Namibian Defendants’ Phala Phala Theft Case Postponed

Namibian Defendants’ Phala Phala Theft Case Postponed

Three Namibian defendants, Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph, and Ndilinasho David Joseph, briefly appeared in the Modimolle Magistrate's Court in Limpopo. Their case, involving the theft of $580,000 from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's game farm, was postponed until later this year. The state alleges they stole the cash from a couch at Ramaphosa's residence in February 2020. Imanuwela David faces additional charges of money laundering and remains in custody, while […]

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Namibia

BIG Coalition Hosts Public Discussion on Inequality and Poverty

The Basic Income Grant Coalition will hold a public discussion today at the Gateway Conference Centre. The event aims to bring together political parties and presidential candidates to address critical issues of inequality and poverty in Namibia. The discussion seeks to amplify stakeholder voices and explore sustainable solutions to improve the living standards of Namibians facing economic difficulties amidst rising inequality and economic challenges. The organization's researcher, Tjipura Tjipura:

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World

Indian doctors refuse to call off strike

Protesting doctors in India have refused to call off their strike a day after the country's Supreme Court announced it is setting up a taskforce to look into the safety of healthcare professionals. Tens of thousands of doctors have been protesting for more than a week now after a medic was raped and murdered on the premises of a hospital in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata earlier this month. […]

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South Africa

DA Criticizes Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s Address as Lacking Practical Solutions

The DA in Gauteng says premier Panyaza Lesufi presents himself as a champion of the people, yet he walks a path that leads only to further hardship for residents. The party responded to the premier’s state of the province address. In his address last week, Lesufi made promises to deal with a range of challenges including unemployment, crime, and poor infrastructure. The DA’s, Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, says the premier’s speech lacked […]

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South Africa

South African National Assembly Speaker Submits Affidavit to High Court in John Hlophe Judicial Service Commission Case

The speaker of the South African National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has submitted an affidavit to the High Court concerning legal challenges to John Hlophe's designation to the Judicial Service Commission. The designation, made by Parliament in July, has been contested due to Hlophe's past removal as a judge for gross misconduct. Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says the speaker maintains her neutral stance, noting that the decision to designate Hlophe was a […]

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Africa

Africa CDC Prepares for Mpox Vaccinations Across DRC and Other Nations

The Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries could begin vaccinating against mpox within days, Africa's top public health agency announced on Tuesday to Reuters. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has been coordinating with affected countries on logistics and communication strategies to facilitate the rollout of vaccine doses, which are expected to arrive soon following pledges from the European Union, Bavarian Nordic, the United States, and […]

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World

Trump campaign hacked by Iran say U.S. intelligence agencies

Iran has hacked into former U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign according to U.S. security agencies. The FBI, National Intelligence Office and cybersecurity agency also said Tehran tried unsuccessfully to breach the Biden-Harris campaign. Here's Caroline Malone with the report for us from Washington.

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South Africa

S.A Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services has met its target for prison inspections

The S.A Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services has met its target for prison inspections. Addressing Parliament's portfolio committee on Correctional Services, director Thembelihle Nhlanzi-Ngema highlighted ongoing issues, including deteriorating infrastructure, excessive solitary confinement, and insufficient education. She also notes concerns over the use of force and unaffordable bail, emphasising the need for reforms:

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Africa

Kenya’s Top Court Suspends Ruling on 2023 Finance Law

Kenya's top court has suspended a lower court's ruling that declared the 2023 finance law unconstitutional. Reuters says, the court emphasized the need to maintain budgetary stability until the government's appeal is heard next month. The finance law is crucial for outlining the government's revenue-raising measures, including tax increases.

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