Africa Biden’s Africa Trip to Focus on U.S.-Backed Railway Project U.S President Joseph Biden embarks on a trip to Angola, fulfilling a promise to visit Africa during his presidency. Reuters says his visit will highlight a major U.S.-backed railway project aimed at diverting critical minerals away from China. The project, partially funded by a U.S. loan, connects the resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Angola's Lobito port, providing a faster route for exports to the West. todayDecember 2, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa In S.A, MK Party Celebrates First Anniversary To S.A now, where the MK Party, founded by former president Jacob Zuma, marked its first anniversary in Ekurhuleni. During the 2024 general elections, the party campaigned as the official opposition. Secretary-general Floyd Shivambu expressed confidence in securing a two-thirds majority in the 2026 local government elections and emphasized the party’s commitment to uniting progressive forces. todayDecember 2, 2024 5
insert_link World US lawmakers targeted by bomb threats Several U.S. lawmakers were targeted in bomb threats on Thanksgiving. Four House representatives in the state of Connecticut were affected after similar threats were made against Republican nominees for Donald Trump's new cabinet. Ira Spitzer reports. todayDecember 2, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Education Ministry Sets January Target for Exam Results Marking of national exams is proceeding as planned, according to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. Ordinary level scripts will be marked by 12 December, with results anticipated in the third week of January 2025, says Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp. todayDecember 2, 2024 26
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation ticks up in Eurozone Inflation ticked up to 2.3 percent in November across the Eurozone according to the Eurostat statistics agency. This puts prices above the European Central Bank's two percent target but the increase was expected. William Denselow reports from Brussels. todayDecember 2, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Cape Winelands Fire Services Make Significant Progress in Fighting Paarl Mountain Blaze The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services report significant progress overnight in battling a fire on Paarl mountain. Cooler temperatures and reduced winds aided containment efforts, but hot spots and active fire lines persist. Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says that aerial and ground crews remain deployed, with flare-ups likely due to warm weather and vegetation. She confirmed that teams continue firefighting and mopping-up operations: todayDecember 2, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Prices to Stay Steady in December Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief as the Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that fuel prices for December will remain unchanged. Here is Anna Salkeus from the ministry with more details. todayDecember 2, 2024 15
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Hardap Governor encourages citizens to turn up at local voting stations From the Ainablagte area in the Hardap region, governor Salomon April spoke with us with this piece of advice. todayNovember 27, 2024 44
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Khorixas Mayor !Hoaes Votes The leader also provided update on the voter presence as at this morning: todayNovember 27, 2024 41