Weekend Crime Roundup Indicates Drug Arrests in Rehoboth And Fatal Collision in Mariental

Weekend Crime Roundup Indicates Drug Arrests in Rehoboth And Fatal Collision in Mariental

In Rehoboth on Friday, police arrested two suspects in separate cases related to drug possession. A 52-year-old woman was caught with cannabis and mandrax valued at N$1,020, while a 35-year-old man was found with 165 grams of cannabis worth N$8,250. Meanwhile, at a roadblock near Kalkrand, a 25-year-old suspect was arrested with cannabis. All suspects are set to appear in court today. Meanwhile, in a fatal incident south of […]

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World

Air quality in India’s capital dips to “severe” levels

Air Quality in parts of New Delhi has dipped to "severe" levels - with pollutants spiking to 10 times the permissible limits. Overall, the air quality in the capital remained in the very poor category. Officials could now bring in more measures to tackle the pollution, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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World

Harris and Trump Make Last-Minute Push for Undecided Voters Amid Controversy

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Namibia

NHE constructs over 500 houses during the 2023/2024 financial year

NHE constructs over 500 houses during the 2023/2024 financial year . The Manager of Corporate Communications and Marketing Mutonga Matali, said this during a media engagement at the site inspection of houses being constructed at Ondangwa and Omuthiya towns.

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South Africa

S.A’s agriculture organisation sees red flags for the future economy

S.A's agriculture organisation TLU SA says it continue to see red flags for the future of South Africa’s economy. the organisation's Bennie van Zyl says instead of focusing on educating and empowering people on how to create wealth and play a responsible role in the economy, the government is engaging in emotional, ideological practices that put South Africa’s economic future at risk:

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Africa

Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Amid Election and Wiretapping Scandal

Mauritius has ordered a social media blackout for all internet providers until November 11, the day after its general election, which the opposition claims is an attempt to avoid electoral defeat. Reuters has it that the move follows a wiretapping scandal involving leaked recordings of conversations among politicians, police, journalists, and civil society members, which have circulated on social media since mid-October.

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Business / Economics

US jobs growth slower than expected last month

US job growth was slower than expected in October, as hurricanes and striking workers held down employment. The US job market is in the spotlight with just days to go until election day - where the economy has been at the centre of candidates' campaigns. Sally Patterson reports.

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South Africa

225 illegal miners resurface from underground in S.A’s North West province

A total of 225 illegal miners resurfaced from underground in Orkney Mine in North West yesterday due to starvation and dehydration. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says they are part of what is believed to be hundreds if not a thousand of illegal miners who are stuck underground with no food, water and necessities because the routes used to deliver food and necessities to these illegal miners, are blocked by vala […]

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South Africa

Transport Minister says the country needs a stable and well-maintained road network

S.A's Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says South Africa needs a stable and well-maintained road network that will improve access to economic activities and allows for the safe transportation of people and freight on a world-class road system. Creecy visited the R573 Moloto Corridor Road Project from Limpopo to Gauteng. She says quality road infrastructure plays a critically important role in the their economy:

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