insert_link Namibia Swapo’s Vice President Cautions Foreign Diplomats on Political Interference Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah issued a stern warning to foreign diplomats regarding their involvement in Namibia's internal political affairs, deeming it a perilous precedent. Nandi-Ndaitwah conveyed this message during Swapo's central committee meeting at Parliament. Her statement follows a meeting between diplomats and the Independent Patriots for Change party, during which discussions encompassing the forthcoming elections took place. Local Public Policy analyst, Dr. Marius Kudumo, provides insights into the […] todayApril 12, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Pensioner Faces Home Loss Amid SME Bank Liquidation A Windhoek pensioner, Godfrey Makumbi, who had hoped to spend his retirement in his own home, is now confronted with the possibility of losing the house he purchased from former deputy minister Engel Nawatiseb, a beneficiary of SME Bank, in November 2017 for N$1.2 million. This purchase coincided with the year the bank ceased operations following liquidation by the Bank of Namibia. The liquidators of SME Bank are alleging that […] todayApril 12, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink says they are doing everything possible to ensure Hammanskraal residents get clean water S.A's Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink says they are doing everything possible to ensure Hammanskraal residents get clean water. Water and Sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu and the mayor checked on progress in dealing with challenges at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works. The area has been getting water from tankers, following an outbreak of cholera last year. Brink has conceded that the upgrade of the Rooiwal wastewater treatment works was a job […] todayApril 11, 2024 35
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Union federation Cosatu says the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Act will enable the power utility to prioritise maintenance to end load-shedding S.A's Union federation Cosatu says the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Act will enable the power utility to prioritise maintenance to end load-shedding. They welcome president Cyril Ramaphosa's approval of the Act, crucial in stabilising Eskom. The federation has long supported the need for the government to take over Eskom's unsustainable debt levels as part of measures to stabilise and support economic growth, and rebuild the crucial electricity provider. Cosatu’s Matthew […] todayApril 11, 2024 21
insert_link Uncategorized Opposition achieves landslide win in S Korea election Leaders of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party are stepping down following a massive defeat in the country’s parliamentary elections on Wednesday. The opposition Democratic Party won 185 of 300 contested seats in what experts say is a blow to the administration of president Yoon Suk Yeol. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 11, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Oshikuku Town Council Initiates Gravel Road Conversion to Bitumen Standard Penda Negonga, leader of the Namibia Progressive Party (NPP), recently disclosed his resignation from the public service in 2022, citing his longstanding aspiration to become head of state. Having served as a senior civil servant and consulting engineer, Negonga made the decision to step down from his position as the Director of Maintenance at the Oshana Regional Council to focus on his burgeoning business ventures and political pursuits. Negonga highlighted […] todayApril 11, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Oshana’s regional library is currently hosting a seminar focused on entrepreneurship Oshana's regional library is currently hosting a seminar focused on entrepreneurship for small and medium-sized enterprises. The event is scheduled to take place today and tomorrow. Our northern correspondent, Maria Namupala, had the opportunity to speak with the facilitator, Martha Erick. todayApril 11, 2024 34
insert_link World Hong Kong deports press freedom group staffer from city A representative for Reporters Without Borders was detained and deported from Hong Kong, according to the press freedom advocacy group. The organisation described it as a "new decline" in press freedoms. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 11, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Eskom Extends Load-Shedding Suspension Indefinitely South Africa's power utility, Eskom, has announced that the suspension of load-shedding will continue until further notice. This decision is attributed to the sustained availability of generation capacity and sufficient emergency reserves. The announcement follows two consecutive weeks without load-shedding, marking the longest period of uninterrupted power supply since the December festive season. Eskom's spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, has stated that the utility will provide a system update on Sunday afternoon […] todayApril 11, 2024 20