insert_link South Africa UDM in S.A Demands Accountability from Eastern Cape Department of Transport Over Delayed Payments to Scholar Transport Operators The UDM in S.A's Eastern Cape is calling for the provincial Department of Transport to account for their failure to pay scholar transport operators. Last week the operators, contracted by the department, went on strike over delayed payments, saying they have not been paid since January. UDM’s, Bulelani Bobotyane, says they want a detailed financial report of the 725-million-rand set aside for the scholar transport programme in the 2024/2025 financial […] todayMay 6, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Students at Ogongo UNAM Campus Voice Concerns Over Lack of Psychological Support Services Students at the Ogongo UNAM campus said lack of phycological supports hinders their education, as there are no social workers at the Campus. From the North, Maria Namupala compiled this report spoke with a student: Angeline Shoopala. todayMay 6, 2024 22
insert_link World Florida Governor bans and criminalizes lab-grown meat Now that his fight with Mickey Mouse has ended, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a new foe in sight: lab grown meat. The Republican has signed a first-of-its kind bill banning and criminalizing the sale and manufacturing of cultivated meat in the state. Toni Waterman has more. todayMay 6, 2024 20
insert_link Uncategorized S.A Union Numsa Applauds Two-Year Wage Deal in South African Passenger Bus Sector S.A Metalworkers’ union Numsa has welcomed the two-year wage deal reached in the passenger bus sector. Increases of five-percent this year and 6.5-percent next year on base salaries have been agreed to between labour and employers in the sector. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says the agreement signed at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council, also sees employers contributing on a 50/50 split to primary healthcare cover for workers: todayMay 6, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Deputy Prime Minister Lauds Effectiveness of New E-Voucher System for Drought Relief Program Deputy Prime Minister , spoke briefly to our Northern correspondent, Maria Namupala on the Food voucher system that was recently introduced by the Office of the Prime Minister. John Mutorwa says it is very effective and doing good so far. todayMay 6, 2024 10
insert_link Uncategorized Low voter turnout could hamper Modi’s chances of a landslide victory Political experts in India say a low turnout can be worrying for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's poll campaign. Official data shows the voter turnout in this election has dipped compared to the last one, in which Mr. Modi and his party had a resounding win. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. todayMay 6, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Shell Contemplates Exiting South Africa Amid Strained Partnership Reports suggest that Shell, one of the largest fuel and energy companies in the country, is considering withdrawing from South Africa due to a deteriorating relationship with its BEE partner. Shell, which has been operational in South Africa for 122 years, has partnered with Thebe Investment Corporation for the past 22 years. However, tensions arose when Thebe decided to exercise its option to sell its 28% stake in Shell Downstream […] todayMay 6, 2024 67
insert_link 1 Namibia EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb’s Advocacy for Community Empowerment in Kunene May 6, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent conversation with social activist Shaun Gariseb, the focus was squarely on Kunene, a region in Namibia brimming with natural resources yet facing systemic challenges in harnessing its potential for the benefit of local communities. Gariseb's initiative aims to address this disparity through community empowerment and awareness. Gariseb's journey to Kunene epitomizes his commitment to grassroots engagement. Teaming up with influential figures like JP, […] todayMay 6, 2024 23 1
insert_link Namibia Kunene Region Leaders Discuss Land Reform, Mining, and Socio-Economic Development Shaun Gariseb, JP Van Der Westhuizen, and Ricardo Hawixab convened an important discussion on the interplay between land reform, mining, and socio-economic development in the Kunene region. The conversation centered on devising strategies to enhance the effective participation and empowerment of the local population in these crucial sectors. Gariseb raised this concern towards the Mines and Energy ministry. todayMay 6, 2024 90
