insert_link Namibia Fishrot Trial Delayed Until April as Judge Dismisses Recusal Application The Fishrot fishing quotas fraud, corruption, and racketeering trial is set to be postponed until at least April, following Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo's rejection of an application for his recusal from the trial. Chinhengo dismissed the recusal application made by one of the accused, Nigel van Wyk, in a judgment delivered at the High Court in Windhoek Correctional Facility. The judge concluded that it was reasonable for Van Wyk to […] todayMarch 13, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Pastor Arrested in Omusati Region for Alleged Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl Namibian Police Force in the Omusati Region has apprehended a pastor wanted for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Okando village, Oshikuku Constituency, between June 2020 and September 2022. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, NamPol Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is scheduled to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court. The incident was reported last week Thursday by an 18-year-old woman residing with the victim. The […] todayMarch 12, 2024 40
insert_link World Former Trump aide Peter Navarro ordered to report to prison Donald Trump's former advisor Peter Navarro has been ordered to report to a US prison next week to begin serving a four month sentence. The economic advisor was convicted last year on two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with an investigation into the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol. Sally Patterson has more. todayMarch 12, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Water Shortages in Gauteng Lead to Health Concerns, Freedom Front Plus Raises Alarms The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng raises concerns over water shortages affecting parts of the province, including Mogale City Municipality in the West Rand. The damaged power system of City Power has rendered Rand Water’s Eikenhof Pump Station non-operational. Some residents are reportedly experiencing gastrointestinal disorders due to the water crisis. Amanda de Lange from the FF Plus highlights the challenges faced by elderly individuals who lack transportation to access […] todayMarch 12, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend in Otjiwarongo After Argument In Otjiwarongo, a 40-year-old woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly stabbing her 38-year-old boyfriend in the Ombili informal settlement following an argument. According to Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, the victim survived the stabbing and was admitted to Otjiwarongo State Hospital in critical condition. Nawa mentioned that the victim was transported to the hospital with the knife still lodged in his right shoulder, […] todayMarch 12, 2024 2
insert_link World Katie Britt defends State of the Union rebuttal Alabama Senator Katie Britt has defended her telling of a story about a woman who was the victim of human trafficking. Britt provided the account during the Republican Party's rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address where she attacked the Democrats for their border policies. Her speech has been widely mocked by comedians who suggest she was overly dramatic. U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports. todayMarch 12, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa SA’s Department of Basic Education Dismisses Claims of Bill Rejection as Delay Tactic The South African Department of Basic Education refutes claims by the DA that the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill has been rejected, deeming it a desperate attempt to hinder essential transformation in the sector. The DA asserted that Gauteng parents rejected the bill during public hearings, citing concerns about the implications of the Bela Bill. Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga dismisses these claims, emphasizing that the views expressed at hearings are […] todayMarch 12, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa SA’s Electoral Commission Responds to DA’s Appeal for Foreign Assistance in Election Observations The South African Independent Electoral Commission acknowledges the Democratic Alliance's letter to the United States, European Union, and other countries seeking resources for independent domestic observers ahead of the 29 May elections. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo states that while the commission believes in the importance of election observation, the DA's direct appeal to foreign executives is not in alignment with the typical process of international observation. Mamabolo highlights the unique […] todayMarch 12, 2024 16
insert_link World IAEA chief begins Japan visit The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is visiting Japan for a progress report on the discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. Japan began a 30-year release of more than a million tonnes of treated, radioactive water used to cool the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in August. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMarch 12, 2024 4
