insert_link South Africa Western Cape government is urging residents to join forces with the Law Enforcement during the festive season The Western Cape government is urging residents to join forces with the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan officers during the festive season to foster safer communities. Over the past month, these officers seized 27 firearms and carried out 1,253 arrests from October 30th to December 3rd, concentrating on areas with high crime rates. Reagen Allen, the MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, praised the relentless endeavors of LEAP officers in […] todayDecember 20, 2023 20
World Heavy rains in Gaza add to the humanitarian woes According to the United Nations, the recent heavy rains in Gaza have compounded the hardships faced by the local population. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, addressed journalists on Thursday, describing the situation as a "humanitarian catastrophe." He reiterated the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to alleviate the ongoing crisis. Reporting from the United Nations in New York, Jody Jacobs provides these updates. todayDecember 15, 2023 10
insert_link World Researchers say they now know what causes morning sickness Scientists say they have finally solved a millennia old mystery - pinpointing the exact cause of morning sickness. The research could lead to new treatment options for the estimated 80 percent of people who experience nausea and vomiting during their first trimester of pregnancy. Our correspondent Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 14, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia Lack of mobility hinder police work The Oshana Region's Namibian Police Force is persistently grappling with mobility challenges hindering their prompt response to reports. Consequently, Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has taken a proactive step by making his designated vehicle available for use by police officers during times when other vehicles are unavailable. Sakaria disclosed this information, emphasizing the importance of officers being transparent with the public. He urged them to honestly communicate the unavailability […] todayDecember 14, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Twenty-three houses were officially handed over to their new owners at Bukalo village Twenty-three houses were officially handed over to their new owners at Bukalo village in the Zambezi Region. The construction of the houses was funded through the Buy-a-Brick initiative, a partnership between the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia and Standard Bank. Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Eveline Nawases-Taeyele, commended the initiative during the handover, saying it focuses on addressing the causes of inequality at a time when the Namibian […] todayDecember 13, 2023 9
insert_link South Africa The alleged SA Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is found unfit to stand trial The South African High Court in the Western Cape has ruled that alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is not fit to stand trial. Presiding judge Nathan Erasmus, in agreement with the doctors’ report, stated that Mafe lacks an understanding of the wrongfulness of his alleged actions. The report, conducted by three doctors, concluded that Mafe is unfit to stand trial. Mafe had been charged with housebreaking, arson, and theft following […] todayDecember 12, 2023
insert_link World Spotify axing 17% of workforce Music streaming company Spotify is cutting around 17% of its workforce as it struggles with higher borrowing costs and a slowing economy. It's the latest round of redundancies at big tech companies. Nick Harper reports. todayDecember 5, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa Eskom is pinning its hope on the Municipal Debt Relief programme to address arrear debt Eskom says it continues to make efforts to address the arrear debt, particularly municipal debt, however, these have not yielded the desired outcome. As of the end of March this year, arrear municipal debt was at 58.5-billion-rand, a substantial 30-percent year-on-year increase from 44.7-billion-rand in March last year. The top 20 defaulting municipalities account for about 78-percent of total arrear municipal debt. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says they are pinning […] todayDecember 1, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Michael Amushelelo puts forth a proposal in order for Namibia to create thousands of jobs Michael Amushelelo put forth a proposal in order for Namibia to create thousands of jobs overnight. On his social media he asserts on the introduction of a 24 hour service across all the sectors of the nation's economy. Amushelelo says with government being the largest employer, the total employees will be an additional 120,000. Landless People's Movement's Lifalaza Simataa gave his opinion todayNovember 30, 2023 27