Tonata Kadhila

UN sanctions DRC rebel leaders

The UN has imposed an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze against six rebel leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid violence in the country's east. According to the BBC, those sanctioned include the military spokesperson of the M23 rebel group, a general in the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda and two senior leaders in the Ugandan armed group Allied Democratic Forces.

22 February, 2024

Business / Economics

Development economist says SA’s budget lacks political will

With South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presenting the country's budget yesterday, development economist Dr. Nthabiseng Moleko shared with Newzroom Afrika that the budget has shifted its focus towards accounting and fund allocation. Meanwhile at home, the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has set aside 28 February 2024, for the tabling of the 2024/2025 budget. Salomo Hei the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence says because it’s an […]

22 February, 2024

Namibia

Government tells foreign students in Namibia to comply with immigration laws on employment

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has warned foreign students to comply with the Immigration Control Act and not look for jobs and engage in side hustles. The act prohibits any person from entering Namibia to study and subsequently engaging in or performing any work within the country. The ministry’s spokesperson Margaret Kalo says they have set a deadline of 29 February for the submission of student […]

22 February, 2024

Uncategorized

SA’s Finance Minister proposes infrastructure financing reforms in budget speech

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 5.3% in January from 5.1% in December last year, the first jump after two-consecutive months of moderation. Separately, SA’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced proposed reforms to infrastructure financing aimed at optimising the sectoral value chain to be effective and efficient.

21 February, 2024

Africa

New date set for African leadership event

The African Leadership Organisation is rescheduling the African Persons of the Year Ceremony originally set for 22-23 February 2024 due to a scheduling conflict with the late President Hage Geingob's funeral proceedings. The event will now be held on 14-15 March 2024 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The ceremony convenes policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society figures, and stakeholders globally.

21 February, 2024

Namibia

Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila facilitates public tribute with early leave for civil servants

As Namibia, Africa, and the world prepare for the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob, the Office of the Prime Minister has directed civil servants to only work until 10 am on Friday, 23 February 2022. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the measure will allow the public to pay their last respects to the late president. We contacted President Nangolo Mbumba for his comment.

21 February, 2024

South Africa

Pretoria Court rejects DA bid against ANC deployment policy

The Pretoria High Court has dismissed with costs the Democratic Alliance's application to declare the ANC's cadre deployment policy unconstitutional. DA leader John Steenhuisen says the court erred in its judgement.

21 February, 2024

Namibia

Information minister to announce military procession route for late President Geingob

Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has announced that the Namibian Defence Force will lead a military procession with the remains of the late President Hage Geingob across the capital city on Friday, allowing the public to pay their last respects. Theofelus was speaking at the Government Information Center. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the exact routes will be announced later this week.

21 February, 2024

Africa

DRC launches appeal for humanitarian aid

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the humanitarian community have launched an appeal for US$ 2.6 billion to fund the country's 2024 humanitarian response plan. The funds are aimed at providing life-saving assistance and protection to 8.7 million people in need. Diane Penn reports. Meanwhile, according to Xinhua News Agency, for more than a year, the humanitarian crisis in the DRC has reached alarming levels, as […]

21 February, 2024