insert_link South Africa Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study By Leila Patel, University of Johannesburg and Yolanda Sadie, University of Johannesburg Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial general elections, set for 29 May. The country’s social grants system is one of the largest in Africa in terms of number of beneficiaries. Research shows that this has helped reduce poverty. […] todayMay 15, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Youth reluctant to vote in upcoming elections. https://youtu.be/BdYbJa81628 By Finna Kahili As national elections approach, there is a concern about youth reluctance to vote despite calls for their participation. The turnout of young voters could significantly influence election outcomes and shape political priorities and policymaking. NewsOnOne interviewed several university students about the upcoming National Assembly and Presidential elections slated for 27 November this year. Students indicated they might participated in the voter […] todayMay 13, 2024 46
insert_link Namibia Social Media Video Shows Swapo Councilor Addressing Youth in Rehoboth Amid Landless People’s Movement Poster Damage A recently circulated video on social media captured Swapo Councilor Mara Amilia-Beukes engaging with youth in Rehoboth. Notably, torn remnants of posters from the Landless People's Movement political party are visible in the footage. Lifalaza Simataa, a member of the organization, provided commentary on the incident. todayMay 13, 2024 47
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukwateli komesho we tanga lo pakwaita mo Chad’ Mahamat Déby afindana oma hoololo. , oye aulikwa onga omufindani womahoolo oupresident moshilongo. Gen Déby ota ku lopotwa afindana nee 61.3% do mawi ova hoololi ngaashi shili pa lombwelo la ya ndjwa kolutu lomahoololo moshilongo osho, omaga omukondjifi waye akula kwa li mo mahoololo , Prime Minister Succes Masra, eedjamo nefindano lee 18.53%. Mr Masra ku yele ota ku lopotwa ali ayadja eingido kutya, okwa findana omahoololo me dingonoko lotete loku hoolola nota popi paife […] todayMay 10, 2024 19
insert_link World Future Media News, Top Stories: May 6th – May 10th https://youtu.be/ocuYJYvY62w In case you missed this week's top stories: Namibia prepares for elections with voter registration dates announced, Namibian delegation attends Italy's leading Fruit and Vegetable Expo, and investigations initiated into a death at Katutura Health Centre. AstraZeneca admits a rare side effect from its Covid-19 vaccine, and the government is monitoring developments. A new app launched by NUST UNESCO Research Chair aims to prevent violence. In regional news, […] todayMay 10, 2024 21
insert_link Oshiwambo Hamushanga woSwapo Sophia Shaningwa, aulika elineekelo laye opo ongudu ika li kole omawi oo ya kanifile mo mahoololo adileko. Hamushanga wo ngudu yo Swapo meme, Sophia Shaningwa okwati ongudu oyina ehalo nomafaneko oku kalikola oipundi ifike po two-thirds oyo ya kanifile oku dja mo mahoololo omo 2019. Shaningwa edi okwe di popya metitatu po shongalele sho ngudu yo Swapo osho shali sha ningilwa momudingonoko wa Tuhingireni . Okwati ongudu yo Swapo oya kala oyo ili komesho no uhapu woipundi meumbo lomutumba wopashiwana oku dja mo 1994 tati ongudu oya […] todayMay 10, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party Aims to Reclaim Two-Thirds Majority Lost in 2019 Elections Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa of the ruling Swapo Party expressed the party's goal to regain the two-thirds majority it lost in the 2019 general elections. At a mini rally in Tuhingireni informal settlement, Shaningwa highlighted the historical support from the Kavango regions and emphasized the importance of mobilizing voters for the upcoming elections in June and November 2024. Additionally, she advocated for the revival of green schemes in Kavango East […] todayMay 10, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission of Namibia announces voter registration dates Namibia is poised for a pivotal democratic moment as it prepares for presidential and National Assembly elections slated for November 27, 2024. Voter registration is set to take place between June 3 and August 1, with all eligible Namibians expected to register afresh to participate in the upcoming elections. The nomination of independent candidates is expected to take place on October 14, while the nomination court for political parties is […] todayMay 6, 2024 93
insert_link Africa Opposition accuses Togo government of extending President’s rule Tensions have risen in Togo as parliamentary and regional elections are underway amid controversy over a new constitution extending President Faure Gnassingbé's term. The BBC reports that opposition parties have accused the government of using the reform to extend Gnassingbé's family's 57-year rule, allowing him to potentially stay in power until 2031. todayApril 29, 2024 16