insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents to Protest ACC Over Redforce Investigation Delays Windhoek residents are set to demonstrate at the ACC headquarters on January 27, 2025, demanding progress in the three-year-old Redforce contract investigation. Activist Shaun Gariseb condemned the prolonged delay, citing household hardships caused by a faulty billing system. Protestors allege evidence tampering in Gobabis and claim the contract was improperly approved. They vow to intensify actions if their calls for fairness and accountability are ignored. today15 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Shooting incident at Swakopmund nightclub leads to investigation A case of discharging a firearm in a public place has been reported following a shooting incident at a Swakopmund nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning. The case has been officially recorded under the Swakopmund crime register, according to Erongo Police Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula. While details about the identity of the person who reported the incident remain unclear, Shomongula revealed that the wife of the suspect involved […] today8 January, 2025
World NY police hone in on health insurance exec killer Police looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of a US health insurance company in New York have searched a hostel where they believe the suspect may have been staying. New York police department says United Healthcare boss Brian Thompson was shot in a targeted attack. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports: today6 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Calls Grow In S.A for Minister Simelane’s Suspension Defend Our Democracy South Africa calls for former Justice minister Thembi Simelane to be removed from her new role as minister of Human Settlements over fresh corruption allegations. The group’s executive director, Zaakirah Vadi, urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend her pending the outcome of the investigation: today5 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary of 1944 Massacre of African Soldiers Reuters reports indicate that Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of the 1944 massacre in which African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two were killed by French troops. The soldiers had demanded fair treatment and payment upon their return. The massacre occurred in Thiaroye, a village near Senegal's capital, Dakar. Senegal has long called for France to take responsibility, issue an official apology, and investigate the […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link World India and Canada expel diplomats as ties worsen India and Canada have expelled each other's six diplomats as ties worsen over the murder of a Sikh leader in Canada last year. It comes after Canada said it asked the Indian government to waive the diplomatic immunity of some officials who have been named as persons of interest in the murder investigation. today15 October, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized New York Mayor charged with taking bribes Prosecutors have charged New York City Mayor Eric Adams with five counts of criminal offences, including bribery, wire fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. According to the BBC, the indictment unveiled on Thursday alleges Adams sought and accepted illegal campaign funds and over $100,000 (£75,000) in luxury travel benefits from Turkish businessmen and an official seeking to gain his influence. Adams said he plans to fight the charges. […] today26 September, 2024
insert_link Entertainment Miss SA contestant, Adetshina withdraws amid identity theft investigation South Africa’s Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber says the case around the citizenship of Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina indicates the urgent need for the digital modernisation of the department's processes. An ongoing investigation by the department has found prima facie evidence of fraud and identity theft committed by Adetshina’s mother. Adetshina has withdrawn from the contest. According to the Miss South Africa organization’s website, Adetshina was born […] today8 August, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenyan court orders suspected serial killer to be held for 30 days A Kenyan court on Tuesday ordered a man who police said has confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women to be detained for 30 days while the investigation continues. Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, described by police as a "vampire, a psychopath", was arrested in the early hours of Monday following the horrific discovery of mutilated bodies in a Nairobi garbage dump. He appeared in a Nairobi […] today16 July, 2024
