insert_link South Africa S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is cautious about forming a coalition government S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is cautious about forming a coalition government due to the risk of instability as seen at the local municipal level. Polls have predicted that the ANC might fall short of securing over 50-percent of the national vote in the 29 May general elections. This would compel the ruling party to forge a coalition to hold onto power. Addressing the Progressive Business Forum in […] todayMay 15, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Death toll in the ongoing rescue operation in the South African city of George has risen The death toll in the ongoing rescue and recovery operation after the building collapse in the South African city of George has risen to 33, with the Forensic Pathology Service confirming the identification of six victims. Nineteen people are still unaccounted for, while 12 are in hospital. The mission, now in its eighth day, has seen rescue workers and other stakeholders dedicating 193 hours to the operation. A cultural prayer […] todayMay 15, 2024 18
insert_link World Container ship to be pulled back to Baltimore port in two days, amid clean up from accident U.S. salvage teams are in the process of moving remains of the collapsed Baltimore bridge from the river, seven weeks after a container ship rammed into it. On Monday, they set up controlled explosions to break the structure into smaller pieces, with plans to pull the ship completely from the waterway. Caroline Malone has the report for us. todayMay 15, 2024 35
insert_link Business / Economics 15 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Africa’s Green Hydrogen Initiative, Rand’s Fluctuations, and Oil Price Surge: A Snapshot of Recent Financial Trends As the global economy navigates through various challenges and opportunities, the financial landscape witnesses dynamic shifts influenced by diverse factors ranging from economic policies to natural disasters. Here's a roundup of the latest developments shaping the business world: Africa's Green Hydrogen Pipeline Initiative: President Nangolo Mumba's announcement of a groundbreaking collaboration between Namibia and South Africa marks a significant stride towards sustainable energy development in the region. The partnership, […] todayMay 15, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia XPRIZE Finalists Step Up in Global Fight Against Climate Change XPRIZE has unveiled the 20 finalist teams for the final stage of its Carbon Removal competition, highlighting innovative solutions to tackle the pressing challenge of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These teams, selected from a pool of over 1,300 applicants worldwide, represent a diverse range of approaches across air, ocean, land, and rocks tracks. Local Ecologist Peter Cuningham. todayMay 15, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Emphasizes Political Accessibility Through Goreangab Community Outreach Program The Landless People's Movement's Lifalaza Simataa says in the realm of politics, visibility and accessibility are paramount. And for the LPM this one such initiative is the Goreangab Community Outreach program. todayMay 15, 2024 56
insert_link World U.N staffer killed in Gaza, an Indian national The first foreign UN worker killed in Gaza has been identified as an Indian national. 46 year old Waibhav Anil Kale was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Rafah. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York. todayMay 15, 2024 33
insert_link 2 Namibia Approval Secured but Implementation Pending: Pensioner and Child Allowances Await Presidential Ratification Despite clearance from the National Assembly, crucial enhancements to pensioner and vulnerable child allowances, along with tax amendments, remain in limbo pending President Nangolo Mbumba's ratification. Despite an early budget tabled in February, citizens await the realization of these eagerly anticipated changes. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. todayMay 15, 2024 76 2
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Electoral Commission has authorised over 1.6-million special votes for the upcoming elections S.A's Electoral Commission has authorised over 1.6-million special votes for the upcoming elections. Chief electoral official Sy Mamabolo outlined that one-million special votes will occur at polling stations, and 624-thousand voters visited at home or in places of confinement. Gauteng leads with 335-thousand registered special voters, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 320-thousand. Mamabolo reiterates that special voting is scheduled for 27 to 28 May from 9 am to 5 pm, ensuring […] todayMay 15, 2024 15