insert_link Namibia Religious Leaders Urge Next Namibian President to Prioritize Anti-Corruption Religious leaders, including James Fredericks, Secretary General of the Council of Churches in Namibia, are calling for the next president to adopt a zero-tolerance stance on corruption. Speaking at a socio-economic justice workshop, Fredericks emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and strengthening the Anti-Corruption Commission. He also urged leaders to focus on equitable growth and job creation to benefit all Namibians, particularly the marginalized. todayOctober 1, 2024 9
insert_link World Ryan Routh pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate Donald Trump The man accused of plotting to kill former U.S president Donald Trump at his Florida golf course has pleaded not guilty to five counts including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate. Prosecutors allege Ryan Routh stalked Donald Trump before setting up what they called a "sniper's nest" at the edge of his golf course in west Palm Beach, Florida. Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports. todayOctober 1, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Seeks Alternative Funding to Boost Fiscal Sustainability With No E-Toll Refunds for Motorists Gauteng aims to enhance fiscal sustainability by exploring alternative funding sources like public-private partnerships, donor funding, and developmental finance. Finance MEC Lebogang Maile says the 2025 budget aims for debt stabilisation and sustained service delivery. The province has to cope with a smaller budget and also pay e-toll debt. Maile also clarified that motorists who paid for e-tolls will not be refunded: todayOctober 1, 2024 5
