insert_link South Africa ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula accuses former president Jacob Zuma of undermining the party’s integrity ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula accuses former president Jacob Zuma of undermining the party’s integrity and campaigning against the party while claiming to retain membership. In a media briefing, Mbalula confirmed that the national disciplinary committee found Zuma guilty of misconduct, with expulsion as the chosen sanction, though he can appeal the decision. He condemned the MK Party leader for undermining electoral and judicial systems, inciting unrest, and aiding right-wing opposition […] todayJuly 30, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics SME Compete reacts to President Mbumba Urging Banks to Ease Funding for SMEs President Nangolo Mbumba has urged local banks to support small and medium enterprises by using equity-type instruments and reducing collateral requirements. Speaking with banking executives in Windhoek, Mbumba highlighted the need for broader funding initiatives to address financial exclusion. Danny Meyer, Director of SME Compete, also contributed to the discussion. todayJuly 30, 2024 15
insert_link World Son of jailed Mexican crime boss El Chapo is due in a Chicago court this week The son of jailed Mexican crime boss, El Chapo is due in a Chicago court this week, after surrendering to American authorities. It's reported Joaquin Guzman Lopez may have been working with officials on his surrender, and fooled another drug trafficker to come with him. Mitch McCann reports: todayJuly 30, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia 10 Injured in Fiery Side-Swipe Collision on Etomba-Omundaungilo Road Ten people are receiving medical care after a side-swipe collision between a Toyota Hilux 2.7 Double Cab and a Single Cab on the Etomba-Omundaungilo road at Oheti village. The accident, reported by Warrant Officer Andrew Nghiyolwa of the Namibian Police, occurred when the Double Cab tried to overtake and collided with the Single Cab, which was turning off the road. The Single Cab, carrying fuel, caught fire, and both vehicles […] todayJuly 30, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Urgent Probe into Malotana’s Appointment as Gauteng Health Head The DA in Gauteng says it has written to the Public Protector to request an urgent investigation into the suspicious appointment of Arnold Lesiba Malotana as the head of the provincial Department of Health. The DA’s Jack Bloom says during a meeting of the provincial legislature's health committee, Health, and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko announced that Malotana was no longer the acting head of the department, having been made permanent […] todayJuly 29, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Urges Banks to Prioritize Development and SME Support President Nangolo Mbumba has called on commercial banks to shift their focus from profit-driven motives to actively contributing to Namibia's development. Speaking to bank executives in Windhoek, Mbumba highlighted the need for banks to support small and medium-sized enterprises by easing collateral requirements and adopting equity-type funding mechanisms. He stressed the importance of banks becoming development partners, promoting social inclusion, and utilizing innovative banking tools like mobile banking. The meeting […] todayJuly 29, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Fatal Fall from Water Tank at Otjiwarongo A 59-year-old man died instantly yesterday after allegedly falling from a 15-metre-high water tank while performing maintenance work in Otjiwarongo. Senior Inspector, Maureen Mbeha of the Namibian Police Force reported that the incident occurred at 13:00 in the Orwetoveni residential area, near Karundu Primary School. Preliminary investigations suggest that the man's protection belt may have become loose, leading to the fatal fall. His 37-year-old colleague was rescued from the tank […] todayJuly 29, 2024 23
insert_link Business / Economics Quad foreign ministers meet in Tokyo amid regional security worries Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the US kicked off a meeting in Tokyo on Monday to discuss deepening their collaboration on economic, security and humanitarian issues in the Indo-Pacific. It is their first gathering since September 2023, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayJuly 29, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town says Transnet must expedite private sector involvement in the port operations The City of Cape Town says Transnet must expedite private sector involvement in the port operations, and the development and maintenance of a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says the port’s performance impacts a diverse range of critical products, from agricultural goods to high-value exports like wine and seafood: todayJuly 29, 2024 10