insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust To South Africa, ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust. He delivered the OR Tambo memorial lecture in Ekurhuleni yesterday evening. Sunday marked the 107th birthday of the late former ANC president Oliver Tambo, the party’s longest-serving president. Ramaphosa says even as the government of national unity continues to make progress, the electoral outcome put in the starkest of terms what the ANC […] todayOctober 28, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia NamPol inaugurates new police station in Ohangwena Region The Inspector General of the Namibian Police (NamPol), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has officially inaugurated the Onamukulo police station in the Ohangwena Region, highlighting the government's commitment to delivering effective law enforcement services to all Namibians. During the inauguration ceremony, Shikongo said that the establishment of this police station marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to bring police services closer to local communities. He said, "This reflects the […] todayOctober 22, 2024 24
insert_link World German police arrest drug delivery gang German police have busted a criminal gang they accuse of using a restaurant to deliver drugs. From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. According to Deutsche Welle, the pizzeria in Düsseldorf was found to be delivering more than just pizzas. German police reported that the restaurant was also offering cocaine as a side dish, humorously listed on the menu as "pizza No. 40." "This was one of the most […] todayOctober 22, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia NamPol under fire for traffic bias The Namibia Police Force has responded to complaints regarding alleged discrimination by traffic law enforcement officers against operators of seven-seater vehicles. Nampol spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, clarified that the police force has not authorised any discriminatory practices in enforcing the Road Traffic and Transportation Act. Shikwambi said that vehicles operating without public transportation permits are subject to the same enforcement measures, regardless of vehicle type. Shikwambi […] todayAugust 13, 2024 48
insert_link Africa Nigeria cracks down on illegal jet operations Nigeria has suspended the licenses of three private jet operators in the country. Aviation authorities say they were engaged in commercial operations in violation of the law. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. todayApril 17, 2024 33
insert_link World German police target China-linked human smuggling gang Dawn raids have taken place across Germany, with police saying they busted a people smuggling ring. From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. todayApril 17, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia NamPol launches search for fugitive prisoners in Zambezi region Police have launched a massive manhunt for 11 prisoners who escaped from a police holding cell in the north-eastern Zambezi region. The trial-awaiting escapees cut through the roof of the Katima Mulilo police station before escaping. Locals have been warned to be vigilant as the prisoners were awaiting trial for serious crimes. Here is the NamPol spokesperson in the region, Inspector Kisco Sitali. todayApril 16, 2024 50
insert_link Namibia NamPol investigates Engen service station armed robbery An armed robbery occurred at the Engen service station on Monte Christo Street, with unconfirmed reports indicating that around N$ 700,000 was stolen. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, Nampol’s Head of Community Affairs for the Khomas region has more. todayMarch 12, 2024 130
insert_link World Seven men arrested in India for violating a tourist Seven men are in custody in India for the alleged gang-rape of a Brazilian-Spanish tourist and assault on her husband, authorities said, in a case that has shone a new spotlight on the endemic problem of sexual violence against women in the country. According to CNN, the couple, who had been traveling by motorcycle from the state of West Bengal to neighboring Nepal, was found late Friday by police officers […] todayMarch 6, 2024 22