insert_link South Africa DA Demands Police Leadership Appear Before Parliament Over 5.4 Million Docket Closures In South Africa, the DA says it wants the police top brass, led by the minister Senzo Mchunu, to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police, over the closure of over 5.4-million dockets since 2018. The dockets were closed due to insufficient evidence or leads since the 2018/2019 financial year. The DA’s, Lisa Schickerling, says the information provided by Mchunu highlights key areas of concern in docket management and the […] todayAugust 12, 2024 21
insert_link Health / Medical Rare Disease Alliance highlights the critical issues surrounding Spinal Muscular Atrophy Bianca Özcan, The head of Rare Disease Aliiance, highlighted the critical issues surrounding Spinal Muscular Atrophy during August's Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. The theme for this year's SMA Awareness Month is "#WeAreOne," which aims to unite diverse communities in a common goal: improving the lives of those affected by SMA. Bianca expressed her hopes for advancements in research and treatment, emphasizing the collective dream of a better world for […] todayAugust 12, 2024 20
insert_link World Tropical storm Maria makes landfall in Japan Tropical Storm Maria has made landfall in northern Japan dumping a month's worth of rain on the region. Officials say it's just the third such storm to hit this part of the country's Pacific coast since records began. East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. todayAugust 12, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town Granted Permission for Emergency Spillway Construction The Department of Water and Sanitation has granted the City of Cape Town permission to construct an emergency spillway on the fourth and remaining farm dam near Malmesbury, which is reported to be on the verge of collapse. The department’s spokesperson, Mandla Mathebula, says the collapse of the other three dams in Riverlands have resulted in flooding that caused severe property and infrastructure damage, leading to hundreds of people requiring […] todayAugust 12, 2024 18
insert_link World Police footage sheds more light on Trump assassination attempt Newly released footage from police in the United States has revealed moments of frustration, chaos and miscommunication surrounding the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last month. The former US President was nicked by a bullet in the shooting, which killed one person and injured two others at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Reporting for us is Benji Hyer. todayAugust 12, 2024 16
insert_link Africa DR Congo and Zambia Begin Talks After Border Closure Disrupts Key Export Route According to Reuters, the Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated discussions with Zambia following Zambia's decision to temporarily close their border. This move came after Congolese authorities banned imported soft drinks and beer, leading to protests by transporters in Kasumbalesa, a border town. The border closure has disrupted a crucial export route for Congo, which is a major copper producer. todayAugust 12, 2024 7
insert_link Africa ECOWAS Aims to Reintegrate Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into Regional Bloc West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States, says it will continue to encourage Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso to rejoin the bloc. Reporting for us is Tesem Akende from Jos. todayAugust 12, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says capitalism is the new apartheid National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa says capitalism is the new apartheid. The union says under apartheid being black was a barrier to quality education, quality healthcare, and a life of dignity. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says South Africans now need to be wealthy to experience the benefits of freedom. Hlubi-Majola says without a decent income, the working class is blocked from achieving a life of dignity and genuine […] todayAugust 12, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 12 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Secures €7.5 Million Grant for Electrification as Global Oil Prices Stabilize and Market Volatility Persists Namibia has received a significant boost in its electrification efforts, securing a €7.5 million grant from Germany’s KfW Development Bank. This funding, in collaboration with local agencies, aims to enhance electricity access in peri-urban and rural areas, specifically targeting the North-East and North-West regions. This initiative reflects Namibia's commitment to improving energy infrastructure and supporting economic development through increased access to reliable power. In Nigeria, the Dangote Oil Refinery, a […] todayAugust 12, 2024 12
