insert_link South AfricaCape Town Activates Disaster Team Amid Devastating Floods As Thousands Are Now Homeless The City of Cape Town says its multi-disciplinary disaster coordinating team remains activated until the worst of the weather, and the impacts, have been addressed. More than four-thousand people have been left homeless and about one-thousand homes have been destroyed, following heavy rains caused flooding over the weekend. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says they will continue to conduct assessments to determine the nature and extent […] today8 July, 2024 94
insert_link NamibiaSocial Activist Herbert Jauch Calls for Modernized Socialism Amid Rising Unemployment in Namibia Herbert Jauch, a prominent social activist, emphasized the necessity for a contemporary approach to socialism in the 21st century. According to Jauch, this updated socialism should uphold principles of equality. In the interim...Rinaani Musutua, also an activist, said this pertaining to local authority leaders earning a salary from this role. today17 June, 2024 86
insert_link NamibiaGobabis Town Council Initiates Eviction of Urban Farmers, Sparks Controversy The Gobabis Town Council has ignited controversy by setting a pressing deadline for the eviction of urban generational farmers and farm dwellers today. Citing the legal authority of the Public and Environment Health Act of 2015, the council stands firm, while the Landless People's Movement strongly opposes the move. Despite previous resolutions and persistent efforts by farmers to secure land access, the issue remains a contentious point. Lifalaza Simataa, representing […] today31 January, 2024 58
insert_link NamibiaStrategic Planning Mandate Issued to Government Entities by Office of the Prime Minister The Deputy Director in the Office of the Prime Minister has issued a directive to all government offices, ministries, agencies, and regional councils to formulate strategic and annual plans, along with customer service charters. This initiative aims to enhance organizational planning and customer service across government entities as Namibian is a signatory to the African Charter under the AFrican Union Commission. Here's Roberto Mwilima-Deputy Director in the Office of the […] today26 January, 2024 45
insert_link South AfricaSouth African Federation of Trade Unions disappointed at Reserve Bank’s continued restrictive monetary policy The South African Federation of Trade Unions says it is disappointed that the South African Reserve Bank continues to pursue a restrictive monetary policy. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the repo rate unchanged at 8.25-percent, leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75-percent. Saftu’s national spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, says a restrictive monetary policy harms growth prospects and hurts the working class more than any other section of the economy. […] today24 November, 2023 35