insert_link South Africa DA Requests Update on Wilge Complex Investigation in South Africa In S.A, The DA says it has written to the Special Investigating Unit on its investigation into the 840-million-rand Wilge Residential Complex near Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga, left abandoned and in ruin by Eskom. The party’s Kevin Mileham says the DA have requested an update on the progress of the investigation, as it is indication of how serious and brazen Eskom’s waste of money at Wilge has been […] todayNovember 18, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Ratepayers’ Meet To Addresses Contract Of Redforce Windhoek Ratepayers' representative, Shaun Gariseb, is set on addressing key issues in a press conference today at the Katutura Community Arts Centre. Gariseb says the meeting will provide crucial updates regarding the termination of the Redforce contract with the City of Windhoek, set to end later this week. The press conference will also address concerns over the contract renewal and a recent Anti-Corruption Commission report. todayNovember 18, 2024 19
insert_link World Filipinos cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines Filipinos are cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in a month uprooted trees, destroyed flimsy houses and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. No immediate deaths have been reported, but there was "extensive" damage to structures. Laura Westbrook reports. todayNovember 18, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Uganda: ‘Increase public education on the Constitution’ The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has made a call to government and civil society to increase public education on the Constitution. Tayebwa made this call whole commissioning the virtual museum of constitutionalism. The museum was launched during the Constitution Symposium at the Sheraton Hotel, Kampala on Friday, 15 August 2024. He said that majority of Ugandans do not understand the Constitution while others have varying interpretations. "Interpretation of the Constitution […] todayNovember 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Kenya: Government to Release KSh 2.5 Billion to Pay National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Debts The government will release an additional KSh2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund, President William Ruto has announced. This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage smooth. “We are going to make sure that all our public facilities are funded so that […] todayNovember 18, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Health Visits Kapenguria Referral Hospital to Monitor Social Health Authority (SHA) Implementation Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, visited Kapenguria Referral Hospital on November 17 to review the progress of the Social Health Authority (SHA) rollout. She was joined by West Pokot Deputy Governor Robert Komolle and Assistant County Commissioner Emily Ogola. During her visit, Dr. Barasa emphasized the importance of ensuring that all registered Kenyans, particularly expectant mothers, have access to essential healthcare services. She stressed that services like antenatal and postnatal […] todayNovember 18, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Nigeria and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Modi’s Visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu have pledged to strengthen their strategic ties during Modi's first visit to Nigeria. According to Duetsche Welle, the two leaders discussed a shared focus on securing permanent representation for both countries on the UN Security Council and highlighted their commitment to advancing the priorities of the Global South in the global arena. todayNovember 18, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Criticizes Ramaphosa’s Call for Spaza Shops to Register Within 21 Days In S.A, the DA says the call by president Cyril Ramaphosa to have all spaza shops in South Africa registered with local municipality within 21 days, after complying with all health and other compliance requirements, is unrealistic. The DA’s Marina van Zyl says the geographical spread and the lack of capacity in local municipalities, will make it very difficult to have the more than 150-thousand spaza shops registered: todayNovember 18, 2024 16
insert_link World Editor of US’ oldest magazine resigns over Trump comments The editor-in-chief of the US' oldest magazine has resigned after she called Trump voters "fascists". Laura Helmuth is stepping down for Scientific American after online comments she has since acknowledged were "offensive and inappropriate". Nick Harper has more from Washington. todayNovember 18, 2024 12