insert_link Business / Economics February 2024 Vehicle Sales Stable Year-on-Year, Surge Month-on-Month In February 2024, total new vehicle sales remained steady, reaching 1,102 units, almost matching the figures from the previous year, which stood at 1,103 units. This represents a slight contraction of 0.1% year-on-year but marks a significant increase of 16.0% month-on-month. Economist Halleluya Ndimulunde from Simonis Storm provides insights. today20 March, 2024
insert_link World U.S Supreme Court approves controversial Texas law The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a controversial immigration law in Texas to come into effect. Senate Bill 4 gives police the power to detain people suspected of crossing the border illegally. The Biden administration has tried to block the legislation. William Denselow reports from Austin, Texas. today20 March, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA’s National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigates Speaker of National Assembly for Alleged Corruption South Africa's Parliament confirms that the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate has conducted a search and seizure operation at the Johannesburg home of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The probe is connected to alleged corruption during her tenure as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. Parliament's spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo, asserts her innocence, stating that she fully cooperated during the search. He emphasizes that Mapisa-Nqakula remains committed to […] today20 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Civil Aviation Authority Unveils Audit Results Following International Review The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority has unveiled the results of its audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Bethuel Mujeteng, Chairperson of the NCAA Board, shared insights into the audit findings during a press briefing. today20 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Calls for Dismissal of National Youth Council Leadership Intensify Amid Organizational Turmoil Members of the Representative Council of the National Youth Council are demanding the removal of the entire NYC board and executive chairperson, accusing them of failing to serve the youth and fulfill their mandate. Tensions escalated following the cancellation of an RC meeting due to internal conflicts among attendees and organizational leaders. As a result, the NYC's executive director, Calista Schwartz-//Gowases, has been suspended amidst growing dissatisfaction within the council. today20 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Teenage Girl Suffers Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Alleged Attack by Security Guard In a disturbing incident reported on Sunday, a 19-year-old female sustained multiple wounds to her chest, abdomen, and right arm after being struck by bullets allegedly fired by a security guard at a shop in Witvlei. The victim was rushed to receive medical treatment following the shooting incident, which occurred around 4am. The police are investigating the case as an attempted murder. today19 March, 2024
insert_link World Hong Kong lawmakers are holding a special meeting to resume reading of the city’s domestic national security legislation Hong Kong lawmakers are holding a special meeting to resume reading of the city's domestic national security legislation. Authorities have accelerated the vetting of the bill, after the city's leader said he wanted the legislative process to be completed "at full speed." Laura Westbrook reports. today19 March, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s City Power is set to commence an audit of solar geysers today South Africa's City Power is set to commence an audit of solar geysers today, focusing on units installed in 2014 and installing new ones in low-income households across service delivery centers. According to spokesperson Isaac Mangena, this initiative aims to reap environmental benefits by preventing over 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The audits will kick off in Lenasia and Midrand, with appointed agents conducting house-to-house visits. Mangena emphasized that […] today19 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Tragic Incidents Unfold in Weekend Crime Reports A 24-year-old woman, Charlien van Wyk, tragically lost her life after allegedly being stabbed by her boyfriend on Saturday evening in Rhine Street at Wanaheda. According to reports from the Namibian Police Force, Van Wyk and her boyfriend were observed exiting a shack house before she collapsed to the ground, suspected to be a result of a quarrel inside. Despite efforts from paramedics, she was declared deceased at the scene. […] today19 March, 2024