insert_link World Japan’s moon probe resumes mission after regaining power Japan’s space agency says its lunar probe has begun functioning again after losing power on the moon’s surface last week. The ‘SLIM’ explorer lost power days after successfully landing on the moon on January 19, but JAXA says it is now operational and restarting its mission. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJanuary 29, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa FOLLOW UP: Uncontrolled Fires Persist in Breede Valley and Witzenberg, Cape Winelands; Night Conditions Offer Some Respite In a follow-up to our previous report, wildfires in Breede Valley and Witzenberg within the Cape Winelands district continue to rage uncontrollably. However, more favorable outcomes have been observed due to cooler night temperatures and reduced wind speeds. Jo-Anne Otto, spokesperson for the Cape Winelands District Municipality, notes that the combination of hot, dry weather and available fuel, such as aged fynbos and alien vegetation, remains conducive to the fires. […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Rössing Foundation Enhances Education at Oshela Secondary School with Generous Textbook Donation The Rössing Foundation demonstrated its commitment to education by donating over 1400 textbooks and various learning materials to Oshela Secondary School in Okongo, located in the Ohangwena Region. The donated textbooks cover subjects such as mathematics, sciences, business studies, and entrepreneurship. In addition to the textbooks, the foundation provided essential teaching and learning tools, including an overhead projector, maths sets, and calculators, with a total estimated value of N$295,000. Lysias […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia ACC Director General Orders Higher Education Minister and PA to Repay N$69,000 in Travel Allowances The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa, has instructed the Minister of Higher Education, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, and her personal assistant to reimburse a total of N$69,000 out of N$952,000 in travel allowances disbursed to them in 2022. The ACC investigation report, dated January 25, this yea reveals that Kandjii-Murangi received subsistence and travel allowances from entities under her jurisdiction, including the Namibia Training Authority and the Namibia University […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 8
insert_link World Three American soldiers killed in Jordan drone attack Three American soldiers have been killed in a drone attack in Jordan. President Joe Biden said the US " shall respond" to the incident which he blamed on "Iran-backed militant groups". Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayJanuary 29, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa An SA political analyst says the ANC is using the Israel/Gaza issue as an electioneering opportunity The ANC is now unashamedly and brazenly using the Israel/Gaza issue as an electioneering opportunity, without any subtlety which points to opportunism. This is the view of South African political analyst Daniel Silke. Last week, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to stop killing and harming people in Gaza. This comes after South Africa lodged an application accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Silke says the ANC is desperately […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 5
insert_link World UN launches full scale investigation into UNRWA staff participation in Oct 7th attacks on Israel The United Nations Secretary General has expressed alarm at allegations that several UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. The UN's aid agency in Gaza is launching an urgent and comprehensive independent review of all staff. Meanwhile, the United States has for now ended all funding to the agency that's tasked with supporting Palestinian refugees. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJanuary 29, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Uncontrolled Fires Ravage Breede Valley and Witzenberg Areas in Cape Winelands District The Fire Services of the Cape Winelands District Municipality have reported that fires in the Breede Valley and Witzenberg areas persist uncontrollably. According to spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto, the escalation is attributed to robust north-westerly winds. The flames have intensified notably at Bains Kloof and Fairy Glen, leading to flare-ups in areas previously deemed contained. Otto expresses hope that the fire in Elandsberg will eventually extinguish itself. todayJanuary 29, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents Unite to Address Delayed ‘Debt Relief’ Promised as Christmas Gift On February 7th, Windhoek residents plan to convene at the City of Windhoek's inquiry desk to inquire about the pledged "debt relief" announced as a Christmas gift in December. Their collective goal is to investigate the reasons behind the delays in receiving this holiday assistance and to address discrepancies in the information provided, particularly concerning pensioners who were advised to settle their accounts without anticipating debt write-offs. Shaun Gariseb, a […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 45