insert_link South Africa The DA leader labels the election handling a dog’s breakfast The DA has strongly criticised the Electoral Commission of South Africa for its handling of the elections. Addressing the media at the results centre in Midrand, DA leader John Steenhuisen condemned the long queues and inefficiencies, citing broken promises to improve since the 2021 local government elections which cost the party Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Steenhuisen pledged to hold the IEC accountable to prevent a repeat […] todayMay 31, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Police leadership development course starts in Tsumeb The Namibian Police Force’s Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has urged police officers not to disregard society during their tenure in the police system. Speaking on Monday during the opening of a leadership development training course attended by deputy commissioners at Tsumeb, Shikongo stressed the importance of officers acknowledging their connection to society while in uniform. He said they should recognise their roots and remember that they will eventually […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe’s Mthuli Ncube wins Best Finance Minister award Zimbabwe’s Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has been awarded the title of Best African Finance Minister of the Year by Reputation Poll International. The BBC reports that Ncube expressed gratitude for the award, saying it acknowledges the efforts of his ministry and the Treasury team in spearheading the transformation of the economy. Despite ongoing economic challenges, including an estimated 85% unemployment rate, the award was met with criticism from Zimbabwean activist […] todayDecember 12, 2023 48
insert_link Namibia President Geingob defends international travel President Hage Geingob has called on the media to concentrate their reporting on important issues instead of trivial ones like the travel allowance of politicians. During his annual press briefing at State House on Monday, Geingob digressed from his prepared speech to address the media criticism of his and his ministers’ traveling, reportedly to benefit from travel and subsistence allowances (S&Ts). “You see how I am standing here, because I […] todayNovember 28, 2023 13
