insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Western Ethiopia S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa in South Western Ethiopia, which have claimed at least 250 lives. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa has conveyed solidarity with the Ethiopian people and bereaved families, referring to the strong historic relations between South Africa and Ethiopia dating back to the struggle against apartheid: todayJuly 26, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Advocates for Permanent Residency for Wealthy Foreigners to Boost Economic Growth The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has proposed that the government offer permanent residency to wealthy foreigners interested in purchasing Namibian retirement farms. NIPDB CEO, Nangula Uaandja made this request in a letter to the Executive Director of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Etienne Maritz, on July 16. The initiative, named the ‘Desert Visa Programme,’ aims to attract foreign investment and stimulate economic development by encouraging high-net-worth individuals […] todayJuly 26, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Khorixas Mayor Talks Youth Activities The town of Khorixas recently held their Miss Khorixas event recently Mayor Patience !Hoaes expands on why this was an activity to keep the youth active and engaged in more constructive activities. todayJuly 26, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Macpherson Orders Bi-Weekly Reports from Development Bank of Southern Africa Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson, says he has instructed the Development Bank Of Southern Africa to supply bi-weekly reports, on the progress to restore Parliament's gutted National Assembly building. The minister conducted an oversight visit to the parliamentary grounds yesterday, where clearing and reconstruction are continuing, following a fire in 2022. About two-billion-rand has been made available for the project. Macpherson says he wants to ensure that […] todayJuly 26, 2024 19
insert_link World Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard prompting fears of widespread flooding Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in southeastern China after barreling across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling rivers, flash floods and waterlogging in cities and provinces that were hit by torrential rain just several weeks ago. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayJuly 26, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Ethiopia Landslide Death Toll Reaches 257, Expected to Nearly Double The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and may almost double, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs seen by Reuters. Heavy rains triggered the initial landslide in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night, followed by a second landslide on Monday that engulfed rescue workers. UNOCHA reports that the death toll could rise to up […] todayJuly 26, 2024 9
insert_link Uncategorized S.A’s GOOD Party Criticizes City of Johannesburg’s 2.5-Billion-Rand Loan from French Development Bank In South Africa, the GOOD Party says the City of Johannesburg's approval of a 2.5-billion-rand loan from the French Development Bank places an unnecessary financial burden on residents. The loan, supported by ActionSA, the DA, and the ANC, was opposed by GOOD due to a lack of transparency and project plans. The party’s Matthew Cook argues the loan violates the Municipal Finance Management Act and is a result of transactional […] todayJuly 26, 2024 10
insert_link World Biden & Netanyahu discuss ceasefire deal US President, Joseph Biden has met Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House - the first meeting in Washington during iden's presidency. They discussed the ceasefire deal with Hamas - which although proposed weeks ago, has not been agreed upon. And the release of dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas. It all comes a day after Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress - which saw thousands of […] todayJuly 26, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Kenyan Police Detain Protesters Including Activist Boniface Mwangi Kenyan police detained several individuals on Thursday as they attempted to deliver a petition to the president's office and lay flowers in memory of those killed during anti-government protests a month ago says Reuters. Among the detainees was Boniface Mwangi, a prominent activist. Protester Hanifa Adan reported on X that some parents of those killed in the June 25 protest were also detained. todayJuly 26, 2024 16
