insert_link World Cohen outlines hush money payment at Trump’s directives Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has told a New York court how the former president ordered him to make hush money payments to cover up alleged affairs. Cohen is testifying as a witness for the prosecution in the case, as they try to convict Trump on campaign finance violations. The former president denies all the charges. Benji Hyer reports from outside the courthouse in New York City. todayMay 14, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi Calls for Urgent Action to Address Gauteng’s Water Crisis, Blames ANC Governance RISE Mzansi in Gauteng says the ongoing collapse of the water and sewage infrastructure in vast areas of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and Johannesburg, is an indictment on the ANC. Gauteng has been experiencing a water crisis due to ailing water infrastructure and poor governance. RISE Mzansi provincial convenor, Tebogo Moalusi, says they have a series of short-term goals that could reverse the water crisis within ten years if acted upon now. […] todayMay 14, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Labour observers and economists are not expecting much of a shift in the unemployment rate South Africa's Labour observers and economists are not expecting much of a shift in the unemployment rate. Statistics South Africa is set to release the unemployment figures in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey this week. The last data released for the fourth quarter of 2023 saw official unemployment tick up to 32.1 percent. Economist Dawie Roodt urged flexibility in dealing with the job crisis pending the outcome of the […] todayMay 14, 2024 18
insert_link World Israel Expands Operations In Both North and South of Gaza Fierce fighting is being reported in Jabalia, northern Gaza as Israeli troops attempt to recapture an area they initially claimed to have taken from Hamas months ago. This at the same time as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee Rafah, as Israel's military operation in the South of Gaza intensifies, despite pressure from the US. Sarah Coates reports for us from Tel Aviv. todayMay 14, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics 14 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibian Ports Authority Hits Record 8 Million Tonnes Cargo Milestone, Rand Strengthens Amid Dollar Decline: Key Financial Highlight Namibian Ports Authority Hits Record 8 Million Tonnes Cargo Milestone The Namibian Ports Authority (NAMPORT) has achieved a significant milestone in its fiscal year ending on March 31, 2024, by managing a staggering 8 million tonnes of cargo. This achievement marks a notable 4% increase from the previous year's record of 7.7 million tonnes, as reported by The Brief. Elias Mwenyo, NAMPORT's Executive for Commercial Services, attributed this remarkable feat […] todayMay 14, 2024 24
insert_link World First foreign UN staffer killed in Gaza Another United Nations staff member has been killed in Gaza. The UN worker was killed when the vehicle they were travelling came under fire on Monday in Rafah. Covering the latest for us is Jody Jacobs. todayMay 14, 2024 46
insert_link Namibia Justice ministry to host regional workshop on “Enhancing Equal Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems” Cabinet has approved the Justice ministry's plan to host a Regional Workshop, together with the U.N Office on Drugs and Crime, focusing on improving equal access to legal aid in criminal justice systems for Southern African States. The workshop aims to share successful national-level projects and experiences regarding legal aid for indigent litigants. Edmund //Khoaseb of the ministry. todayMay 14, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst Wade Henckert Emphasizes Socio-Economic Issues’ Influence on Namibian Voter Behavior Wade Henckert, a political analyst, highlighted the significant role of socio-economic concerns in molding voter behavior in Namibia. He stressed the profound impact of these issues on electoral decisions adding this. todayMay 14, 2024 47
insert_link South Africa S.A Minister Zikalala Addresses Lack of Registration for Contractor in George Building Collapse South Africa's Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, revealed that the primary contractor responsible for the collapsed building in George was not registered with the Construction Industry Development Board, which oversees the construction sector. During his visit to George in the Western Cape, where 32 workers lost their lives and 20 remain missing, Zikalala emphasized that the main contractor, Liatel Construction, being a private company, was not obligated […] todayMay 14, 2024 39
