insert_link South Africa Solidarity’s proposed a new healthcare system to ease pressure on the struggling public sector In South Africa, Solidarity’s research institute has proposed a new healthcare system to ease pressure on the struggling public sector and improve access to private care. This comes as debates continue over the National Health Insurance Act signed by president Cyril Ramaphosa in May. Solidarity's proposal promises lower monthly costs and better medical care. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson warns that the NHI could bankrupt the state due to poor planning: […] todayOctober 9, 2024 25
insert_link World Modi’s party loses in Kashmir, wins in North Indian state Haryana India's opposition parties say they suspect foul play after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party swept regional elections in a North Indian state. However, the BJP lost in the Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir region where local polls were held after 10 years. From India, our Ishan Garg tells us more. todayOctober 9, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia IPPR Advocates for Transparency in Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Sector The local renewable energy sector, especially in green hydrogen, should utilize the current anti-corruption frameworks established within the extractive industry, as stated by the Institute for Public Policy Research. IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood highlighted the significance of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, which was launched in 2003. The EITI seeks to address challenges related to poor governance and rampant corruption by enhancing transparency in the oil, gas, and mining […] todayOctober 9, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa’s Town Council announces that the provisional Interim valuation roll is open for inspection Ondangwa's Town Council announced that the provisional Interim valuation roll is open for inspection, and calling all house owners of rateable properties to lodge objections in writing or visit office of the Town Planner for evaluation. The local authority's Petrina Mutikisha. todayOctober 9, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa SA Union Condemns Retailers for High Food Prices Amid Falling Input Costs The South African Federation of Trade Unions says it strongly condemns retailers that keep essential food items’ prices high despite declining input costs. The Competition Commission’s latest Essential Food Price Monitoring Report revealed that input costs of essential food items have declined, yet their retail prices remain unjustifiably high. Saftu’s, Mogoshadi Maserumule, says the profitability of the South African retailers, extracted from the working class through low wages and high […] todayOctober 9, 2024 26
insert_link Business / Economics Digital Expert sheds light on the growing challenges that young job seekers face in local tech sector Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni shed light on the growing challenges that young job seekers face in Namibia's tech sector, particularly regarding entry-level positions. Soni highlighted a concerning trend: many junior roles now require some form of experience, a shift that has become increasingly prevalent in the country. todayOctober 9, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Corruption Undermines Progress Says ACC Director General Paulus During the Omusati Annual Regional Forum, Paulus Noa, Director General of the anti corruption Commission, expressed that corruption has limited the benefits many Namibians receive from their country's resources, leaving a significant portion in extreme poverty. He emphasized that corruption undermines national projects designed to improve living standards and hampers poverty alleviation efforts. Noa stated that it diverts essential resources away from investments in health, education, infrastructure, and other critical […] todayOctober 9, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Brazil’s Supreme Court lifts ban on X after Musk backs down Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled that X can resume operations in the country, ending a five-week suspension over concerns about the content on the social media platform. X's owner Elon Musk agreed to several concessions in order to have the ban lifted. Ira Spitzer reports. todayOctober 9, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa ANC secretary general has expressed concern over leaked internal correspondence regarding Gauteng premier In S.A, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has expressed concern over leaked internal correspondence regarding Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi. In a media briefing, he criticised media speculation and disinformation that could harm the ANC's reputation. The correspondence addressed Lesufi's public comments on the government of national unity and local coalitions, which Mbalula stressed should be handled internally: todayOctober 9, 2024 30