Author: Virgo

Windhoek cityscape at sunset with church view.
Technology

Namibia Faces Tough Decision as Starlink Moves Closer to Entering Broadband Market

Namibia is weighing a critical policy decision as Starlink seeks approval to enter its broadband market, sparking debate over internet access, local ownership laws... Read more.
Julius Malema
Politics, Technology

EFF Warns Starlink Poses ‘Security Risk’ to South Africa Amid Policy Dispute

The EFF has criticised a new communications policy it says favours Elon Musk’s Starlink, warning it poses security risks and undermines transformation laws in... Read more.
Emergency services responding to Bondi Beach attack
General

Bondi Beach Attack: How Gunmen Killed 15 in Australia’s Deadliest Shooting in 30 Years

Fifteen people were killed in a terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration, marking Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly... Read more.
Collins Letsoalo
General

R100m+ RAF Call Centre Deal Under Scrutiny as Documents Reveal Serious Process Failures

Internal documents suggest that a Road Accident Fund call centre deal worth more than R100 million was effectively decided months before approval, with rushed internal... Read more.
South African Presidency reacts to comments by Elon Musk
Politics

Presidency Condemns Elon Musk’s ‘Apartheid-Era’ Claims as Dangerous and False

The Presidency has condemned Elon Musk’s claim that South Africa enforces more racially discriminatory laws today than under apartheid, calling the remarks false,... Read more.
Rhino Poaching
General

Kruger Park Poacher Sentenced to 16 Years for Killing Two Rhinos

A 28-year-old poacher has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing two rhinos in the Kruger National Park, in a case highlighting ongoing threats to South... Read more.