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Namibia

Gobabis Municipality Councillors in Arrears with Residents’ Services Suspended

Five councillors of the Gobabis municipality collectively owe the town over N$650,000, while services for residents with overdue accounts are being suspended concurrently. Gobabis Chief Executive Sophia Eises confirmed the municipality's practice of cutting off services to residents in arrears, stating that this is a routine measure unless payment arrangements are made. However, Eises declined to comment on the councillors' outstanding debts. Reports indicate the mayor, her deputy, and three […]

today19 April, 2024

World

Nippon Steel faces presidential opposition to U.S Steel takeover

Nippon steel’s $14 billion acquisition of U.S Steel is coming under increased scrutiny as U.S President Joseph Biden vows to block the deal. The Japanese company has responded to opposition from both Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump by saying the purchase would benefit US workers. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.  

today18 April, 2024

Uncategorized

S.A’s UDM says government needs to urgently implement full strategies for disaster preparedness and response

S.A's UDM says government needs to urgently implement full strategies for disaster preparedness and response, and make South Africans more aware of the implications of natural disasters. This comes as heavy rains battered KwaZulu-Natal leaving five dead in Margate earlier this week. UDM’s secretary-general, Yongama Zigebe, says the government must also increase investment in infrastructure to withstand the growing threat of extreme weather events linked to climate change:  

today18 April, 2024

Namibia

European Union Launches Early Childhood Development Reform in Namibia

The European Union Delegation to Namibia inaugurated an Early Childhood Development Reform Programme at the Harmony ECD Centre in the Mix settlement on the outskirts of Windhoek on Wednesday. This initiative, a flagship EU program, focuses on enhancing early childhood development and pre-primary education to foster a well-educated and skilled society in Namibia. Ana Martins, EU Ambassador to Namibia, emphasized the pressing need for improved access to ECD and pre-primary […]

today18 April, 2024

Namibia

Bannerman Mining Resources Begins Construction at Etango Uranium Project

Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia has initiated construction at its flagship project, the Etango Uranium Project, following the issuance of a mining license by the Ministry of Mines and Energy in December 2023. Bannerman Managing Director Werner Ewald announced that construction activities have commenced, with mining operations slated to begin in 2027. The company has awarded contracts for essential infrastructure, including a pipeline and access road, and aims to secure funding […]

today18 April, 2024

World

U.S reimposes sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry

The U.S government is reimposing sanctions against Venezuela's oil industry that it eased 6 months ago. It comes after Caracas put restrictions on opposition candidates trying to run in this year's presidential election. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today18 April, 2024

South Africa

City of Johannesburg says it is pleased that the rule of law has been maintained especially against big businesses

The City of Johannesburg says it is pleased that the rule of law has been maintained especially against big businesses and massive residential estates that want to avoid paying municipal services. The Johannesburg High Court ruled in favour of the city against Malakite Body Corporate and Greenstone Crest Body Corporate. The city’s spokesperson, Nkosana Lekotjolo, says the two appellants appealed an earlier judgment which found the metro was correct to […]

today18 April, 2024

South Africa

Former South African President Jacob Zuma to Present Private Prosecution Case Against Cyril Ramaphosa in High Court Appearance

  S.A Former President Jacob Zuma will appear at the High Court in Johannesburg in his capacity as the Private Prosecutor in his bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Zuma Foundation states that the purpose of the appearance is to provide an update to the criminal court on the ongoing appeals in the Supreme Court of Appeal regarding the review and setting aside of the summons served on the accused.

today18 April, 2024