Home Affairs Ministry Responds to NamRights’ Claims of Citizenship Card Issuance Issues

The Home Affairs ministry is addressing a media release by NamRights dated Omuthiya that highlights widespread complaints from citizens and residents regarding inconsistencies in the issuance of Namibian citizenship identity cards by Ministry officials in Oshakati. The Ministry aims to clarify and resolve these issues promptly.

July 22, 2024 22

South Africa

General Industries Workers Union In S.AOpposes City Power’s New 200-Rand Prepaid Electricity Fee

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa has strongly opposed City Power’s decision to implement a 200-rand service fee for prepaid electricity. Spokesperson, Koketso Phasha says the union condemns this move as it is reckless and harmful to the working class already struggling with high living costs. He says the union calls for a mass meeting in Johannesburg to fight back against this decision:

July 22, 2024 24

World

Russia jails US reporter Evan Gershkovich for 16 years

A Russian court has sentenced US journalist, Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. His employer, the Wall Street Journal, has called the trial a "shameful sham". Nick Harper reports from Washington.

July 22, 2024 34

Sport

All Blacks legend Kirwan casts doubt on Savea’s Moana move

All Blacks legend John Kirwan has cast doubt on Ardie Savea's switch to Moana Pasifika, saying it could affect his Test form for New Zealand. Savea, 30, announced Sunday he would end more than a decade of association with the high-flying Wellington Hurricanes to make the bombshell move to Moana, who finished second bottom of the Super Rugby standings in 2024. Kirwan said the move could hamper Savea's […]

July 22, 2024 9

Sport

Hamilton happy with 200th podium, Mercedes progression

Two weeks on from his emotional home win at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton on Sunday claimed another landmark triumph with a record 200th podium finish of his career at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Back at the circuit where he has won a record eight times, the seven-time champion finished third for Mercedes, surviving a collision with Red Bull's three-time champion Max Verstappen in the closing stages. […]

July 22, 2024 6

APO International

United Nations (UN) Global Compact and African Union Commission partner up to boost the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI)

The United Nations Global Compact and the African Union Commission will partner up on the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org). Through this collaboration they will seek to amplify the impact of sustainable business practices across Africa through the UN Global Compact's Africa Strategy which aims to build a cohort of accountable and ambitious African companies to seize the continent's opportunities. This new partnership was formalized through the exchange of […]

July 22, 2024 15

Africa

Tunisian President Announces Re-election Bid Amid Controversy

Tunisian President, Kais Saied announced on Friday that he will run for another term in the upcoming October 6 elections, aiming "to continue the national liberation struggle." according to Reuters. Opposition parties, many of whose leaders are imprisoned, accuse Saied's government of pressuring the judiciary to suppress rivals ahead of the 2024 elections. On the same day, a court sentenced opposition leader Lotfi Mraihi to eight months in prison for […]

July 22, 2024 11

South Africa

ActionSA’s Senate Addresses South Africa’s Coalition and Governance Issues in Two-Day Session

To South Africa, where ActionSA's Senate held a two-day session to address calls from Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni councillors about the party's coalition relationships and its role in stabilising governance. Spokesperson, Samkelo Mgobozi says the party is committed to not partnering with the ANC, however, emphasised the party's intent to ensure effective service delivery:

July 22, 2024 23

World

Israel says it shot down Yemeni missile

Israeli officials say they successfully shot down a missile fired from Yemen. It comes a day after an Israeli air strike reportedly killed three people and injured 87 in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen. Middle East correspondent William Denselow reports.

July 22, 2024 14

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