insert_link South Africa S.A’s Al Jama-ah’s leader has warned the ANC against forming a government of national unity S.A's Al Jama-ah's leader, Ganief Hendricks, has warned the ANC against forming a government of national unity, cautioning it could lead to a return of white rule. Hendricks has emphasised that the government of national unity would undermine black economic control and reparations. He raised concerns stating that this would risk a regression to apartheid-era inequalities and delaying true freedom: todayJune 11, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia ICT Minister Presents Key Regulations for Access to Information Act Information and Communication Technology Minister, Emma Theofelus, has introduced regulations essential for implementing the Access to Information Act, 2022. Approved by the National Assembly, these regulations detail the procedures for appointing the Information Commissioner and Deputy Information Commissioner, vital roles for promoting transparency and accountability. A five-member Selection Committee will oversee the appointment process. Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research, Frederico Links. todayJune 11, 2024 25
insert_link Uncategorized Trump reportedly set to meet with New York probation officers, ahead of July sentencing Donald Trump is set to be interviewed by probation officials, ahead of his July sentencing. The meeting will help the New York Judge overseeing his case determine a punishment. As Mitch McCann reports: todayJune 11, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Health Ministry Invests in New Hospitals The Health ministry has allocated N$18 million for land to build the new Windhoek District Hospital and plans to construct additional hospitals in Ondangwa, Otjiwarongo, Nkurenkuru, and the Oshana region the Brief reports. This effort is part of a N$16 billion initiative to enhance Namibia's health infrastructure. The Windhoek District Hospital, set to be completed by 2027, will cost N$2.9 billion. The Otjiwarongo land acquisition cost N$5 million, while the […] todayJune 11, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Police Arrest 136 for Drug Possession Worth Nearly N$ 8 Million in May The Namibian Police Force arrested 136 individuals for drug possession in May, with the drugs valued at almost N$8 million. NamPol's Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, reported that 127 of those arrested are Namibian, while the rest include nationals from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Congo, and Tanzania. The majority were found with cannabis worth over N$7.2 million, along with Mandrax, crack cocaine, and cocaine powder. Shikwambi highlighted the […] todayJune 10, 2024 13
insert_link World Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election in France Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election in France in response to a victory for the right in European polls. Marine Le Pen's National Rally party is on course to win around a third of the vote in European Parliament elections. President Macron's dissolved Parliament and called national elections for 30th June and 7th July, as Ross Cullen reports from Paris. todayJune 10, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa Search Continues for Missing Individuals After Flooding in Nelson Mandela Bay And Eastern Cape Police and Rescue Diving Units In S.A are still searching for missing people following last week's flooding in large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Ten people died in severe storms and heavy rains that battered and caused extreme damage in many areas of the metro. Police spokesperson, Priscilla Naidu, says the areas most affected are KwaNobuhle, Kariega, Walmer, Blue Horizon Bay, and Kamesh. todayJune 10, 2024 50
insert_link Namibia Zambezi Governor Urges Patience Awaiting Delimitation Commission’s Decision on New Constituencies Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu has called for calm as residents await the Fifth Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission's response to their proposals. Although the timeline for feedback is uncertain, a decision is expected this year. The region, currently with eight constituencies, may see the addition of three more, including a highly anticipated Bwabwata constituency. Proposals also include renaming and restructuring existing constituencies. The Commission is evaluating whether changes to current […] todayJune 10, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa AfriForum In S.A Files Urgent High Court Application Against National Energy Regulator The civil rights organisation AfriForum in South African has brought an urgent application in the High Court in Pretoria against the National Energy Regulator. The application seeks to prevent NERSA from considering municipalities' applications for electricity tariff increases from 1 July without the required cost studies. AfriForum's, Morné Mostert says cost studies outline what tariffs should be to properly deliver services and maintain networks: todayJune 10, 2024 38