insert_link South Africa National Task Team Deployed in Nongoma Following Political Killings: South African Police Take Swift Action Fannie Masemola, the South African National Police Commissioner, has ordered the deployment of the national task team to investigate political killings in the Nongoma area, KwaZulu-Natal. This directive follows the tragic killing of an IFP councillor and a child by unidentified gunmen, with two other children sustaining injuries. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe reports that the national commissioner has emphasized an exhaustive investigation, urging law enforcement to swiftly apprehend the suspects […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 25
insert_link World Report Links More than 100 Websites Disguised as Local News to Beijing PR Firm A new report linksmore than a hundred websites disguised as local news outlets pushing pro-China content to a Beijing public relations firm. Toronto-based digital watchdog Citizen Lab says there is heightened risk of inadvertent amplification with harmful consequences. Patrick Fok reports. todayFebruary 8, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Founding President Sam Nujoma Expresses Condolences on President Hage Geingob’s Passing Founding President Sam Nujoma signed the condolences book on Wednesday for the late President Hage Geingob, who passed away at 82 on Sunday in a Windhoek hospital. Nujoma, accompanied by his wife Kovambo Nujoma, conveyed heartfelt condolences to former First Lady Monica Geingos at Casa Rosalia in Windhoek. In his message, Nujoma acknowledged the nationwide grief, expressing solidarity with the Geingo family and the entire nation mourning the loss. todayFebruary 8, 2024 12
insert_link World S Korea president urging cooperation over forced labour compensation South Korea’s president is urging businesses in the country to co-operate with companies in Japan in paying damages to the victims of historical cases of forced labour. It comes after Korea’s top court in December upheld decisions ordering Japanese companies to compensate the families of victims who worked without pay under Japan’s colonial rule. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayFebruary 8, 2024 7
insert_link 2 24 Namibia Truck Driver Arrested for Culpable Homicide in Fatal Head-On Collision near Otjiwarongo In a tragic incident outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday morning, a 37-year-old truck driver has been apprehended on charges of culpable homicide following a head-on collision with a Volkswagen sedan. Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday afternoon. The collision, which occurred on the B1 road south of Otjiwarongo, claimed the life of 25-year-old Francois Seibeb, the sole occupant of the […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 18 24 2
insert_link South Africa SA’s GOOD Party Urges President Ramaphosa to Prioritize Action Over Hollow Plans in State of the Nation Address The GOOD Party, through its secretary-general Brett Herron, emphasizes that South Africans are in need of tangible solutions rather than well-intended yet hollow plans in President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming State of the Nation address. Herron asserts that there has been inadequate redress for historical social and economic exclusion. He calls for President Ramaphosa to address critical issues such as economic growth, the energy crisis, poverty, and land reform to effectively […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa SA’s Key State of the Nation Address Holds Historical Significance The upcoming State of the Nation address is not only marking the end of the current term but also coincides with South Africa's 30 years of freedom and democracy celebration, highlights the Presidency. Simultaneously, the EFF awaits a crucial court ruling on whether suspended members, including Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu, can attend tonight's SONA. Six EFF members were suspended for disrupting last year's address, barring them from participating in […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Abundant Mineral Wealth and Renewable Resources Spotlighted at ‘Investing in Africa’ Mining Indaba Namibia's Consul General in Cape Town, Selma Nghinamundova, representing Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, emphasized the nation's significant mineral wealth during the 'Investing in Africa' Mining Indaba. She underscored Namibia's standing as a key player in the global market for sought-after minerals, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, and rare earth metals crucial to green technologies. Nghinamundova also highlighted Namibia's rich natural wind and solar resources. todayFebruary 8, 2024 10
insert_link World At least nine dead from California storm California officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the powerful winter storm that left a trail of destruction across the state this week. Emergency crews are still scrambling to remove debris and respond to incidents. todayFebruary 8, 2024 10
