insert_link World Pressure on UK Prime Minister to limit migrant worker visas increases UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to drop a key visa route for migrant workers to help reduce immigration which allows industries to recruit staff for roles facing shortages. However, the UK’s government is concerned about the impact on the economy as it considers fresh options to bring net migration down. The country’s Environment Secretary Steve Barclay. todayNovember 29, 2023 35
insert_link Business / Economics Walvis Bay emerges as alternative amid South African port congestion Some 46 000 containers are stuck on vessels outside two Eastern Cape ports, while almost 62 000 are outside the congested Durban harbour. According to News24, businesses in the Eastern Cape are redirecting their goods to Walvis Bay and Maputo to navigate the problem. Port officials in South Africa say it will take until 2024 and possibly even February to clear the current congestion that has built up. todayNovember 29, 2023 18
insert_link Namibia Namibia launches ’16 Days of Activism’ to combat gender based violence Namibia has launched the annual "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," campaign to address and prevent violence against women and girls. Running until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day, the campaign, led by the Governor of the Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, aims to raise awareness and advocate for the elimination of gender-based violence. todayNovember 29, 2023 48
insert_link Namibia IPPR investigates human rights impact of fishrot scandal Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research, Frederico Links has announced that after a public meeting in Walvis Bay addressing the human rights impact of the Fishrot corruption scandal, the institute will compile a report set for publication in 2024. This report aims to advocate for restitution for affected individuals and communities. todayNovember 29, 2023 25
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe emerges as global leader in blueberry exports In a noteworthy development, Zimbabwe is making strides in reclaiming its status as Africa's breadbasket, with a recent report by East Fruit Analyst highlighting a remarkable increase in blueberry exports. Contrary to prevailing challenges, this positive trend shows a potential economic turnaround for the country. According to the East Fruit Analyst report, Zimbabwe has outpaced global competitors in blueberry exports, experiencing an impressive 63% annual growth over the past five […] todayNovember 28, 2023 20
insert_link Africa Trial against Zambia’s former first lady begins A trial against Zambia's former first lady Esther Lungu, the wife of ex-President Edgar Lungu, has begun in Lusaka. The BBC reports that she has been charged with the theft of three vehicles, theft of a title for a property in Lusaka, and possession of $400,000 alleged to be proceeds of crime. todayNovember 28, 2023 14
insert_link Business / Economics Host of World Expo 2030 to be announced The host of World Expo 2030 is set to be announced, with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Busan in South Korea and the Italian capital Rome all in the running. Giles Gibson has more. todayNovember 28, 2023 110
insert_link South Africa SA investigates claim Ramaphosa’s speech written by chatbot The South African presidency is investigating whether parts of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech last week were written using the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. According to SA media, it follows claims online that a section of the speech delivered last week at an education forum by Ramaphosa did not come from the president or his speechwriters. However, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya denied the claims, saying they do not use AI tools […] todayNovember 28, 2023 18
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Director of SME Compete wants increased support for SMEs The Director of SME Compete, Danny Meyer says SMEs need support to enable them to help with the country’s economic recovery efforts. INSERT: ENG Danny Meyer SME's todayNovember 28, 2023 31 2