insert_link South AfricaIn S.A, MK Party Celebrates First Anniversary To S.A now, where the MK Party, founded by former president Jacob Zuma, marked its first anniversary in Ekurhuleni. During the 2024 general elections, the party campaigned as the official opposition. Secretary-general Floyd Shivambu expressed confidence in securing a two-thirds majority in the 2026 local government elections and emphasized the party’s commitment to uniting progressive forces. today2 December, 2024 29
insert_link Nam Elections 2024Mbumba Endorses Nandi-Ndaitwah as the Most Prepared Leader for Peace and Stability President Nangolo Mbumba urged all eligible voters to vote for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah because she is the most prepared, capable and tested leader to continue maintaining peace and stability in the country and the SADC at large. Mbumba made the remarks during the Swapo part rally at Olukonda in the Oshikoto Region Tuesday. today20 November, 2024 52
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024IPC Denies British Funding Allegations And Pledges Inclusive Governance The Independent Patriots for Change has dismissed claims of being funded by the British government, labeling them as "Swapo propaganda." IPC general secretary Christine !Aochamus accused Swapo of spreading false narratives. Meanwhile, IPC leader Panduleni Itula stated at a Walvis Bay campaign event that, if victorious in the National Assembly elections, he would form a merit-based Cabinet inclusive of individuals from other political parties. today18 November, 2024 19
insert_link Nam Elections 2024Windhoek East Rally Sees Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Highlighting SWAPO Government Achievements Swapo central committee member Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila informed party members in the Windhoek East constituency on Saturday that the Swapo-led government has made strides in developing the agriculture, mining, and fisheries sectors. She spoke during an election campaign meeting. Here's political analyst Rakkel Andreas: today11 November, 2024 46
insert_link WorldTrump and Harris tear through swing states in final campaign sprint White House hopefuls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are tearing through a number of swing states in the last days of the US election campaign - whose undecided voters could ultimately decide the result of this race. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave: today4 November, 2024 50
insert_link NamibiaSwapo presidential candidate rebounds after collapse at Otjiwarongo rally After collapsing at a rally over the weekend, Swapo’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, faced public doubts about her leadership ability. However, she appeared resilient today while speaking at the Swapo Party manifesto discussions in the capital. today28 October, 2024 196
insert_link WorldUS Vice President Kamala Harris admits she does believe Donald Trump is a “fascist” US Vice President Kamala Harris admits she does believe Donald Trump is a "fascist", as the election campaign enters its final days. Harris will rally in Atlanta on Thursday local time, while Donald Trump will be in Arizona and Nevada. Mitch McCann reports: today25 October, 2024 30
insert_link WorldWith Biden gone, Trump will need a new attack plan for the younger Kamala Harris By Christopher Featherstone, University of York When Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election race he changed the nature of the campaign. In the three weeks following the notorious presidential debate, Biden’s withdrawal came to be seen as a matter of when, not if. Now the Democratic party’s ticket is in flux and its campaign will look very different to the one Biden would have […] today23 July, 2024 30
insert_link Business / EconomicsNZ Budget 2024: tax cuts and borrowing don’t always fuel inflation – but Nicola Willis has to get the balance right LazingBee/Getty Images By Dennis Wesselbaum, University of Otago On the eve of the first budget from the National-ACT-New Zealand First coalition government, there is ongoing debate over whether borrowing while offering tax cuts could trigger a rise in inflation. Finance minister Nicola Willis has confirmed the budget will introduce “meaningful but modest” tax relief. But what impact will these cuts have on New Zealand’s economy? During the […] today5 June, 2024 27