insert_link Namibia Free Water Meters Launched in Grootfontein Photo: Grootfontein Municipality Grootfontein municipality has begun providing free prepaid water meters to residents as a measure to reduce outstanding debts and increase town revenue. Municipal official Luke Salomo reports that more than 600 residents applied for the meters since the programme started. today8 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NAMCOR Works to Overcome Financial Losses and Governance Issues NAMCOR says the company is addressing serious financial challenges and governance failures, particularly in its trading division. Spokesperson Paulo Coelho says that despite revenue growth, losses reached N$1.3 billion in 2023, leading to a government bailout and ongoing efforts to strengthen controls, reduce debt, and improve transparency. today7 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa to Deliver SONA at Cape Town City Hall Today S.A's National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza has confirmed that president Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall today. A two-day debate will follow Tuesday next week, before Ramaphosa’s response. Didiza emphasises the importance of SONA in shaping national discourse and its role in uniting the three arms of the state: Meanwhile, the DA urges Ramaphosa to prioritise fiscal discipline and debt management […] today6 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics DA leader and Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen endorsed the mid-term budget DA leader and Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen endorsed the mid-term budget, calling it the right step toward fiscal growth. Speaking outside Parliament, Steenhuisen commended the focus on debt reduction, infrastructure spending, halting bailouts for state-owned entities, and the end of e-tolls. He emphasises the DA’s role in driving reforms through the government of national unity, through economic growth and job creation: today31 October, 2024
