insert_link Namibia PDM President Urges Ministry to Modernize Maize Production for Food Security McHenry Venaani, the president of the Popular Democratic Movement, has called upon the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to embrace modernization in maize production to achieve self-sufficiency. In a recent media statement, Venaani highlighted the alarming fact that Namibia imported around 82,000 tonnes of maize in 2023 alone. Expressing concern over the projected 42% harvest for 2023/24, leaving a substantial 60% gap in white maize needs, Venaani stressed […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Cape Winelands District Municipality says the fire line continues to burn out of control The Cape Winelands District Municipality says the fire line continues to burn out of control in the more inaccessible areas of the mountains above Kluitjieskraal outside Wolseley. Firefighters have been battling the fire since Monday afternoon, with about 40 structures lost. The municipality’s spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto, says the area causing the most concern at present is the fire line, fuelled by the aged pine plantation, and strong winds, which is […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. A man, identified as Mr X, voluntarily testified in-camera at the Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso building fire hearings yesterday that he started the fire that claimed the lives of 76 people last year. He told the inquiry that he started the fire on the ground floor of the building, after attempting to […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 7
insert_link World South Korea Says North Fired Volley of Missiles into Yellow Sea South Korea's military says North Korea fired a volley of cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea, heightening tensions in the region. Leader Kim Jong Un says he plans to boost the country's nuclear strike capabilities. Patrick Fok reports. todayJanuary 24, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Tragic Drowning Incident Unfolds at Swakoppoort Dam near Okahandja In a somber event on Tuesday afternoon, an adult male reportedly drowned in the Swakoppoort Dam, located just 35 km west of Okahandja. According to Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the Namibian Police Force community affairs commander in the Otjozondjupa Region, the incident occurred around 5pm. The victim, who was alone on a foam boat, fell into the dam, leading to the tragic event. beha revealed in a media statement on Wednesday […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 3
insert_link World Bank of Japan confident on reaching inflation goal The Bank of Japan says it is optimistic the conditions will become right to tweak ultra loose monetary policy in the future. It held off any policy adjustments at its first policy meeting of the year on Tuesday, saying its waiting to sustainably hit its 2-percent inflation target. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJanuary 24, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia ||Kharas Regional Council Faces Service Delivery Challenges Due to Absence of Management Committee Joseph Isaacks, the chairperson of the ||Kharas Regional Council, expressed that the absence of the council management committee has impeded the council's ability to provide services to the region's residents. Speaking to council staff members on Tuesday, Isaacks highlighted that the executive functions of the management committee have been non-operational for the past eight months. The regional council has been without a management committee since December 2022, as the council […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa ActionSA wants the Human Rights Commission to probe Wesbank for alleged racial discrimination ActionSA says it will be writing to the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate claims made by a former employee of Wesbank. The finance provider has been accused of using a specific system to charge higher interest rates to black clients. WesBank has refuted the allegations of discrimination against customers based on race as alleged. ActionSA’s spokesperson, Lerato Ngobeni, says the covert racism the finance provider represents cannot be […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 14
insert_link World UNSC says a two state solution is the only option in the Middle East Strong calls for a two state solution in the Middle East from the UN Security Council on Tuesday. The council held an open debate on the Israel-Gaza conflict attended by several Foreign Ministers. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayJanuary 24, 2024 4
