insert_link Namibia Windhoek High Court Sets Date for Hearing on Fired ||Kharas Regional Council Councillors’ Urgent Application The Windhoek High Court has scheduled the hearing of an urgent application by three fired councillors from the ||Kharas Regional Council as a normal application on April 18, 2024. Councillors Lazarus Nangolo, Taimi Amakali, and Susan Ndjaleka were suspended on January 25, 2024, by ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson Joseph Isaacks for various alleged offenses, including absconding from meetings and sabotaging the council. The court will address the matter in a […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 8
insert_link World US President Biden urges Congress to pass foreign aid bill as he attacks “un-American” Donald Trump US President Joseph Biden has called Donald Trump "dumb, shameful and dangerous" for comments made about American allies. Former President Trump — who's vying for the White House again — said he'd "encourage Russia to do whatever the hell it wants" if NATO countries in Europe didn't spend enough on defence. Those remarks, and Biden's response, come as lawmakers clash in Congress over a bill that would provide aid for […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia NamPol Urges Responsible Conduct: Hit-and-Run Drivers Face Legal Consequences The Namibian Police Force in the Oshikoto Region issues a stern warning to drivers involved in accidents, emphasizing adherence to duties and responsibilities. Inspector Ellen Nehale-Kangulu, the region’s Community Affairs Chief, highlights the importance of reporting accidents promptly. Drivers failing to fulfill these obligations could face legal consequences, with the police prepared to open cases against hit-and-run offenders. NamPol urges responsible conduct and cooperation from the public in ensuring road […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 15
insert_link World US border official becomes the first cabinet member to be impeached in nearly 150 years Here's an update on our earlier story.... Alejandro Mayorkas — the man in charge of governing America's borders — has become the first US cabinet member to be impeached in nearly 150 years. Representatives in Congress's lower chamber, the House of Representatives, voted narrowly on Tuesday night to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security, at the second time of asking. Republican Party lawmakers in the House allege that Secretary Mayorkas […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa ActionSA in Ekurhuleni has submitted a motion of no confidence against mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana ActionSA in Ekurhuleni has submitted a motion of no confidence against mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, and his team of mayoral committee members. Leader of the party’s caucus in the metro, Siyanda Makhubo, says since Ngodwana’s election, with the help of the ANC, EFF and seven minority parties, service delivery and the city’s financial standing has deteriorated. He says the motion of no confidence is in a bid to save Ekurhuleni from […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 15
insert_link World US Defense Secretary to return this week after hospital visit US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital and is expected to return to the Pentagon later this week. It's the second time Austin has been admitted for medical treatment this year. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 14, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Beware of Scams: Ministry Warns Against Fraudulent Youth Development Grant Applications The Sport, Youth and National Service Ministry of issued a warning regarding scammers falsely soliciting online applications for a youth development grant for the year 2024/2025. Aina Shikesho, the ministry’s Chief Public Relations Officer, alerts the public, particularly young individuals, to exercise caution and avoid falling victim to deceptive schemes. Shikesho detailed the fraudulent practices, including enticing individuals to click on misleading links featuring an image of Minister Agnes Tjongarero. […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa A constitutional law expert says the ANC’s cadre deployment policy is only the tip of the iceberg The SA Constitutional Court’s decision to reject the ANC’s bid to overturn an order for it to hand over all records of its cadre deployment committee is a victory for transparency. This is according to Constitutional law scholar, Pierre de Vos. In a piece for the Daily Maverick, he says the ANC’s formal cadre deployment policy is only the tip of the iceberg. De Vos says cadre deployment has become […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Raises Concerns Over Underspending in South African Province The in South Africa raises concerns over a decade of underspending in the province, resulting in the return of over 1.3 billion rand to the national government. The party highlights missed opportunities to build houses, public schools, and state hospitals with the unutilized funds. Spokesperson Armand Cloete points out the revelation by MEC for Finance, Gadija Brown, regarding the underspending of conditional allocations received from the national level, following the […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 4
