Monthly Archives: October, 2023

Two Suspects Wounded and Arrested in Cape Town Following High-Speed Chase and Shootout

Cape Town - On Sunday, 29 October 2023, officers from the Maitland Flying Squad acted on information about a vehicle that had been hijacked in Gugulethu. According to South Africa Police Service, the officers located the vehicle in Khayelitsha. Attempt...

Police Arrest 28 Individuals in Connection with Human Trafficking, Money Laundering and Immigration Violations

POLOKWANE - A coordinated law enforcement operation led to the arrest of 28 individuals for various charges including human trafficking, money laundering, and contravention of the Immigration Act. The arrest took place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in M...

Mthatha High Court Grants Asset Forfeiture Order for Vehicle Used in Drug Transport

EASTERN CAPE - The Mthatha High Court recently ruled in favor of East London's Asset Forfeiture Investigation (AFI) of the Hawks, granting a preservation order for a vehicle valued at R80,000, alleged to have been used in criminal activity.According to...

De Aar Prison Warder Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs into Correctional Facility

Kimberley - A 39-year-old male prison warder employed at De Aar Correctional Services was arrested on Sunday, 29 October 2023, for allegedly smuggling drugs into the prison. According to South Africa Police Service, the arrest was made while the suspec...

African Nations Reassessing Anti-Coup Measures Amid Continuing Instability

In light of an increase in coups across French-speaking Africa, experts and policy makers are critically examining the efficacy of existing "anti-coup" mechanisms. Despite multiple international and regional policies aimed at curbing unconstitutional s...

Benin Earns Unique B+ Rating in Africa from Standard and Poor’s

Cotonou - Financial rating agency Standard and Poor's (SandP Global) has upgraded the outlook for Benin's long-term debt rating from "stable" to "positive," while maintaining its sovereign rating at B+. According to Africa News Agency,, Benin is the on...

Climate Change Poses Threat to 68% of SMEs in Francophone Africa

Dakar - A survey titled “SME Competitiveness in Francophone Africa 2023: Building Resilience to Climate Change” indicates that 68% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sub-Saharan Africa view climate change as a significant threat. According...

Suspect to Face Court Charges for Impersonating Medical Doctor in Johannesburg

Gauteng - A 27-year-old suspect is scheduled to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ court tomorrow on charges of impersonating a medical doctor. According to South Africa Police Service, the individual was arrested on Sunday, 29 October 2023.The su...

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Health Ministry Receives N.dollars 12.3 Billion Budget for 2025/26

Windhoek: The nearly N.dollars 12.3 billion allocation to the Ministry of Health for the 2025/26 financial year will enable the ministry to continue transforming Namibia's health and social services for the benefit of all citizens. This was announced ...
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Ministry of Health Celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day in Windhoek

Windhoek: The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) celebrated World Hand Hygiene Day under the theme 'It might be gloves. It's always hand hygiene' in Windhoek on Thursday. Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, emph...

Roads Authority Awards Bursaries to Six NUST Students

Windhoek: The Roads Authority (RA) awarded bursaries to six students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) during a handover ceremony held on Thursday at its head office in Windhoek. According to Namibia Press Agency, Roads Au...

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