insert_link South Africa SA Water Minister Mchunu says water challenges in eThekwini is due to poor governance SA's Water and Sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu says poor governance in the eThekwini Municipality has resulted in a failure to proactively solve challenges within the water network. The department has been pushing for the idea that Umngeni-uThukela Water takes over ten of eThekwini’s water works, which, according to the minister, represents 90-percent of sewage processing in the city. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mchunu says eThekwini’s water infrastructure needs to be […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 7
insert_link World US Safety Board finds missing part of Alaska Airlines aircraft The US National Transportation Safety Board says it found the missing part that blew off an Alaska Airlines aircraft mid-flight. The part is crucial to its investigation. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s following the incident, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded across the U.S. Jody Jacobs reports. todayJanuary 9, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa ANC’s national executive committee plans to announce its continued coalition partnerships The ANC’s national executive committee plans to announce its continued coalition partnerships by the end of the month. Notable alliances include those with the EFF and the Patriotic Alliance. The ANC’s head of political education, David Makhura, says that a comprehensive report on the party’s co-governance approach will be finalised in January. These announcements coincide with the ANC’s 112th birthday celebration. Makhura emphasised the party’s commitment to ensuring the legality […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 3
insert_link Interview Transcripts Rosa Namises spoke to us on:”The Balance of Presidential Travel: A Call for Domestic Engagement” Social Activist Rosa Namises sat down with us to briefly speak on President Hage G Geingob's traveling. Here's the full interview. "The importance of a president's international travel cannot be understated; however, there's an equally critical need for them to invest quality time within the country. While traveling involves meeting other leaders, which is essential, it's equally vital for a leader to engage with their own citizens within the nation. […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 15
insert_link World OpenAI responds to New York Times copyright lawsuit Chat GPT creator Open AI has responded to a lawsuit from the New York Times accusing it of copyright infringement. In a statement, Open AI said it rejects the claim that it doesn't have a legal right to use publicly available materials to train its large language model. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco. todayJanuary 9, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Alcohol Free Future Support Group founder spared some time to share insights with us Alcoholism represents a persistent condition marked by excessive alcohol consumption and a strong fixation on alcohol. One of the most critical concerns is its potential adverse impact on heart health, contributing to issues like high blood pressure and stroke. Keshia Damases Ipinge, a survivor of addiction and the creator of the Alcohol Free Future Support Group, graciously spared some time to share insights with us. todayJanuary 9, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob unveiled his perspective on 2024 During his New Year's Eve address, President Hage Geingob unveiled his perspective on 2024, designating it as the pivotal "year of expectations and elections." This announcement came hand in hand with the President's acknowledgment of the significant positive transformation witnessed within Namibia. President Geingob conveyed his conviction in the nation's enhanced standing. Here's Rinaani Musutua from Namibia's Basic Income Grant Coalition with her opinion. todayJanuary 9, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections of this year are expected to be fiercely competitive The upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections of this year are expected to be fiercely competitive, distinguishing the genuine contenders from those merely putting on a show. The anticipated contest is poised to feature Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah squaring off against opposition figure McHenry Venaani, alongside her former associates Panduleni Itula, Bernadus Swartbooi, and land activist Job Amupanda. In a conversation with Future Media News, Lifalaza Simataa of LPM […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa SA Minister Nzimande maintains his innocence amidst kickback allegations raised by OUTA SA's Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande has refuted claims of misuse of National Student Financial Aid Scheme funds for the South African Communist Party and personal gain. He dismissed the damning report and recordings by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, revealing allegations of fund mismanagement and corruption within NSFAS as malicious and baseless. Briefing the media, Nzimande maintained his innocence and called leaked recordings part of a […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 1
