insert_link Namibia Windhoek Pensioner Faces Home Loss Amid SME Bank Liquidation A Windhoek pensioner, Godfrey Makumbi, who had hoped to spend his retirement in his own home, is now confronted with the possibility of losing the house he purchased from former deputy minister Engel Nawatiseb, a beneficiary of SME Bank, in November 2017 for N$1.2 million. This purchase coincided with the year the bank ceased operations following liquidation by the Bank of Namibia. The liquidators of SME Bank are alleging that […] todayApril 12, 2024 7
insert_link World Modi says need to address ‘abnormal’ ties with China In an interview to US magazine Newsweek India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there's an urgent need to resolve 'abnormal' ties with China. The two countries have been engaged in a border standoff over a disputed frontier for nearly four years now. This is the second time this week Modi has made a reference to tense ties with China ahead of general elections. todayApril 11, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink says they are doing everything possible to ensure Hammanskraal residents get clean water S.A's Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink says they are doing everything possible to ensure Hammanskraal residents get clean water. Water and Sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu and the mayor checked on progress in dealing with challenges at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works. The area has been getting water from tankers, following an outbreak of cholera last year. Brink has conceded that the upgrade of the Rooiwal wastewater treatment works was a job […] todayApril 11, 2024 35
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Union federation Cosatu says the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Act will enable the power utility to prioritise maintenance to end load-shedding S.A's Union federation Cosatu says the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Act will enable the power utility to prioritise maintenance to end load-shedding. They welcome president Cyril Ramaphosa's approval of the Act, crucial in stabilising Eskom. The federation has long supported the need for the government to take over Eskom's unsustainable debt levels as part of measures to stabilise and support economic growth, and rebuild the crucial electricity provider. Cosatu’s Matthew […] todayApril 11, 2024 21
insert_link Uncategorized Opposition achieves landslide win in S Korea election Leaders of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party are stepping down following a massive defeat in the country’s parliamentary elections on Wednesday. The opposition Democratic Party won 185 of 300 contested seats in what experts say is a blow to the administration of president Yoon Suk Yeol. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 11, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Oshikuku Town Council Initiates Gravel Road Conversion to Bitumen Standard Penda Negonga, leader of the Namibia Progressive Party (NPP), recently disclosed his resignation from the public service in 2022, citing his longstanding aspiration to become head of state. Having served as a senior civil servant and consulting engineer, Negonga made the decision to step down from his position as the Director of Maintenance at the Oshana Regional Council to focus on his burgeoning business ventures and political pursuits. Negonga highlighted […] todayApril 11, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the government has failed to admit to its shortcomings related to e-tolls S.A's Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the government has failed to admit to its shortcomings related to e-tolls. After its establishment in 2013 as part of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project, e-tolls will officially be scrapped at midnight. However, motorists will be held liable for paying their outstanding e-toll bills. Outa CEO, Wayne Duvenage, says it is clear that the introduction of the e-toll system was grossly irrational. todayApril 11, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Oshana’s regional library is currently hosting a seminar focused on entrepreneurship Oshana's regional library is currently hosting a seminar focused on entrepreneurship for small and medium-sized enterprises. The event is scheduled to take place today and tomorrow. Our northern correspondent, Maria Namupala, had the opportunity to speak with the facilitator, Martha Erick. todayApril 11, 2024 34
insert_link World Hong Kong deports press freedom group staffer from city A representative for Reporters Without Borders was detained and deported from Hong Kong, according to the press freedom advocacy group. The organisation described it as a "new decline" in press freedoms. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 11, 2024 23