insert_link Namibia Regional Governors Urge Government to Lift Vehicle Purchase Ban and Update Travel Allowances Regional governors are calling for the government to lift the ban on vehicle purchases for public officials and to update travel allowance rates. The ban, introduced in 2020 by former President Hage Geingob as a cost-cutting measure, restricts the purchase of new vehicles for senior government officials, including ministers and deputies. Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa clarified that the ban, which expires next year, applies only to 4x4s […] todayAugust 5, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Sudan Denies Famine in North Darfur’s Zamzam Camp Despite Aid Group’s Concerns Sudan denied the existence of famine in North Darfur's Zamzam camp for internally displaced people on Sunday according to Reuters reports. However, an aid group warned of a severe shortage of special food needed to treat malnourished children in the camp. On Thursday, a global food monitor reported that famine, confirmed by meeting criteria for acute malnutrition and mortality, was present in the camp and likely to persist until at […] todayAugust 5, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Thabo Bester’s Lawyer Challenges Prison Conditions And Claim Rights Violations The legal representative of convicted murderer and Facebook rapist Thabo Bester is set to challenge the Department of Correctional Services over his treatment in prison. Bester claims his rights are violated due to lack of private consultations with his attorney and being kept in solitary confinement. His attorney Dinana Reid told eNCA Bester's rights to a fair trial are being compromised: todayAugust 5, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa South African Police Special Task Force rescues 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals found in Johannesburg The South African Police Special Task Force has rescued 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals found confined in Sunnydale Ridge, Johannesburg. They were discovered while police were investigating a kidnapping for ransom. Among the rescued was the kidnapped victim from Benoni. NATJoints spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the Hawks will be investigating the matter: todayAugust 5, 2024 22
insert_link World Majority of delegates have voted to give Kamala Harris the Democratic nomination US Vice President Kamala Harris has scored enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination. The announcement was made on Friday by Democratic National Committee Chair, Jaime Harrison, making Harris the first Black woman and first Asian American to stand for president. Jody Jacobs has more. todayAugust 5, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Tinubu Urges Suspension of Protests Amid Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for a suspension of protests against the cost of living crisis, urging for an opportunity for dialogue says Reuters. This comes after Amnesty International reported that at least 13 people were killed in clashes with security forces on Thursday, the first day of protests. Police have denied using excessive force and reported seven deaths by Saturday, including casualties from an explosive device, a car […] todayAugust 5, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa ANC head of political school calls the the party’s loss of its majority in the May elections a strategic setback In S.A, ANC head of political school, David Makhura, has called the ANC’s loss of its majority in the May elections a strategic setback, making renewal a do or die priority. Speaking at the conclusion of the ANC National Executive Committee meeting in Boksburg, he stated that the government of national unity under president Cyril Ramaphosa is essential for the party to remain in power and implement its manifesto: todayAugust 5, 2024 8
insert_link World US and allies seek to dial down middle east tensions The United States and its allies are trying to dial down tensions in the Middle East. They are concerned Iran will attack Israel, who it blames for last week's killing of Hamas' political leader in Tehran. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayAugust 5, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa ANC president says they did not decide to form a Government of National Unity easily In S.A, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says they did not decide to form a Government of National Unity easily, as they did it fully aware of the risks and opportunities that come with it. On Sunday, he provided a political overview at the opening of the three-day ANC National Executive Committee Lekgotla in Boksburg. Ramaphosa says South Africans want the government of national unity to work together to advance their […] todayAugust 5, 2024 10
