is an eight-month program, where they take on participants to learn more about renewable energy. Nandi Nakambale the Executive Director of Future Africa Namibia. todayDecember 1, 2023 15
insert_link South Africa No injuries reported in an explosion of a tanker carrying diesel on the N3 freeway in Durban No-one was injured yesterday in an explosion of a tanker carrying diesel on the N3 freeway in Durban. The driver pulled over and fled when the vehicle caugt fire, and thick plumes of smoke billowed from the tanker before it exploded. One side of the dual carriageway was affected, but was re-opened a few hours later. Sindi KaNgidi Msimang of the Road Traffic Information Centre says the cause of the […] todayDecember 1, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Popular Democratic Movement weighs in on SWAPO’s dismissal of Fishrot-related bill The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life and are protected from bullying and discrimination. The DA’s Nico de Jager says the ANC, through its majority, rejected the motion in their desire to block accountability for the provincial government. Manuel Ngaringombe of the Popular Democratic party in Namibia provided his opinion on a motion tabled in Namibia's parliament which […] todayDecember 1, 2023 16
insert_link Namibia Today marks World AIDS Day Today marks World AIDS Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about HIV. This day serves as a platform to express support for individuals living with HIV and to honor the memory of approximately 35 million people who have succumbed to HIV or AIDS-related illnesses. Local health practitioner Dr. Bernard Haufiku. todayDecember 1, 2023 41