insert_link World Trump expected to attend Florida hearing over classified documents Donald Trump is expected to attend a hearing in the federal case over his handling of classified documents after leaving office. The former president's lawyers are seeking to have the criminal charges dismissed ahead of a trial. Ira Spitzer reports. todayMarch 14, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane’s Audit Outcome Reflects Governance Progress The audit outcome of the City of Tshwane has demonstrated notable improvement, transitioning from an adverse result in 2022 to a qualified outcome in 2023. This shift signifies advancements in governance within the municipality. Mayor Cilliers Brink has acknowledged the significant strides made, crediting the improvement to heightened oversight and the dedicated efforts of Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi. Brink has expressed the municipality's commitment to achieving an unqualified audit […] todayMarch 14, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Youthful Demographic Challenges: Population Hits Three Million Alex Shimuafeni, the statistician general of the Namibia Statistics Agency, has disclosed that Namibia's population has reached three million, with a significant portion of 2.1 million being young individuals. This demographic trend is anticipated to perpetuate issues such as youth unemployment, poverty, and inequality, according to experts. The data unveiled an increase in the country's population from 2.1 million in 2011 to three million in 2023. Statistics indicate that 71.1% […] todayMarch 14, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town Takes Legal Action Against Extortionists Delaying MyCiTi Bus Service Expansion The City of Cape Town has revealed that internal procedures are in progress to file an interdict application against extortionists responsible for obstructing the construction of the MyCiTi bus service in Mitchells Plain. This 340-million-rand initiative is a crucial component of the broader rollout of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Claremont, and Wynberg. Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, has indicated that the interdict is anticipated […] todayMarch 13, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Minister Uutoni Stresses Collaboration for Local Development Erastus Uutoni, the Urban and Rural Development minister, emphasized the importance of collaboration among municipalities, regional councils, and traditional authorities, stating that local authorities must not operate independently. Speaking at the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia local economic development conference in Lüderitz, Uutoni urged local authorities to share success stories, exchange insights on overcoming challenges, and combine resources for effective development initiatives. todayMarch 13, 2024 13
insert_link World Millions in Haiti face starvation as violence increases in Port au Prince The World Food Programme says if the security situation in Haiti is not resolved soon it will run out of food in the coming weeks. Briefing reporters in New York on Tuesday, the WFP's Jean-Martin Bauer said that four million people in the Caribbean state remain food insecure. Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has meanwhile announced he will step down from his position as violence intensifies. Jody Jacobs reports from […] todayMarch 13, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Regional Council Calls for Action on Water Challenges Samuel Shivute, Chairperson of the Oshikoto Regional Council, has urged residents to address pressing issues, notably the scarcity of clean water, by proposing various solutions. Speaking at a regional consultative meeting held at Omuthiya by the National Planning Commission on the Sixth National Development Plan, Shivute highlighted the persistent water scarcity in rural areas underscoring the necessity for borehole installations and upgrades to water treatment facilities and pipelines to effectively […] todayMarch 13, 2024 12
insert_link Uncategorized Number of dead in southern France storms climbs to six The number of people killed in storms in southern France has risen to six, after the body of a four-year-old girl was found in the Gard region. Ross Cullen has more. todayMarch 13, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa SA Parliamentary Committee Commends Electoral Commission’s Swift Response to Candidate Lists Leak The portfolio committee on Home Affairs in South Africa's Parliament has expressed satisfaction with the Independent Electoral Commission's prompt action in investigating the leakage of candidate lists. Following a preliminary inquiry into the unauthorized distribution of ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe Party national and provincial election candidate lists, an IEC employee has been terminated. Committee chairperson Mosa Chabane emphasized the significance of safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process at all […] todayMarch 13, 2024 6
