insert_link World Biden invokes Cold War-era law in bid to lower prices US President Joe Biden has announced plans to use a Cold War-era law to try and ease supply chain issues and counter inflation. Cost of living is a major concern for American voters ahead of next year's presidential election. Ira Spitzer reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa My Vote Counts is calling on the minister of Home Affairs to publicise the electoral reform progress reports My Vote Counts is calling on Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi to publish the progress reports on the Electoral Reform consultation panel and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. The minister was scheduled to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Home Affairs last week to provide an update on these two matters but did not attend. My Vote Counts’, Boikanyo Moloto, says the public must have access to adequate information related […] todayNovember 28, 2023 2
insert_link World Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended for 2 days A two-day extension of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has been agreed. It's hoped it will allow extra time for the release of more hostages. It comes on the fourth and final day that Hamas is expected to set hostages free, in return for Israel releasing Palestinians. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. todayNovember 28, 2023 3
insert_link Business / Economics Geingob to attend COP28 in Dubai President Hage Geingob on Monday departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and High-Level Events of the Global Stocktake. The meeting is scheduled to start on Thursday. The presidency said in a statement that President Geingob has been invited by Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. This […] todayNovember 28, 2023 4
insert_link Business / Economics Eskom has announced that stage 4 load-shedding will persist throughout the week until Saturday Eskom has announced that stage 4 load-shedding will persist throughout the week until Saturday. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokoena, says this is due to higher-than-anticipated demand and strained emergency reserves. She says 22-thousand-244 megawatts of generation capacity is not available, forecasting a peak evening demand exceeding 28-thousand megawatts. Mokoena’s announcement comes after the country was subjected to stage 6 load-shedding last week. todayNovember 28, 2023 6
insert_link Health / Medical First Human Case Of Flu Seen In Pigs Detected In The UK The first human case of a flu strain seen in pigs has been detected in the UK. The source of the infection has yet to be found and investigations continue. Simon Gaitán reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa SABC board says it has full confidence in the new CEO The SABC board says it has full confidence in Nomsa Chabeli, who has been appointed as the new CEO effective from the first of March next year. She was a general manager of brand and marketing at MTN. Chabeli takes over from Madoda Mxakwe, whose term came to an end in June. SABC board chairperson, Khathutshelo Ramukumba, told the public broadcaster that they are confident in Chabeli’s ability to drive […] todayNovember 28, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob receives millions in S&T At a state house press event, President Geingob was reacting to criticism that his government spends lavishly, including on sleek cars for both prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and her deputy, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah. Social Activist Rosa Namises provides her opinion. todayNovember 28, 2023 5
insert_link Business / Economics Trade Unions served reminder on their annual returns to the Labour Commissioner The Acting Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla says all Trade Unions and employers are sternly reminded to submit their annual returns to the Labour Commissioner within six months after the end of their financial year. todayNovember 28, 2023 18
