insert_link Entertainment Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty over ‘Rust’ shooting Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges over the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust. Prosecutors in the state of New Mexico recently refiled charges against the actor after the case fell apart last year. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 1, 2024 35
insert_link South Africa Cape Town Container Terminal Achieves Record Productivity at 17 Moves per Hour Transnet Port Terminals proudly announces that the Cape Town Container Terminal achieved an impressive milestone, achieving a high productivity rate of 17 moves per hour in a single shift last week. Oscar Borchards, the Acting Western Cape Managing Executive of Transnet Port Terminals, expressed the commitment to ensuring continuous improvement over an extended period.Borchards also revealed ongoing training for lifting equipment operators on new gantry cranes. This initiative aims to […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 6
insert_link Interview Transcripts Clarifying Misconceptions: MICT Executive Director Audrin Mathe Addresses Allegations on SIM Card Registration and State Surveillance Date: February 1, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In response to recent allegations circulating regarding SIM card registration being utilized for state surveillance, Audrin Mathe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, has categorically refuted these claims. The statement made aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding the government's efforts in combating telecoms-aided crimes and emphasizes the crucial role of SIM card registration in addressing criminal activities. "MICT categorically refutes these […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 17
insert_link Interview Transcripts Energy Ministry’s Response to Oil And Gas Sector Corruption Allegations: A Commitment to Ethical Governance February 1, 2024/Leonard Witbeen Eshioshange Ten Hasheela, the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, addressed the circulating allegations of corruption within the Ministry. The statement emphasizes the Ministry's commitment to executing its mandate ethically, without bias, and in accordance with existing legal provisions. Hasheela acknowledged the existence of a letter circulating on social media that makes serious allegations regarding corruption within the Ministry. In response, […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 6
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: The Need for Strategic Collaboration: McHenry Venaani on One Candidate Opposing Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa February 1, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent statement, McHenry Venaani , the President of the Popular Democratic Movement, expressed his views on the proposition of a single candidate opposing SWAPO's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwain the upcoming political landscape. Venaani emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration and the need for a comprehensive coalition formula to make such a proposition a reality. The central idea of supporting a single candidate is sound, according to […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 24
insert_link World More than 40-thousand without water a month on from Noto quake Tens of thousands of people remain without steady access to water a month on from the deadly earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula. The tremor destroyed 44-thousand homes and killed more than 230 people. About 14-thousand remain evacuees as the region struggles to rebuild reliable access to essentials. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayFebruary 1, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Energy Minister Denies Corruption in Oil and Gas Licensing Amid Scrutiny Energy Minister Tom Alweendo swiftly denied corruption allegations related to oil and gas licensing off Namibia's coast. The accusations surfaced in a letter attributed to Louis Beauvais, representing TotalEnergies shareholders, addressed to TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne. The ministry's Chief Public Relations Officer, Eshioshange Ten Hasheela, issued an official denial, raising concerns about transparency in Namibia's oil and gas licensing process. todayFebruary 1, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Electoral Commission Prepared for Voter Registration Weekend The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared its readiness for the upcoming voter registration weekend. A total of 23,303 registration stations will be operational from 8 AM to 5 PM, providing citizens with the opportunity to register or verify their details. Notably, the voters' roll has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 27 million. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo credited the success to the online registration platform, which facilitated […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Information and Communications Technology ministry dismisses SIM Card registration allegations as “baseless”… The Information and Communications Technology ministry has categorically denied allegations that assert the SIM card registrations are for mass surveillance purposes. Executive Director Audrin Mathe. todayFebruary 1, 2024 14
