insert_link NamibiaInterview: Rehoboth Town Council Updates Community on Power, Street Names, and Municipal Projects The Rehoboth Town Council has provided clarity on several issues affecting residents, including recent power outages, street renaming delays, and ongoing municipal projects. Desiree Pieters, Public Relations Officer for the Council, offers her comment on the concerns raised by the public. Regarding the scheduled power outages over the weekend, Pieters explained that these were planned maintenance activities communicated to the community via radios, social media, and posters at shops. “We […] today8 October, 2025
NamibiaRehoboth Council Responds to Power Outage Queries Desiree Pieters, Public Relations Officer for the Rehoboth Town Council, addressed recent concerns from residents, including scheduled power outages, street renaming delays, Reho Spa renovations, and agricultural plot allocations. She emphasized that the Council communicates proactively via official channels and encouraged residents to contact the office directly instead of relying on social media. Pieters also highlighted concerns about the power outages over the past weekend. today8 October, 2025
insert_link WorldFrance’s supercell storms kill two after heatwave Photo: Lemonde France has been rocked by a deadly one-two punch: a blistering heatwave followed by fierce supercell storms. The powerful weather systems, triggered by extreme atmospheric instability, uprooted trees and unleashed winds reaching 120 km/h or more. At least 17 others sustained injuries, including four in serious condition from falling debris. The storms rolled from the Pyrenees toward Normandy, unleashing torrential rain, hail often as large as tennis balls, and […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link WorldMillions of Americans Prepare for Intense Storms Tens of millions of Americans are under severe weather advisories as tornadoes and thunderstorms are set to strike parts of the country. The storms have already disrupted major events and left hundreds of thousands without power. Mitch McCann reports: today5 March, 2025
insert_link South AfricaIn S.A, load-shedding has been reduced to stage four until further notice In S.A, load-shedding has been reduced to stage four until further notice. This follows the successful recovery of all five units at Majuba, two at Camden, and one at Medupi since Saturday. In total, eight out of ten generation units that had tripped at the weekend have returned to service. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says emergency reserves replenishment is also progressing well: Meanwhile, the DA’s, Kevin Mileham, says the over-reliance […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link WorldMillions affected by extreme weather across United States Powerful storms have battered vast swathes of America's southeast, causing multiple fatalities and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. US President Donald Trump has approved a request for disaster relief funding. But more extreme weather is expected in the days ahead. Benji Hyer reports. today18 February, 2025
