Leonard Witbeen, Author at Future Media News

ActionSA’s leader says they will not join the seventh S.A Parliament

ActionSA's leader, Herman Mashaba, and national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, will not join the seventh Parliament. The duo says their focus is on the party's growth for the 2026 local elections. After their debut in last week's general elections, garnering over 630-thousand votes and securing six seats, Beaumont stated confidence in their capable team to represent ActionSA's policies effectively in Parliament. He expressed confidence in the party's team to fix South […]

6 June, 2024

Namibia

Landless People’s Movement Responds to Resignations with ‘Irreversible Joy’

The Landless People's Movement has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaak from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, mentioned that the party had not received any formal communication regarding these resignations. Despite the lack of formal notice, Simataa stated that the LPM "will, however, accept what the party calls 'street […]

6 June, 2024

Namibia

Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System Enhances Voter Registration for 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission has introduced the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System for the 2024 General Registration of Voters. Initially shifting from a manual paper-based system to a digital biometrics system in 2010-2013, the ECN upgraded to IMVRS after reviewing recent elections. This enhanced system integrates various electoral processes, uses mobile technology for greater efficiency, and includes advanced security measures. IMVRS, presented to stakeholders in 2023 and tested in early 2024, […]

6 June, 2024

Africa

Namibian and Angolan Energy Ministers Advance Baynes Hydroelectric Dam Project

The Mines and Energy ministers of Namibia and Angola met at the Lauca Hydroelectric Dam to discuss the Baynes Binational Hydro Power Project. Tom Alweendo and Joao Baptista Borges, signed a resolution detailing future steps for the 881-megawatt Baynes hydroelectric dam. Progress, especially the completion of vital studies, was applauded. Remaining assessments are expected to conclude by year-end. The project, located on the Cunene River, began development in 2008, with […]

5 June, 2024

South Africa

The number of people who have died as a result of floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to ten

The number of people who have died as a result of floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to ten. Eight people drowned in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro while two in the Buffalo City Metro due to the floods. More than two-thousand people have been displaced. Premier Oscar Mabuyane, who visited flood-stricken areas yesterday, says they are collaborating with the national government on the possibility of declaring a state […]

5 June, 2024

World

Modi makes history, BJP alliance scrapes past majority

Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party along with its allies have made history securing a slim majority in India's elections. The Hindu nationalist party lost its outright majority for the first time in a decade as voters defied predictions of another landslide. India's opposition alliance caused a major upset to the incumbent BJP especially in the party's crucial stronghold regions. Priyata Brajabasi has more.

5 June, 2024

World

Philippines rejects South China Sea gun-pointing allegations

The Philippines has denied that their troops stationed on a warship grounded in part of the disputed South China Sea pointed their guns at Chinese coast guards during a resupply mission. It's the latest incident between the two countries, which have seen more frequent and combative encounters in recent months. As Laura Westbrook reports.

5 June, 2024

Namibia

Slow Start but Steady Increase: Oshana Region Registers close to 3 thousand Voters on First Day of General Registration

The Regional Electoral Officer for Oshana, Amon-Oiva Haimbangu, reported that 2,824 voters were registered in the region on the initial day of the general voter registration. Despite facing technical challenges and a slow initial turnout, there's been a positive shift with long queues forming on subsequent days. One of the main hurdles encountered is people's unfamiliarity with registration points, leading to confusion regarding where to register within their constituencies. The […]

5 June, 2024

South Africa

S.A ‘s National Police Commissioner deployes more than 300 additional Public Order Policing officers to KwaZulu-Natal

S.A's National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has deployed more than 300 additional Public Order Policing officers to KwaZulu-Natal. This is to bolster policing operations in the post-election phase. There are fears of possible unrest in the province similar to those that occurred in July 2021, following the announcement of the election results on Sunday. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says law enforcement agencies are ready for any emerging incidents:

5 June, 2024