insert_link Africa Mauritius PM Concedes Defeat to Rival in Parliamentary Election Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has acknowledged his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, suffered a “huge defeat” in Sunday’s parliamentary election says BBC Africa. Jugnauth, 62, who sought a second term, stated, “The population has decided to choose another team." His main 77 year-old opponent, Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the Alliance of Change coalition, is set to become the next leader of the Indian Ocean nation. While Mauritius is celebrating, this election […] today12 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Earthquakes Hit Okahandja and Opuwo The Mines and Energy ministry reports that two earthquakes that occurred over the weekend in Namibia. The first tremor was near Gross Barmen in the Okahandja district, while the second struck 10 kilometers southwest of Opuwo in Kunene. Both events were recorded by local and South African seismic centres. Anna Salkeus from the mines ministry: today12 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia In Arandis, Emergency Response and Traffic Management Centre groundbreaking scheduled for today The official groundbreaking for the construction of the Arandis Emergency Response and Traffic Management Centre is set to take place today. Irene Jacobs of the Arandis Town Council shared details on the project's significance for B2 road users. today12 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Herbert Jauch Critiques Conditional Basic Income Grant Rollout November 12, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen Namibian social activist Herbert Jauch has expressed strong concerns over the recently implemented Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG), questioning its effectiveness in addressing widespread poverty. Speaking about the program, which the government has extended to cover more regions, Jauch highlighted the shortcomings of this targeted cash grant. The CBIG, now replacing the former food bank initiative, provides approximately N$600 per household. However, Jauch […] today12 November, 2024
insert_link World UK Defence Secretary Backs Trump’s Call for Increased NATO Spending by Europe The UK's Defence Secretary has said US President elect Donald Trump is right to push European nations to increase NATO defence spending. John Healey added that Trump's new administration is expected to remain committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, despite previous criticism of the bloc by Trump. Simon Gaitán reports. today12 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Media Professionals Union Adresses Jonathan Beukes’ New Era Removal The Namibia Media Professionals Union has strongly condemned the escalating interference and censorship within the local media, highlighted by the alleged forced removal of Jonathan Beukes from his position at New Era Publication Corporation on the eve of national elections. The organization's Secretary General, Jemima Beukes: today12 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Johannesburg Metro Confirms Lilian Ngoyi Street Project 22% Complete After Delays The Johannesburg metro has confirmed that the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project in the CBD is 22-percent complete - a year after a devastating explosion. Mayoral committee member for Transport, Kenny Kunene, says the project has stalled, with dire consequences for road users, businesses and residents. So far, more than 17-million-rand has been spent out of the total of almost 180-million-rand allocated for the project's completion. Kunene told SABC […] today12 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Welwitchia University is set to establish a state-of-the-art campus at Usakos The Welwitchia University is set to establish a state-of-the-art campus at Usakos in the Erongo region: The Usakos Town Council's Lesley !Goraseb: today11 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Eastern Cape Education Department Urges Schools to Enforce Food Safety The Eastern Cape Education Department has issued a memorandum cautioning schools to remain vigilant amongst the recent widespread cases of food poisoning, and related deaths in the province. In one case, three children aged between one and four died of suspected food poisoning in Mdantsane. The department’s spokesperson, Mali Mtima, says it is imperative for schools to implement the food safety policy guidelines as stipulated in the National School […] today11 November, 2024
