insert_link South Africa ANC has kickstarted premier nominations following the election results In South Africa the ANC has kickstarted premier nominations following the election results. On Monday extended sessions of its Provincial Executive Committees were convened to nominate candidates for premierships in provinces where the ANC gained a majority or is likely to lead a coalition government. Each committee proposed three candidates, including two women. ANC spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the final candidates will undergo interviews with announcements expected early next week: […] todayJune 6, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Russia to Boost Military Support for Burkina Faso Amid Terrorism Fight In a report by Reuters, Russia will send additional military supplies and instructors to Burkina Faso to enhance the West African country's defense capabilities and combat terrorism, Russian state media quoted Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Wednesday. Since a 2022 coup, Burkina Faso has been under military leadership and has hosted contingents of the Wagner mercenary force, whose founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, died in a plane crash last August. todayJune 6, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa ANC Considers National Unity Government as Coalition Talks Intensify The African National Congress announced its inclination towards forming a government of national unity in South Africa. However, the second-largest party expressed its unwillingness to join a government that includes some of its smaller rivals, according to Reuters. The ANC, which has governed since Nelson Mandela's historic 1994 election victory, lost its parliamentary majority in last week's election for the first time in the democratic era. todayJune 6, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics April 2024 Air Travel Demand Surges According To International Air Transport Association The International Air Transport Association reported an 11.0% increase in global passenger demand for April 2024 compared to April 2023, with capacity up 9.6% and a load factor of 82.4%. International travel demand rose 15.8%, and domestic demand increased by 4, with load factors of about 82% and 82.6 respectively. All regions showed strong growth, with capacity effectively meeting demand. Here is IATA's Public and Media Relations Advisor, Linden Birns. […] todayJune 6, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics 6 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Resilience and Global Trends: A Snapshot of African Markets In a dynamic landscape marked by shifting global tides and regional developments, the economic pulse of African nations remains resilient, showcasing both challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Recent updates from key players in the continent’s financial sphere shed light on noteworthy shifts and trends that impact markets and investor sentiments. 1. Namibia's Fiscal Fortitude: Moody's Ratings' decision to upgrade Namibia's sovereign credit rating outlook from stable to positive […] todayJune 6, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Dual Resignations Shake Landless People’s Movement Ahead of Elections The Landless People’s Movement faced turmoil as deputy leader Henny Seibeb and MP Edson Isaaks resigned from the party and parliament. Seibeb's departure follows reports of a serious rift with LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi, with speculation that his resignation is linked to his removal as chief whip. This dual resignation has created uncertainty within the LPM just five months before national elections. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas. In the […] todayJune 6, 2024 38
insert_link Africa Kenyan President Ruto Seeks Diverse Counsel for Haiti Mission In the months preceding Kenya's deployment of police officers to Haiti, President William Ruto sought advice from political advisers, security officials, and foreign leaders regarding the prominent anti-gang mission. Additionally, Reuters reports that he consulted a group of Christian evangelical pastors close to him and his wife. These pastors provided recommendations to Ruto and acted as intermediaries between Haitian communities and the president, according to interviews with two pastors and […] todayJune 6, 2024 10
insert_link World Pro-Palestinian protestors arrested at Stanford after occupying president’s office More than a dozen pro-Palestinian protestors have been arrested at Stanford University after barricading themselves inside an administration building. The student demonstrators are demanding that the university divest from companies that they say support the Israeli military. Reporting for us is Ira Spitzer . todayJune 6, 2024 9
insert_link World Liftoff for Boeing-NASA’s historic partnership mission to space Boeing's Starliner mission successfully launched on a test mission Wednesday morning, that will allow two astronauts to journey to the International Space Station. It's part of a decade-long project alongside NASA to get people back and forth to space alongside commercial partners. Caroline Malone reports. todayJune 6, 2024 14
