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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Leonard Witbeen

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South Africa

City of Tshwane in South Africa’s Moody’s Outlook Shifts from Negative to Stable

The City of Tshwane in South Africa has greeted an improved outlook from Moody's Ratings, transitioning from negative to stable. This positive shift comes after a notice last month indicating the city's rating was under review for a potential downgrade. The development is expected to assist the municipality in stabilizing its finances and accessing capital funding for infrastructure projects. Jacqui Uys, Mayoral committee member for Finance, attributes this positive change […]

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Namibia

Cabinet Directs Collaboration for Electoral Act Amendment on Public Servant Resignations

Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice in revising Section 77 (4) (a) of the Electoral Act. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, announced this directive, emphasizing that the amendment aims to clarify the process of public servants resigning upon election or nomination to the National Assembly and regional councils. The proposed amendment seeks to establish clear legal […]

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Namibia

Vice President Addresses Severe Drought Concerns, Pledges Mitigation Efforts

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah underscores the Namibian government's commitment to devising strategies to alleviate the impact of the ongoing drought. Speaking at a Swapo Party central committee meeting, she expressed deep concern over the lack of significant rainfall, highlighting the imminent threat to both people and livestock. With poor rainfall projections, Namibia anticipates a dire agricultural harvest, mirroring challenges faced by neighboring SADC countries like Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, which […]

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Ratings Afrika’s recent report has shed some light on the financial struggles faced by South Africa’s municipalities

Ratings Afrika's recent report has shed some light on the financial struggles faced by South Africa's municipalities, attributing these challenges to weak governance. The report underscores the persistent issues surrounding financial sustainability, which in turn lead to inadequate service delivery for a significant portion of the population. The organisation's analyst Leon Claassen raised concerns about the potential for certain municipalities to become dysfunctional if these issues are not addressed effectively: […]

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South African city of Ekurhuleni’s New Mayor Prioritizes Sustainable Basic Services

Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the recently elected mayor of the South African city of Ekurhuleni, emphasizes that his primary focus is ensuring the consistent provision of essential services throughout the metro. He takes office as the fourth mayor in less than four years, succeeding Sivuyile Ngodwana of the African Independent Congress, who was ousted in a vote of no confidence last month. Xhakaza, representing the ANC, expresses confidence in his ability to […]

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World

UNSC again calls on Russia to stop the war in Ukraine

United Nations Security Council members have criticised Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The Council met on Thursday following Moscow's destruction of the largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region in a missile attack. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.  

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Business / Economics

12 April 2024 Morning Biz News: GIPF’s ESG Investments, WeBuyCars IPO, Oil Price Surge, and Currency & Commodity Updates

GIPF Ventures into ESG Investments: The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is diversifying its investment portfolio by exploring opportunities in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sectors. With a focus on sustainable development, GIPF aims to collaborate with fund managers whose policies align with ESG principles. Targeting initiatives like SDG Namibia One and green climate fund managers, GIPF emphasizes its commitment to responsible investing. WeBuyCars Makes Splash on JSE: South African […]

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