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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: December 2023

1357 Results / Page 59 of 151

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South Africa

A South African political analyst says Mavuso Msimang’s return may be a moment for the ANC to do things differently

South African Political analyst Levy Ndou suggests that ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang’s reversal of his resignation may be linked to the ANC’s position to exclude leaders implicated in state capture from Parliament in 2024. This exclusion extends to those who have not been cleared by the Integrity Committee. Ndou told Newzroom Afrika that this development might prompt the ANC to address concerns raised by Msimang, particularly regarding corruption. Msimang will […]

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Namibia

Over 200 000 houses envisaged for construction from 2024

  The recently revised National Housing Policy and Implementation Action Plan amongst others provides for the acceleration of the servicing of 340 000 new plots and construction of over 200 000 houses over the next five years. The policy, which was approved by Cabinet in November 2023, also approves the scaling up and upgrading of at least 60 per cent of existing informal settlements across the country between 2024 and […]

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Milestone achieved with Eastern Africa’s First Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Ecosystem Services Claim
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APO International

Milestone achieved with Eastern Africa’s First Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Ecosystem Services Claim

The Uganda Timber Growers Association (UTGA) has obtained an Ecosystem Services Claim alongside the expansion of its FSC-certified (https://FSC.org/) forest area by 1000 hectares of the West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Eastern Uganda. The ES Claim verifies and confirms UTGA’s positive impacts in restoring the CFR while reversing biodiversity loss and enhancing its protection. FSC’s Ecosystems Procedure In 2018, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launched the Ecosystem Services […]

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World

US drugmakers hit with penalties for high prices

Dozens of pharmaceutical companies in the US are being hit with penalties for charging prices deemed too high by the Biden administration. The White House says these 'inflation rebates' will reduce medication costs for the most vulnerable in society. Our correspondent Benji Hyer reports.  

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South Africa

ANC veteran’s league deputy president Mavuso Msimang withdraws his resignation from the party

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that anti-apartheid stalwart Mavuso Msimang has withdrawn his resignation from the ANC. This decision follows a meeting between Mbalula and Msimang this week. Mbalula expressed regret for comments that impugned Msimang’s integrity, suggesting vulnerability to bribery from a newly established political party. Mbalula emphasises the ANC’s commitment to transformation and renewal as the party forges ahead towards the ANC’s 112th anniversary.

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Namibia

City of Windhoek talks ‘category C’ water scarcity

Last month, the City of Windhoek cautioned its residents about facing a 'category C' water scarcity situation. In response, residents were advised to reduce their water usage by 10% from their regular consumption. However, reports indicate that residents have surpassed the city's recommended water consumption target by 23%. Abraham Nehemia, CEO of NamWater, revealed these statistics regarding water usage.  

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World

Heavy rains in Gaza add to the humanitarian woes

According to the United Nations, the recent heavy rains in Gaza have compounded the hardships faced by the local population. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, addressed journalists on Thursday, describing the situation as a "humanitarian catastrophe." He reiterated the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to alleviate the ongoing crisis. Reporting from the United Nations in New York, Jody Jacobs provides these updates.  

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