Salman Rushdie’s attacker guilty of attempted murder
The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie has been found guilty of attempted murder. The attack by 27-year-old Hadi Matar left Rushdie partially blind. Nick Harper reports.
The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie has been found guilty of attempted murder. The attack by 27-year-old Hadi Matar left Rushdie partially blind. Nick Harper reports.
Thirteen students from the University of Namibia’s southern campus have concluded their three-month internship at the Ministry of Mines and Energy. As part of their course requirements, they presented their end-of-internship reports at the ministry in Windhoek. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru reports that the internship programme is a collaboration between the ministry and
Action Society supports S.A Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s call for stronger partnerships between police and communities to fight crime. This follows the latest crime statistics showing over six-thousand-900 murders and eleven-thousand-800 rapes between 1 October and 31 December last year. Action Society’ Juanita du Preez called for crime conviction rates to be included in
The China Civil Engineering and Construction Company has donated items worth N$20,000 to support the Rundu memorial service for Founding President Sam Nujoma. The company also provided workers and trucks to assist in preparing the Rundu Sports Stadium for the event. Kavango East Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo praised the contribution, saying it will ease logistical operations.
Our reporter, Nduuvundi David, confirms that the remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma have departed from Eenhana to Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport, where they will be flown to Rundu for the third state memorial service. A massive crowd lined the roads from 06h00, paying their final respects. Meanwhile, the coastal towns of Swakopmund
Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, as previously anticipated. The decision follows a pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes. South Africa, a signatory of the ICC’s Rome Statute, maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war but continues ties with Moscow. Putin
S.A's Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has reassured the public that the foot and mouth disease spreading in KwaZulu-Natal does not affect humans and is unrelated to the virus impacting schools. Speaking to the media, Steenhuisen confirmed that red meat remains safe to eat but stresses the urgency of controlling the outbreak, as it threatens
Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has reassured the public that Namibia’s antiretroviral supply remains secure despite the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to temporarily halt foreign aid for 90 days. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus reports that the health ministry’s annual ARV budget of over N$527 million guarantees continued treatment for those living
The Trump Administration is cutting deportation protections for more than 500-thousands Haitians. They had been granted temporary protected status - or TPS - under former President Joe Biden - allowing them to live and work in the US after their home country was deemed unsafe. Toni Waterman has more.