insert_link South Africa South Africa’s union welcomes President’s decision to sign the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law S.A union, Cosatu has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to sign the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law. The amendment will allow fund members to withdraw a part of their pension fund savings before retirement. Contributions will be divided into two pots, one-third that can be drawn on before retirement, and a second pot that preserves two-thirds of savings on retirement. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says this will provide invaluable […] todayJuly 22, 2024 9
insert_link World Bangladesh students vow to continue protests despite relief from Supreme Court Students in Bangladesh say they will continue their protests - and keep demanding justice for the dozens who've died during the agitation since last week. This comes despite the country's Supreme Court curtailing the government jobs quotas - an issue that sparked the protest in the first place. South Asia correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more. todayJuly 22, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Swartbooi Criticizes Low Voter Registration and Central Government at Keetmanshoop Event Landless People’s Movement leader, Bernadus Swartbooi expressed concerns about the low voter registration in the ||Kharas Region and urged citizens to register before the 1 August deadline. With only 41,861 registered out of 70,672 eligible voters, he called for an extension of the registration period and criticized the ECN for not including prisoners. Swartbooi also condemned the central government for concentrating power and resources, alleging corruption and neglect of regional […] todayJuly 22, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa DA Supports Temporary Ban on Movement of Cloven-Hooved Animals in Western Cape In S.A, the DA in the Western Cape says it supports the provincial government’s request to Agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen, for a temporary ban on the movement of cloven-hooved animals, such as sheep, pigs, and cattle. This is to contain the foot and mouth disease outbreak in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape. Twenty-three farms in the Humansdorp area and one farm in East London have been confirmed as positive for the disease. […] todayJuly 22, 2024 8
insert_link World Japan issues extreme heat warnings Heat stroke warnings are in place for more than 80% of Japan as the country bakes under earlier than usual summer temperatures. Official figures show there have already been almost 10-thousand cases of heat stroke related illness this month. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJuly 22, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Oshakati’s Town Council embarked on a project for constructing affordable accommodation for low income earners Oshakati's Town Council embarked on a project for constructing affordable accommodation for low and middle income earners and also to respond to the high demand for affordable housing. Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango. todayJuly 22, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Police Inspector General Emphasizes Respect for National Symbols at Oshiko Roadblock Opening Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo stressed the importance of respecting national symbols during the official opening of the Oshiko roadblock in the Oshana Region on Saturday. todayJuly 22, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Ministry Responds to NamRights’ Claims of Citizenship Card Issuance Issues The Home Affairs ministry is addressing a media release by NamRights dated Omuthiya that highlights widespread complaints from citizens and residents regarding inconsistencies in the issuance of Namibian citizenship identity cards by Ministry officials in Oshakati. The Ministry aims to clarify and resolve these issues promptly. todayJuly 22, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa General Industries Workers Union In S.AOpposes City Power’s New 200-Rand Prepaid Electricity Fee The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa has strongly opposed City Power’s decision to implement a 200-rand service fee for prepaid electricity. Spokesperson, Koketso Phasha says the union condemns this move as it is reckless and harmful to the working class already struggling with high living costs. He says the union calls for a mass meeting in Johannesburg to fight back against this decision: todayJuly 22, 2024 16
