DA Accuses ANC of Misusing Public Funds for Political Gain Abroad

DA Accuses ANC of Misusing Public Funds for Political Gain Abroad

South Africa's Democratic Alliance has leveled accusations against the African National Congress, alleging the misuse of public funds to influence overseas elections. The DA claims that the ANC organized a partisan gathering involving civil servants from the South African Foreign Service, directing them to support the ANC's campaign efforts abroad. Emma Powell of the DA asserts that civil servants, funded by taxpayers, should serve all citizens impartially, irrespective of political […]

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World

Tensions remain high at Columbia University a day after New York City police arrested over a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters

Tensions remain high at Columbia University a day after New York City police arrested over a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters, some of whom had taken over a building on campus.The decision to clear the protesters came after University officials asked the police department for help. New York City mayor Eric Adams blamed "outside agitators" who he says were helping lead the campus protests. Columbia student Alex Gilkarov praised the police operation, […]

May 2, 2024 15

APO International

DOTT SERVICES Delivers Development Surge in Eastern Uganda

[[{"value":"Ugandan firm DOTT SERVICES (https://www.DOTTServices.biz) has just flagged off its 3.8 km town roads project for motorists in Mbale City. The project is DOTT’s sixth among the others covering over 13km roads delivered in the towns of Mbale, Tororo, Soroti and Busia under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) initiative, which launched in 2013 and expanded in 2019 with additional financing. Residents in Mbale join those in Soroti, Tororo, […]

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World

U.S. House to vote on whether to consider ousting another Speaker

U.S. House to vote on whether to consider ousting another Speaker next week U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Wednesday she is moving ahead on a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. He's only been in the role six months after the former Speaker was kicked out by his own - Republican - party. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Namibia

Project Walk With Me Commences

Ray Sasman is currently walking from Noordoewer to Kazungula border post in the Zambezi region on her campaign passionately named "Walk With Me". Sasman took some time out on this lengthy trip to speak with us.

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Namibia

Failure to address the unemployment crisis could lead to a significant loss of votes for the Popular Democratic Movement in the upcoming elections

Amid economic difficulties exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Namibian households grapple with rising fuel prices and electricity tariffs. Josef Kefas Sheehama, an expert in socioeconomic trends, offers his perspective from his role as an Independent Business and Economics Researcher.

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Business / Economics

2 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Highlights and Market Updates

Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Shines with Strong Earnings Momentum Metropolitan Holdings has kicked off the fiscal year ending December 31 with a resounding success, as evidenced by its robust earnings report for the first half. The company, particularly its operations in Namibia, played a pivotal role in driving this performance. Momentum Metropolitan Africa witnessed a significant surge in normalized headline earnings, largely attributed to increased investment income from Namibia. This underscores […]

May 2, 2024 17

Namibia

Households Grapple with Soaring Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Economic Strain

Political Analyst and Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Urges Action for Unemployment to be declared as a crisis. With Namibia standing at close to 60% of persons between 18 and 34 being unemployed, political analyst Wade Henckert weighs in on what this means if the official opposition Popular Democratic Movement does not push for it to be declared a national crisis before elections?

May 2, 2024 14

South Africa

South African Embassy in London Leads with Registered Voters

According to the Electoral Commission in South Africa, the South African Embassy in London boasts the highest number of registered voters, totaling 19,518, while Joubert Park holds the domestic record with approximately 15,000 registered voters. Out-of-country voting is scheduled at diplomatic missions on May 17th and 18th, ten days ahead of the general election on May 29th. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo urges voters to cast their ballots at their […]

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