South Africa’s Consumer Commission Urges Spaza Shops to Register for Public Safety

South Africa’s Consumer Commission Urges Spaza Shops to Register for Public Safety

The South Africa National Consumer Commission has urged spaza shop owners to register within 21 days, as required by president Cyril Ramaphosa. Acting commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu highlighted non-compliance during inspections, following food poisoning incidents that hospitalised hundreds and claimed the lives of learners. Ratshisusu emphasised to the SABC that the Consumer Protection Act prohibits the sale of unsafe goods, urging shop owners to prioritise public safety:

November 20, 2024 4

World

Ukraine conflict in focus at G20

Ukraine is the focus of the final day of the G20 summit in Brazil. It comes amid reports Ukraine has used US-made long-range missiles to strike far into Russian territory. Kate Fisher reports from Rio de Janeiro where the summit is being held.

November 20, 2024 6

Oshiwambo

Oshiwana shova San, shidulife 1000 shapewa omikanda doukwashiwana

Ouminsity woikwameni nomatembu owati owe shipondola oku yandja omikanda doukwashiwana kovanhu vomuhoko wova SAN, vefike 1000 moshikandjo hoololo sha Guinas moshitopolwa sha Shikoto. Omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja kouministy woikwameni owati , oshikonga shoku yandja omikanda doukwashiwana kovakalimo oshoyo okuvashangifa vakale havamono okashona kavo okudja kepangelo, oshali sha unganekwa pakwafelo louminsity woufike pamwe paukashike koo okanhu ekondjifo loluhepo nonghalo nawa yoshiwana. Omukanda taupopi kutya, oshikonga osha hovelele mo 22 Octomber […]

November 20, 2024 1

Oshiwambo

Hogololeni ongundu yoSWAPO,”Mbumba”

Omupelesidente Nangolo Mbumba okwa pula ayehe yena uukalata womahogololo, ya hoholole noku gandja ompito komundohotola Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nokongundu yoSWAPO yi lele natango uule woomvula 5 komeho, yo tayi tsikile oku hwepopeka oonkalo dhaantu Mbumba okwa thamuna ndhoka pethimbo ta popitha iilyo yongundu yoSWAPO mOlukonda moshitopolwa sha Oshikoto Etiyali. Ta popi kutya SWAPO oyo ashike ongundu tayi vulu oku lela noka punawe ongundu yimwe. Okwati oyi ilongekidha oku tsikila okwerta omahumokomeho […]

November 20, 2024 2

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: ANONYMOS X WALVISBAAI: A Candid Conversation on Local Struggles and the Reality of Life in Walvis Bay

Nov 20, 2024 In a candid conversation with local activists and residents of Walvis Bay, an anonymous call campaign has sparked a dialogue on the challenges faced by the town, which is often overshadowed by its image as a key port city. The campaign, aimed at shedding light on issues too often ignored by politicians, reveals a town struggling with unemployment, underfunded public services, and ongoing community unrest. Below […]

November 20, 2024 11

Business / Economics

Telecom Upgrades Infrastructure with N$35.5 Million FTTx Projects

Telecom has successfully completed eight Fibre-to-the-X projects, investing around N$35.5 million to enhance the country’s communication infrastructure. CEO Stanley Shanapinda highlighted that these 2023-2024 projects aim to replace outdated copper infrastructure, which has been vulnerable to theft and damage, with more reliable and efficient fibre technology.

November 20, 2024 6

Africa

Sudan’s Military Chief Warns of Risks from National Congress Party Strife

Armed forces leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has raised concerns over internal conflicts within Sudan's former ruling National Congress Party, following the reinstatement of an ally of ousted leader Omar al-Bashir as its head. And according to Reuters, the party's influence within the military has reportedly impacted decision-making during the ongoing 19-month conflict with the Rapid Support Forces, complicating efforts to secure a ceasefire.

November 20, 2024 2

South Africa

South African Minister Urges Action Against Procurement Abuse in Construction

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has called for immediate action to stop criminal syndicates from abusing the local procurement rule in the construction industry. Speaking at the national construction summit in Durban, Macpherson condemned the misuse of the 30-percent local procurement rule, as syndicates demand payments from contractors without performing any work. He called for a review of the rule to protect legitimate businesses, instead of […]

November 20, 2024 1