insert_link South Africa S.A’s President says the government of national unity is fully committed to following through on the reform agenda S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government of national unity is fully committed to following through on the reform agenda and achieving more rapid and inclusive economic growth. He launched phase two of the government-business partnership in Johannesburg yesterday evening, where he also met with over 80 CEOs. Ramaphosa says through this partnership, they have worked to mobilise the skills, talent, expertise, and goodwill that exist in the country behind […] todayOctober 2, 2024 56
insert_link World US Vice Presidential debate shows stark contrasts Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz have offered starkly different views on major election issues in a largely policy-focused 90-minute vice presidential debate. Immigration, the economy and abortion rights were discussed several times. Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, leading Walz to accuse him of engaging in "revisionist history", and warning it could happen again. todayOctober 2, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the Lusikisiki mass murders ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the Lusikisiki mass murders, where 18 people were killed during a cleansing ceremony. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mashaba criticised rising murder rates in the country. He also called for the national police commissioner Fannie Masemola to be replaced with KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to tackle the crisis: todayOctober 2, 2024 40
insert_link Namibia Training for Health Lecturers on Maternal Mental Health in Windhoek Local and international health lecturers are undergoing training in Windhoek focused on Maternal Mental Health Education and Care in Sub-Saharan Africa. One Africa reports that participants include educators from universities in Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Finland. The training addresses the pressing need for an additional 239,000 healthcare professionals to effectively manage mental health disorders in the region. todayOctober 2, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters Celebrate Court Victory as Democratic Triumph The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters view their successful re-registration as a significant win for democracy. During a press conference in Windhoek today, NEFF Deputy President Kalimbo Ipumbu celebrated their court victory against the Electoral Commission of Namibia. One Africa reports that he also criticized former member Michael Amushelelo, labeling him a coward for leaving the party after its deregistration by the ECN. todayOctober 2, 2024 9
insert_link World US VPs clash over immigration, economy And 2020 results The US vice presidential candidates have clashed over immigration, the economy and the 2020 election result in their one-and-only televised debate. Republican JD Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, with Democrat Tim Walz accusing him of engaging in "revisionist history". Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayOctober 2, 2024 30
insert_link Business / Economics Trade Deficit Narrows to N$3.6 Billion in August In August, trade balance recorded a deficit of N$3.6 billion, an improvement from the N$4.9 billion deficit in August 2023 but higher than the N$2.1 billion deficit in July 2024. Exports saw an upward revision, increasing by N$7 million, while imports were adjusted downwards by N$1 million. The rise in export values was primarily driven by increased sales of fish and precious stones. Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo. todayOctober 2, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa Investigation Underway in S.A’s Lusikisiki Mass Shooting as Police Close In on Suspects S.A's national Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that a person is currently being questioned in connection with the mass shooting in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. While no arrests have been made yet, detectives are assessing whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with an arrest. Masemola expressed confidence that arrests are imminent, as police have identified key suspects in the case: todayOctober 2, 2024 14
insert_link World Millions without power, hundreds still missing in the U.S. following Hurricane Helene People are still without power in 1.5 million homes on Tuesday, across at least five U.S. states hit by Hurricane Helene.At least 130 people are known to have died, but hundreds of people are still missing -- some potentially trapped without internet or phone network - after the storm and devastating floods. As Caroline Malone reports. todayOctober 2, 2024 28