insert_link World Donald Trump has taken an early lead in the US election Donald Trump has taken an early lead in the US election - as votes continue to be counted. His running mate JD Vance is feeling confident. Former US National Security Advisor in the Trump administration John Bolton says it's still too close to call. But Kristin Wolfe from Democrats UK says she's still optimistic Kamala Harris can win. todayNovember 6, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia National Council’s Oversight Committee Releases Report On Rural Road Conditions In a crucial effort to address the challenges faced by rural communities, the National Council's Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing embarked on oversight visits to assess road conditions across multiple regions. In a recent statement released, from September 26 to October 15, 2022, and again from August 7 to 31, 2023, the committee explored the accessibility of essential services such as schools and clinics, aiming to enhance infrastructure […] todayNovember 6, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Latest Update On U.S Presidential Elections as Trump Leads The latest stats indicate Donald Trump has taken an early lead in the US election - as votes continue to be counted. Polling expert Scarlett Maguire has been analysing the latest data. These people voted in North Carolina. todayNovember 6, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa OUTA Opposes Eskom’s Proposed 66% Electricity Price Hike The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse opposes Eskom's proposed 66-percent electricity price hike over three years, calling it unaffordable and harmful to the economy. They urge the power utility to focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency and focus on clean energy. OUTA’s Estienne Ruthnam urges the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to reject the increases to prevent further economic hardship for consumers and businesses alike: todayNovember 6, 2024 27
insert_link World Tight race in US Presidential election, as results come in Polls have closed across swathes of the United States, with the race for the White House too close to call between US Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.Trump, the Republican Party's nominee, is so far leading on the electoral map, but there's a long way to go, with most battleground states still undeclared. Benji Hyer reports. todayNovember 6, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Fransfontein holds meeting pertaining to water and its Lime content The community in Fransfontein held a meeting pertaining to water and its Lime content. The Torra Conservancy's Reginald Roman spoke with us with an update: todayNovember 6, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa S.A. Police Target Food Manufacturers Amid Rising Food Poisoning Cases In S.A, Acting Gauteng premier and Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says police have been given a mandate to focus on food manufacturers, as cases of suspected food poisoning are on the rise. She visited the family of two pupils from Sonqoba Primary School in Katlehong, who died after allegedly consuming snacks from a local spaza shop and food supplied by the school. Diale-Tlabela says communities need to be […] todayNovember 6, 2024 39
insert_link World US election safety a top issue amid election fraud claims As voters head to the polls in Arizona - election workers' safety is a top concern. Maricopa County was an epicenter of false claims of election fraud in 2020. Many election officials were harassed and some even received death threats. Toni Waterman has more on efforts to keep workers safe from Phoenix, Arizona. todayNovember 6, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Constitutional Court Reserves Judgment in DA Abroad’s Citizenship Challenge The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment in DA Abroad’s citizenship court case. The petition is challenging the South African Citizenship Act, which mandates the loss of citizenship for South Africans after acquiring another nationality without permission. The Supreme Court of Appeal had previously ruled in favour, while the Constitutional Court was meant to ratify this. The DA’s Ludré Stevens says they advocate for an automatic citizenship restoration: todayNovember 6, 2024 25