insert_link World Indian opposition leader and critic of PM Modi expelled from Indian parliament over bribery charges An Indian politician and opposition leader, also known to be a fierce critic of Prime Minister Modi and his party, was expelled from India's lower house of the parliament on Friday. This action comes after she was embroiled in a controversy over a bribery charge since October. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi. todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill SA's Referendum Party’s leader, Phil Craig says the Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill in the National Council of Provinces. Craig says if president Cyril Ramaphosa signs the bill into law, the province will be forced to implement yet another ill-considered and destructive policy to which the Western Cape people are opposed. todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link World US Federal prosecutors charge Hunter Biden with tax evasion The Department of Justice has charged Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden with nine counts of tax evasion. It's the second indictment this year for the president's son, whose legal problems continue to be a political liability for his father. Ira Spitzer reports. todayDecember 8, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa ANC struggle stalwart Mavuso Msimang resigned as deputy president of the Veterans League weeks ago Former ANC struggle stalwart Mavuso Msimang has confirmed that he resigned as deputy president of the Veterans League weeks ago. Msimang told the SABC other engagements were the reason for stepping down and acknowledged the challenging nature of his role as deputy president of the Veterans League. This confirmation comes following Msimang’s recent resignation from the ANC, expressing disappointment with the party’s endemic corruption. todayDecember 8, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia NAMFISA has embarked on securing the long-term sustainability of the medical aid fund industry The Namibia Financial Services Supervisory Authority has embarked on proactive measures aimed at securing the long-term sustainability of the medical aid fund industry. In response to the escalating challenges posed by rising medical aid contribution rates, NAMFISA had this to say via spokeperson Victoria Muranda. todayDecember 8, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia releases Economic Outlook update for December The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook update for December 2023 with the domestic economy estimated to expand by 3.9 percent in 2023 and by 3.4 percent in 2024. Our team spoke to BON's Principal International Relations & Sustainability: Naufiku Hamunime. todayDecember 8, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Man arrested over contraband whisky at Onankali A 43-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after being found in possession of 259 packs of contraband whisky at Onankali village in the Oshikoto Region. According to a crime report issued by the Namibian Police Force on Friday, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of illicit goods by police on patrol at around 10PM. The 259 pack of best whiskies, each contained 5180 sachets with a value of N$ […] todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link World UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs to back new legislation on the government's Rwanda migration plan. The new bill is meant to resurrect the Government's flagship policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, but has angered many on the right of his party. Last month the plan was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, but Rishi Sunak insists the new […] todayDecember 8, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa The Congress of South African Trade Unions says management of Wesizwe’s Bakubung Platinum Mine does not care about its workers Congress of South African Trade Unions says it is clear that the management of Wesizwe’s Bakubung Platinum Mine in North West does not care about its workers. More than 250 mineworkers affiliated with the National Union of Mineworkers have vowed to continue their sit-in underground. They are disgruntled over wage negotiations and retrenchments at the mine. Cosatu’s deputy general secretary, Solly Phetoe, told the SABC they are concerned about the […] todayDecember 8, 2023 15
