insert_link South Africa Solidarity is threatening legal action if the National Health Insurance Bill is signed into law SA's Solidarity says it will proceed with legal action if president Cyril Ramaphosa signs the National Health Insurance Bill into law. The National Council of Provinces adopted the bill yesterday, with eight of the nine provinces voting in favour of the legislation except for the Western Cape. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson says the NHI is not only unaffordable and unworkable but it is also unnecessary because South Africans already have […] todayDecember 7, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Opuwo pensioners hailed for honouring monthly council bills Opuwo Mayor Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo has commended some Opuwo senior citizens for their unwavering commitment to paying their monthly water bills, rates and taxes. Mbinge-Tjeundo was speaking during the council’s end-of-year pensioners’ ceremony on Wednesday, which was organised to honour elderly individuals for their presence in the community, and for their wisdom, and persistent dedication, all of which contribute greatly to the town. The mayor stated that pensioners’ responsible approach sets […] todayDecember 7, 2023 6
insert_link World US grounds all Osprey one week after Japan crash The US Military is grounding all of its Osprey aircraft after one crashed in Japan last week. Tokyo had requested the US temporarily ground ground its fleets until the planes safety is confirmed. Chris Gilbert reports. todayDecember 7, 2023 5
insert_link World Police confirm suspect ‘deceased’ after active shooting at Nevada University There was another active shooter incident in the United States on Wednesday, with police reporting multiple victims being shot at the University of Nevada. The suspect was confirmed dead. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 7, 2023 2
insert_link South Africa SA’s National Council of Provinces has adopted the controversial National Health Insurance Bill The SA National Council of Provinces has voted in favour of the adoption of the National Health Insurance, with eight of the nine provinces voting to approve the bill. The Western Cape voted against it. The NHI Bill aims to lay the foundation for universal healthcare in South Africa by establishing the NHI Fund, which will become the country’s single and only purchaser of healthcare services. It will now be […] todayDecember 7, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Social worker says harmful cultural practices contribute to GBV Gender-based violence against women and children is believed to be pervasive in various cultural practices at Opuwo, as women and girls are targeted in what appears to be a lengthy cycle of GBV. GBV has been a prevalent issue in society for a long time, and the number appears to be rising. This is according to Ngaitjitue Hengari, a social worker at the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and […] todayDecember 7, 2023 9
insert_link World Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his Government responded to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as it could Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his Government responded to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as it could have with the information available at the time. Speaking at the UK's Covid enquiry, he claimed all decisions taken were made in the best interests of the country. Stuart Smith has more on the day's testimony, from London. ENG BORIS JOHNSON ON COVID todayDecember 7, 2023 22
insert_link South Africa SA’s National Priority Committee on Organised Crime unveils collaborative efforts in combatting financial crimes The SA National Priority Committee on Organised Crime has unveiled the outcomes of the Fusion Centre’s collaborative efforts in combatting financial crimes. The initiatives underscored the collective determination to address money laundering, corruption, fraud, and the recovery of misappropriated funds. The centre, established in 2020, has broadened its mandate to encompass organised crime, maladministration, terrorist financing, and more. Briefing the media, committee leader and Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya says the […] todayDecember 7, 2023 6
insert_link Uncategorized Guterres writes to UN Secretary General calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has invoked article 99 of the UN charter. This gives him the power to further persuade the Security Council to take action on a matter that threatens peace and security. Antonio Guterres has written to the President of the Security Council appealing for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. He says the UN is facing a severe collapse of the humanitarian system in […] todayDecember 7, 2023 5
