insert_link Namibia Correctional Services Dismisses Overcrowding Concerns Concerns over overcrowding in correctional facilities were raised last year, highlighting challenges such as poor living conditions, resource strain, and rehabilitation difficulties. However, Correctional Service Commissioner General Raphael Hamunyela insists that overcrowding is not an issue. today5 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Erongo region strengthens GBV response Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope launched the Erongo Regional Gender Permanent Task Force last year as part of national efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV). The initiative coordinates responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse, which remain among the most prevalent crimes in the region. Speaking on the progress of the Task Force, Itope reiterated that GBV continues to be a pressing issue in Erongo. He […] today4 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa Hawks Confirm NPA Probe Into High Treason Cases in S.A In S.A, Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has confirmed that the National Prosecuting Authority is investigating four cases of high treason related to spreading false information. Speaking to the SABC, Lebeya refused to name the organisations. The Solidarity Movement, including AfriForum, recently sent a delegation to meet with the Trump administration. Lebeya says the NPA will decide on potential arrests: Meanwhile, former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has criticised AfriForum for their […] today4 March, 2025
insert_link World Pro-Trump US attorney declares himself lawyer for the President Police in Washington DC have sent an arrest warrant for a United States Congressman — but in a stunning rebuke, the US Attorney's office in the nation's capital is refusing to sign it, in a move that goes against legal convention. Benji Hyer reports. today26 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Criminal Gangs Target Vehicles at Windhoek Malls Criminal gangs in Windhoek are increasingly targeting vehicles parked at shopping malls. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Josia Shiweda reports that a recent social media video captured a gang breaking into a car at a Windhoek mall. The Windhoek City Police confirmed the incident, stating that the thieves left empty-handed. While speaking to Josia, Murapo stressed that aside from activating car alarms as essential to deter criminals for attempted break-ins, the […] today25 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Action Society Backs Call for Police-Community Partnerships in S.A Action Society supports S.A Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s call for stronger partnerships between police and communities to fight crime. This follows the latest crime statistics showing over six-thousand-900 murders and eleven-thousand-800 rapes between 1 October and 31 December last year. Action Society’ Juanita du Preez called for crime conviction rates to be included in crime stats to better understand the justice system’s effectiveness: today22 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Nationwide Tributes as Nujoma’s Final Journey Continues Our reporter, Nduuvundi David, confirms that the remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma have departed from Eenhana to Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport, where they will be flown to Rundu for the third state memorial service. A massive crowd lined the roads from 06h00, paying their final respects. Meanwhile, the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay honored Nujoma with motorcade processions today. In Swakopmund, the convoy left the […] today22 February, 2025
insert_link World U.S Senate confirms Kash Patel as new FBI director Kash Patel, a longtime loyalist to U.S President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The final vote was 51-49 with all Senate Democrats opposing him along with two republican senators - Alaska's Lisa Murkowski and Maine's Susan Collins. Kate fisher reports from Washington today21 February, 2025
insert_link World 11-year-old Texas girl commits suicide after being bullied about immigration status In the U.S, a mother in Texas says her 11-year-old daughter committed suicide after being bullied about her family's immigration status. School police are now investigating. Toni Waterman has more. today21 February, 2025