insert_link South Africa EFF accuses the City of Tshwane of planning to remove 37 black senior managers In South Africa, the EFF accuses the City of Tshwane of planning to remove 37 black senior managers, with four already suspended. The party claims six white appointees from the Freedom Front Plus and DA have been placed in the metro police’s towing section. Mayor Cilliers Brink is criticised for allegedly favouring his business associates in tenders. During a council meeting, the EFF's, Obakeng Ramabodu said the DA-coalition is replacing […] todayJuly 26, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia NEFF Deputy President Longinus Iipumbu Rejects Amushelelo’s Criticism The Deputy President of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters, Longinus Iipumbu, has dismissed former party member Michael Amushelelo's criticisms of the party's leadership. Amushelelo questioned the NEFF's leadership capabilities, alleging that the party failed to submit audited financial reports to the Electoral Commission. Iipumbu called Amushelelo's claims "childish" and lacking in substance. Amushelelo posted on social media on Sunday, criticizing the NEFF for not submitting audited financial statements since 2020, […] todayJuly 26, 2024 21
insert_link Sport Ocon to race for Haas next season, first winner to join team French driver Esteban Ocon will become the first Formula One grand prix winner to race for Haas after signing a multi-year contract starting next season, the US-owned team said on Thursday. Ocon will partner British rookie and Ferrari reserve Oliver Bearman in an all-new line-up and joins from Renault-owned Alpine, who had already announced the 27-year-old's departure. Ferrari-powered Haas entered Formula One in 2016 but have yet to […] todayJuly 26, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Blitzboks produce the upset of the Olympics, ousting All Blacks in dramatic fashion The Springbok Sevens side produced the upset of the Olympic Games tournament as they gave their heart and soul for a 14-7 win over top seeded New Zealand on Thursday night to book their place in the semifinals. The difference in the side from 24 hours earlier, when the Kiwis beat them in a pool game 17-5 and dominated proceedings was not just chalk and cheese, it was […] todayJuly 26, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Mission to The Gambia to Monitor Infrastructure Component of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development (FRSD) – Gambia Pilot The ECOWAS Commission has successfully concluded a monitoring mission to The Gambia as part of the Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development (FRSD) Pilot Program. The mission, which took place from 24th June to 29th June 2024, aimed to assess and monitor the progress of ongoing infratructural investments to ensure their timely handover to women and youth beneficiaries. The delegation, comprising representatives from ECOWAS Commission, ECOWAS Representation Office, National Implementing […] todayJuly 25, 2024 7
insert_link APO International ECOWAS Human Capital Development (HCD) Secretariat strengthens member States commitments to advance the regional HCD Strategy through consultative visits From June 10 to 26 2024, a delegation from the ECOWAS HCD Secretariat, led by Program Coordinator M. Ruben Johnson, conducted an information and consultation tour across the region to Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Liberia, Benin, and The Gambia. During this tour, the HCD team held meetings with the relevant authorities responsible for coordinating HCD activities and conducted intensive working sessions with the HCD focal points of each country. These field […] todayJuly 25, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Vice President Conducts High-Level Meetings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo On the sidelines of the International Congress on Conflict Mediation&Consolidation of Peace held in Kinshasa on 16-17 July 2024, Her Excellency Ms. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), engaged in a series of high-level meetings aimed at reinforcing cooperation among Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The Congress organized by the Women for Africa Foundation with the support of the United Nations Alliance for […] todayJuly 25, 2024 6
insert_link APO International The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Water Resources Management Centre Celebrates ECOWAS’ 49th Anniversary at the Gampelo Water Museum in Burkina Faso On Wednesday 18 July 2024, a delegation from the ECOWAS Water Resources Management Centre, led by its Director, Mr Alexis KOUASSI, visited the Water Museum in Gampela. This visit is part of the commemoration of the 49th anniversary of the sub-regional institution. To this end, a donation of computer and office equipment (including a computer, printer, video projector and external disk) was made to the museum, to help develop its […] todayJuly 25, 2024 4
insert_link APO International South Africa: President Ramaphosa appoints Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 174(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, appointed current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 September 2024. The appointment follows the President’s consultation, in accordance with Constitutional prescripts, with the Judicial Service Commission and the leaders of political parties represented in the National Assembly. In a […] todayJuly 25, 2024 4
