insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa has criticised the appointment of Russia’s Gazprombank as an investment partner for PetroSA The DA in South Africa has criticised the appointment of Russia’s Gazprombank as an investment partner for PetroSA, labeling it an energy sector state capture. Gazprombank is expected to assist in the rebuilding of PetroSA’s mothballed refinery in Mossel Bay. DA national spokesperson for Mineral Resources and Energy, Kevin Mileham, has raised concerns about the authenticity of the partnership, pointing out Gazprombank is the financial arm of the Russian state-owned […] todayDecember 13, 2023 26
insert_link World U.N General Assembly convenes Emergency meeting to vote on a ceasefire resolution in Gaza The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a draft resolution yesterday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This emergency meeting comes after the Security Council failed to pass a resolution last week on the matter, when the U.S vetoed the vote. Palestinians and several Arab countries are hoping that the vote on Tuesday will again demonstrate widespread global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war, now in […] todayDecember 13, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Macroprudential Oversight Committee of the Bank of Namibia held its second and last meeting of the year The Macroprudential Oversight Committee of the Bank of Namibia held its second and last meeting of the year, to assess potential risks and vulnerabilities in the Namibian Financial System. Florette Nakusera: Director of the committee. todayDecember 13, 2023 32
insert_link Sport Howe hoping for Newcastle “magic” Eddie Howe is hoping for a "magical European night" as Newcastle try to reach the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. Newcastle must win at home to AC Milan and overcome a deepening injury crisis to have any chance of progress. Even victory over the seven-time European champions may not be enough for the Magpies to remain in the Champions League as they would still drop into the […] todayDecember 13, 2023 4
insert_link 2 2 Oshiwambo Zahara, ota hokololwa kuvahapu ali eyambeko lakula moshikondo sho musika Omufindani wepapa lomusika yo Afro- Pop mo Bulelwa Mkutukana, oo akala ashiivika nawa noshilukadina Zahara, oo kwalopotwa axulifa omandaxa, ota hokololwa kuvahapu ali eyambeko lakula moshikondo shomusika moshilongo nopondje yoshilongo. Omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja kuminsiter yomifyuululwakalo moshilongo, Zizi Kondwa okwati Zahara , okwa kala atambulilwa moshipangelo moule womafiku adjako omolwo upyakadi wexuli. Zahara ounghulungu waye owa konekiwa nawa konima eshi ali apitifa o album yedina Loliwe mo 2011 oyo […] todayDecember 13, 2023 8 2 2
World Latest Reuters/Ipsos voters poll shows Trump very slight lead over Biden The latest poll shows it would be a close match-up between current U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump – if the two end up running against each other in elections next year. But there are voter concerns with both including over age, border issues and court cases. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 13, 2023
insert_link South Africa SA’s DA has expressed deep concern over the sudden resignation of State Information Technology Agency CEO SA's DA has expressed deep concern over the sudden resignation of State Information Technology Agency CEO, Bongani Mabaso, citing significant instability. Controversies include the dismissal of six board members, allegedly over a disagreement over Mabaso’s remuneration raise, leading to an October strike affecting various government departments. The DA’s Tsholofelo Bodlani calls on the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele, to address remuneration increase allegations, board dismissals and Mabaso’s […] todayDecember 13, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Namubes retains Swakopmund Mayoralship Independent Patriot for Change’s Dina Namubes and United Democratic Front’s David Am-!gabeb were re-elected as Swakopmund’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively on Tuesday. The elections follow the postponement of another election held on 30 November, which resulted in a tie between Namubes and Matthias Henrichsen of the Swakopmund Resident’s Association. In her acceptance speech, Namubes expressed that the Swakopmund council faces its differences and disagreements like any other and theirs […] todayDecember 13, 2023 11
insert_link Sport UEFA Champions League results FC Copenhagen qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League for the second time in their history on Tuesday thanks to a Lukas Lerager winner in a 1-0 home victory over Galatasaray. The Danish champions overcame the odds in a group featuring Manchester United and Galatasaray to book their place in the knockout stages for the first time since 2010-11. "I almost have no words for how big it […] todayDecember 13, 2023 6