insert_link World U.S Democrats divided in private meetings over Biden’s re-election There's been consensus reached at U.S Democratic Party meetings on whether US president Joe Biden should suspend his reelection bid. The make-or-break private sessions saw Democrats in both the House and Senate discuss the president's future, but without reaching any decisions. Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar agreed there were differing opinions at Tuesday's meeting. But pushed back on suggestions Biden is losing support. Meanwhile at the […] todayJuly 10, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa South African Federation of Trade Unions Criticizes Government’s Handling of Natural Disasters in Vulnerable Communities South African Union federation, Saftu, accuses the government of neglecting vulnerable communities during natural disasters, citing poor infrastructure in informal settlements. The federation criticises the government's failure to plan and allocate resources, highlighting disparities in support between affluent suburbs and impoverished townships. Saftu’s , Mogoshadi Maserumule calls for immediate action to build resilient infrastructure and provide housing to protect communities from future calamities: todayJuly 10, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents Committee Exposes Alleged Corruption at City and Calls for Action Today at Windhoek's Jacob Marenga Secondary School in Katutura The Katutura Residents Committe has planned a meeting. Scheduled for 11:00 AM, the conference aims to shed light on serious allegations involving top officials of the City of Windhoek. Key topics slated for discussion include evidence implicating officials in alleged Solar Billing System fraud including extensive email communications allegedly covering up irregularities. The committee's Shaun Gariseb. todayJuly 10, 2024 47
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Raises Alarms Over City of Windhoek’s Defective Solar Billing System In a pressing issue that has caught the attention of many, Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Residents Committee, has come forward to address significant concerns about the City of Windhoek's solar billing system. During a recent briefing, Gariseb disclosed the ongoing efforts to file criminal cases against various top officials in the City of Windhoek, highlighting the system's defects and its profound impact on residents. The committee member emphasized […] todayJuly 10, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Cameroon President Secures Delay of Parliamentary and Local Elections to 2026 Cameroonian President Paul Biya obtained approval from lawmakers on Tuesday to postpone parliamentary and local elections until 2026, a move that opposition parties fear could hinder their ability to challenge in next year's presidential election- according to Reuters. The bill to extend the mandate by a year to March 2026 was supported by lawmakers from Biya's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, which holds a majority in the National Assembly. todayJuly 10, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa South African Petroleum Industry Calls for Investment in Refineries for Clean Fuels Program The South African Petroleum Industry Association has reiterated the need for capital investment in local refineries to meet the second clean fuels program by 2027. During a media roundtable, Sapia head of strategy Kevin Baart emphasized that current price structures are insufficient to fund these necessary investments. Baart assured that the industry has managed supply risks effectively for 18 years and highlighted the importance of cleaner fuels and emission […] todayJuly 10, 2024 22
insert_link World Russia denies attack on children’s hospital in Ukraine at UN Security Council Russia on Tuesday denied that it is responsible for an attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv. The statement was made during an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJuly 10, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Services Urgently Calls for Donors Amid Low Blood Stocks The Namibia Blood Transfusion Services has issued an urgent appeal for eligible donors to visit their centers nationwide as blood stocks are critically low.Here's NamBTS' Frieda Vatileni. todayJuly 10, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s NNPC Seeks $2 Billion Oil-Backed Loan to Strengthen Finances Nigeria's state-backed oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, is negotiating another oil-backed loan to enhance its finances and support business investments, its chief executive told Reuters. The NNPC aims to raise at least $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the company faces increasing economic pressure. todayJuly 10, 2024 9
