insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in SA Calls for Accountability on E-Toll Promises Ahead of Deadline The GOOD Party in SA is urging voters to hold Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi accountable for his promises regarding the e-toll system as the deadline approaches. Lesufi had pledged in his state of the province address that the e-toll system would be shut down by 31 March. According to the party, this isn't the first time such promises have been made, as similar commitments in 2022 fell through. Matthew Cook, […] todayMarch 28, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia SWAPO’s Debt to Chinese Construction Firm Raises Concerns SWAPO, the ruling party, owes a Chinese construction company tasked with building its headquarters in Windhoek more than N$100 million. There are ongoing concerns regarding the transparency of spending for the project, which is estimated to be over N$1 billion. Unik Construction Engineering, the firm awarded the tender for the construction, ceased work last year after SWAPO failed to settle its bills. todayMarch 28, 2024 49
insert_link South Africa Western Cape Agriculture Budget Aligned with Growth Strategy Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, has announced that the department's budget will support the provincial government's ambitious growth strategy, aiming to build a trillion-rand jobs-rich, inclusive, and sustainable economy. Meyer presented the department's budget of one billion rand in the provincial parliament yesterday. He highlighted that 38 million rand is allocated for flood damage support, while 57.8 million rand is earmarked for animal health services to prevent […] todayMarch 27, 2024 48
World UK Government condemns cyber breaches to top Chinese envoy The United Kingdom has summoned a Chinese official from its Embassy in London after it accused Chinese state-backed hackers of stealing data from Britain's elections watchdog and carrying out a surveillance operation against parliamentarians. China denies the spying allegations and says it will make "a justified and necessary response". Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 27, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Namibia Applauds UN Security Council Resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza Namibia has expressed its satisfaction with the adoption of Resolution 2728 by the United Nations Security Council on Monday. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan and urges the release of all hostages. In a media statement released yesterday, Penda Naanda, Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, emphasized that the resolution brings relief to the people of Gaza, who have endured relentless […] todayMarch 27, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Vows Legal Opposition to Government and Eskom’s Load-Shedding Appeal Herman Mashaba, President of ActionSA, has announced that the party's legal team will oppose the government and Eskom's appeal against the load-shedding judgment. Last December, the full bench of the North Gauteng High Court ruled load-shedding unconstitutional and mandated consistent electricity supply for public institutions such as schools, hospitals, and police stations. Deputy spokesperson James de Villiers of ActionSA asserts that load-shedding clearly infringes upon the fundamental rights of citizens. […] todayMarch 27, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Deputy Minister Stresses Collaboration for Hydrogen Economy Advancement Anna Shiwedha, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, underscored the significance of international and regional collaboration in advancing Namibia's hydrogen economy. Speaking at the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management Green Hydrogen Symposium in Windhoek, Shiwedha emphasized the need for joint action plans to establish standards and ensure the successful realization of green hydrogen production potential. todayMarch 27, 2024 11
insert_link World Two die after taking red yeast supplements in Japan A Japanese drugmaker is under fire after two people died and more than 100 hospitalized from taking its red yeast dietary supplements. Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has requested retailers voluntarily recall the product which promised to reduce cholesterol. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo . todayMarch 27, 2024 12
insert_link World North Korea rejects talk of talks with Japan North Korea is rejecting any possibility of a meeting between Kim Jong Un and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to state news agency KCNA. It comes a day after reports that Pyongyang had received a summit request from Japan. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayMarch 27, 2024 32
