insert_link World Majority of delegates have voted to give Kamala Harris the Democratic nomination US Vice President Kamala Harris has scored enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination. The announcement was made on Friday by Democratic National Committee Chair, Jaime Harrison, making Harris the first Black woman and first Asian American to stand for president. Jody Jacobs has more. todayAugust 5, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Tinubu Urges Suspension of Protests Amid Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for a suspension of protests against the cost of living crisis, urging for an opportunity for dialogue says Reuters. This comes after Amnesty International reported that at least 13 people were killed in clashes with security forces on Thursday, the first day of protests. Police have denied using excessive force and reported seven deaths by Saturday, including casualties from an explosive device, a car […] todayAugust 5, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa ANC head of political school calls the the party’s loss of its majority in the May elections a strategic setback In S.A, ANC head of political school, David Makhura, has called the ANC’s loss of its majority in the May elections a strategic setback, making renewal a do or die priority. Speaking at the conclusion of the ANC National Executive Committee meeting in Boksburg, he stated that the government of national unity under president Cyril Ramaphosa is essential for the party to remain in power and implement its manifesto: todayAugust 5, 2024 8
insert_link World US and allies seek to dial down middle east tensions The United States and its allies are trying to dial down tensions in the Middle East. They are concerned Iran will attack Israel, who it blames for last week's killing of Hamas' political leader in Tehran. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayAugust 5, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa ANC president says they did not decide to form a Government of National Unity easily In S.A, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says they did not decide to form a Government of National Unity easily, as they did it fully aware of the risks and opportunities that come with it. On Sunday, he provided a political overview at the opening of the three-day ANC National Executive Committee Lekgotla in Boksburg. Ramaphosa says South Africans want the government of national unity to work together to advance their […] todayAugust 5, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Report Suggests Israel May Preemptively Strike Iran; Namibia Issues Warnings to Citizens During a meeting with the Prime Minister, defense officials, as reported by The Times of Israel, considered the option of a preemptive strike on Iran, emphasizing that such action would only be possible if the intelligence on Iran’s intentions is absolutely certain. Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, issued a warning to Namibians in the Middle East. todayAugust 5, 2024 28
insert_link Business / Economics Mines and Energy ministry Unveils New Customer Service Charter The Mines and Energy ministry will launch its Customer Service Charters today at its Head Office. This Charter highlights the ministry's commitment to delivering top-tier customer service, as stated by spokesperson Ten Hasheela. todayAugust 5, 2024 32
insert_link Business / Economics 5 August 2024 Morning Biz News: July Retail Basket Costs Drop, Rand Strengthens, and Markets React to Economic Uncertainty In July, OK Foods saw a notable decrease in basket costs, dropping by 9.9%, as reported by The Brief. Conversely, Choppies experienced a rise of 4.7% in basket costs. Other major retailers also reported price reductions, with Spar offering the lowest price for Top Score 5kg. Among hypermarkets, Woermann Brock emerged as the most affordable, while Metro saw the highest increase in basket costs. On Friday, the South African […] todayAugust 5, 2024 8
insert_link Africa ANC rejects calls to relocate the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe In South Africa, the ANC has rejected calls to relocate the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe due to activist arrests. President Mnangagwa insists Zimbabwe won’t tolerate violence ahead of the summit on August 17. Mnangagwa emphasised that the country’s ongoing peace enables it to pursue transformative projects. ANC spokesperson Zuko Godlimpi stated that Zimbabwe issues should be addressed in Zimbabwe: todayAugust 5, 2024 12
