insert_link South Africa United Africans Transformation Calls for Investigation into Rising Extortion in South African Municipalities South Africa's United Africans Transformation has called on the Special Investigating Unit and Auditor General to investigate rising extortion within municipalities. They revealed that corrupt officials are demanding bribes from businesses in exchange for payments, disrupting service delivery and hindering economic growth. The party’s spokesperson, Mighty Mabule also condemned construction mafias for disrupting infrastructure projects by demanding protection fees: todaySeptember 23, 2024 39
insert_link Namibia Director of Education in Oshikoto region emphasizes the importance of preserving local languages The Director of Education in Oshikoto region, Aletta Eises, emphasized the importance of preserving local languages to promote cultural heritage. She made the remarks during the celebration of Namibia Heritage Week at Olukonda constituency on Friday. todaySeptember 23, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa SA Government Praises Emergency Teams for Response to Severe Weather S.A government has commended emergency services teams in responding to situations due to the inclement weather conditions in parts of the country. Two people died in KwaZulu-Natal after being stranded in snow on the N3 highway, while parts of Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and the Free State were also affected by snow. Government’s acting spokesperson, Nomonde Mnukwa, says although the roads are cleared, motorists are urged to drive cautiously as […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 21
insert_link World Birmingham Police and FBI Launch Manhunt After Alabama Shooting Leaves Four Dead, 18 Injured Birmingham police together with the FBI have launched a manhunt for suspects who shot and killed four people and injured 18 in Alabama. According to officials, multiple people drove up to the Five Points South area, got out of their vehicles, and began shooting, before driving away. Police believe the shooters were carrying out a hit on one person and the other victims were caught in the crossfire. Birmingham mayor […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President urges world leaders to confront and overcome global challenges including poverty S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to confront and overcome global challenges including poverty, emerging conflicts, and public health emergencies. He delivered South Africa's statement at the Summit of the Future currently underway in New York. This is where the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Pact for the Future. Ramaphosa says the pact is an opportunity to change and reinvigorate the multilateral system so that it is […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Katutura Central Constituency Councillor’s letter to the City of Windhoek irks resident’s committee Katutura Central Constituency Councillor, Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo, has submitted a letter to the City of Windhoek, requesting a debt write-off for a family in his constituency. The document, obtained by Future Media, highlights his appeal for financial relief. However, Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, argues that such an approach should be expanded to benefit more families rather than focusing on a single unit. todaySeptember 23, 2024 21
insert_link 7 Namibia Knowledge Ipinge Defends Move to SWAPO, As Political Analyst Weighs In Former Affirmative Repositioning activist Knowledge Ipinge, who officially joined the South West Africa People’s Organization on Saturday, clarified that he never became a member of AR following its shift to a political party. Ipinge explained that his decision to rejoin SWAPO was largely influenced by the leadership of the party’s vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, whose values he praised as pragmatic, rooted in integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity. Political Analyst Ndumba […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 40 7
insert_link World Landslides and flooding kill six in central Japan Rescue efforts are underway in Japan’s Noto region after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding at the weekend. At least six people are dead and 10 unaccounted for. As Chris Gilbert reports. todaySeptember 23, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Katutura Central Constituency Councillor Responds to Criticism In a recent statement, Katutura Central Constituency councillor Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo addressed concerns raised by community member Shaun Gariseb regarding his approach to constituency matters. Katjaimo clarified that Gariseb's comments stem from a misunderstanding of his office's responsibilities. Firstly, Katjaimo emphasized that he has written thousands of letters similar to Gariseb’s during one-on-one consultations with community members. "I used my office letterhead because these letters pertain to my official […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 8