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United Nations’ internal investigations team has closed several cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack

The United Nations' internal investigations team has closed several cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack, due to lack of evidence provided by Israel. The U.N Office of Internal Oversight Services has been investigating some 12 cases, following Israel's accusations in January this year. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.  

todayApril 30, 2024 11

Namibia

Scandal Hits National Petroleum Corporation

The National Petroleum Corporation is reeling from a scandal involving the alleged theft of N$1 million worth of fuel, with four arrests made, including Immanuel Mulunga's nephew. Denzel Mulunga, Simeon Shilongo, Jason Malima, and Graham Platt (46) face charges ranging from theft to money laundering and conspiracy. Notably, Jason Malima is related to Victor Malima, CEO of Enercon, a military contractor in legal dispute with Namcor over a N$60 million […]

todayMarch 15, 2024 38 6

South Africa

DA Demands Accountability Over Cancelled South African Airways Deal

South Africa's Democratic Alliance is demanding accountability from the government, including Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan, regarding the South African Airways- Takatso Consortium deal. The minister announced yesterday that the sale of a 51% stake in SAA to Takatso has been terminated, citing obstacles such as the necessity to revalue the airline's assets. Mimmy Gondwe of the DA stated that they believe the government neglected due diligence before initiating […]

todayMarch 14, 2024 13

Namibia

President Nangolo Mbumba Set to Deliver Maiden State of the Nation Address

This afternoon, President Nangolo Mbumba is scheduled to deliver his inaugural State of the Nation Address at Parliament. The State of the Nation Address marks Mbumba's first official address of this kind. Typically, the address is given during the committee stage of debates on the annual Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas shared this insight.  

todayMarch 14, 2024 25

South Africa

South African Police Minister Bheki Cele Takes Action Against Crime

SA Police minister Bheki Cele is set to engage with the Richards Bay business community in KwaZulu-Natal today, over policing interventions aimed at clamping down on crime. Officials believe transport mafias are sabotaging rail lines and are linked to a string of murders intended to strike fear into the hearts of locals. The ministry’s spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba, says this engagement comes off the back of the presidential breakfast engagement with […]

todayMarch 8, 2024 22

South Africa

Firefighters Make Significant Progress Containing Cape Winelands Fires

The Cape Winelands Municipality reports substantial headway in controlling the fires in Worcester, Wolseley, and Rawsonville. Municipality spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto states that most of the fire lines demanding active firefighting efforts have been successfully contained. However, she notes that the fire line along the Brandvlei mountains toward the prison still exhibits active flames.  

todayFebruary 2, 2024 24

South Africa

SA’s National Police commissioner presided over the destruction of drugs worth 90-million-rand in Cape Town

SA's National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola presided over the destruction of drugs worth 90-million-rand in Cape Town today. The drugs, including tik, cocaine and mandrax, were seized during operations in the Western and Eastern Cape. This marks the fourth drug destruction this financial year, totalling close to a billion-rand. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says notable cases include the seizure of ten-million-rand’s worth of mandrax in Vredenburg, resulting in four arrests, […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 56

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