insert_link South Africa ActionSA Criticizes Western Cape Premier’s Address, Calls for Urgent Interventions ActionSA in the Western Cape criticizes Premier Alan Winde's state of the province address, citing a lack of clear plans to tackle declining governance, service delivery, and inequality. The party proposes robust measures against crime, social support for addicts, increased healthcare investment, and a new approach to housing provision. Michelle Wasserman of ActionSA emphasizes the need for urgent interventions to address collapsing municipalities and the looming threat of criminality. Wasserman […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia High-Level Police Meeting Convenes to Address Controversial Disclosure of Okahandja Shooting Post-Mortem Report A significant meeting of police officials took place to address the contentious issue of the unauthorized disclosure of the post-mortem report concerning one of the five individuals fatally shot by the police in Okahandja last year. The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters economic commissar Michael Amushelelo shared autopsy report details on social media, prompting concerns. A doctor, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed to The Namibian that an interpretation of the […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 6
insert_link World Two charged with Kansas City Super Bowl shooting Police in Kansas City have charged two people with murder following a mass shooting at the Super Bowl celebration parade. The violence last week left one person dead and almost two dozen injured. US correspondent Nick Harper reports. todayFebruary 21, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes Gauteng Premier for Lack of Solutions in State of the Province Address The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has criticized Premier Panyaza Lesufi for not presenting viable solutions to improve residents' well-being in his State of the Province address delivered yesterday evening. The DA's Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, highlights that Lesufi failed to address the ongoing load-shedding crisis and instead deferred the solution to municipalities that are already struggling to provide basic services. todayFebruary 20, 2024 1
insert_link Namibia Spiritual Leaders Commend Late President Hage Geingob for Unity and Freedom Advocacy Spiritual leaders from diverse denominations, led by the Council of Churches in Namibia, gathered on Sunday to pay homage to the late President Hage Geingob. Describing him as a dedicated believer and advocate for unity, they expressed gratitude for Geingob's commitment to freedom for churches during the national prayer day in Windhoek. Bishop Emeritus of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia, Dr Zephania Kameeta, led the tributes, portraying Geingob as […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 3
insert_link World Crew Of Cargo Vessel Forced To Abandon Ship After Houthi Missile Attack. The crew of a British registered cargo vessel have abandoned ship, after reportedly being hit by two missiles off the coast of Yemen. It's the latest attack by Houthi rebels in the area, who claim the ship suffered 'catastrophic damage'. John Bevir reports. todayFebruary 20, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Family of Late President Hage Geingob Resolves to Accept State Burial, Waiving Ancestral Rituals The family of the late President Hage Geingob has acknowledged that his remains will not be taken to his ancestral land for traditional funeral rituals. Despite this, they express contentment that he will be laid to rest alongside fellow comrades at Heroes' Acre. Geingob's nephew, John //Khamuseb, explained the lion clan's cultural practice, stating that traditionally, a person's remains are taken to where their umbilical cord was buried. According […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Unveils Alternative Budget Focused on Economic Growth and Job Creation The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has presented its alternative budget, emphasizing sustainable economic growth and job creation. The party advocates for market-oriented reforms, urging the removal of government-imposed barriers to growth and the revitalization of state-owned entities. Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speech, the DA's Dion George highlights the need for the unbundling of Eskom and the involvement of independent power producers to address the ongoing power […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 9
insert_link World UK Migrant Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Over Channel Crossing Deaths, In First Verdict of Its Kind. A man who piloted an inflatable boat attempting to cross the English Channel has been found guilty of manslaughter over the deaths of four migrants in 2022. It is the first time in the UK, a migrant steering a vessel has been found responsible for harm caused to others during a crossing. Simon Gaitán reports. todayFebruary 20, 2024 10
