insert_link South Africa ANC Considers National Unity Government as Coalition Talks Intensify The African National Congress announced its inclination towards forming a government of national unity in South Africa. However, the second-largest party expressed its unwillingness to join a government that includes some of its smaller rivals, according to Reuters. The ANC, which has governed since Nelson Mandela's historic 1994 election victory, lost its parliamentary majority in last week's election for the first time in the democratic era. todayJune 6, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics 6 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Resilience and Global Trends: A Snapshot of African Markets In a dynamic landscape marked by shifting global tides and regional developments, the economic pulse of African nations remains resilient, showcasing both challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Recent updates from key players in the continent’s financial sphere shed light on noteworthy shifts and trends that impact markets and investor sentiments. 1. Namibia's Fiscal Fortitude: Moody's Ratings' decision to upgrade Namibia's sovereign credit rating outlook from stable to positive […] todayJune 6, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Dual Resignations Shake Landless People’s Movement Ahead of Elections The Landless People’s Movement faced turmoil as deputy leader Henny Seibeb and MP Edson Isaaks resigned from the party and parliament. Seibeb's departure follows reports of a serious rift with LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi, with speculation that his resignation is linked to his removal as chief whip. This dual resignation has created uncertainty within the LPM just five months before national elections. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas. In the […] todayJune 6, 2024 38
insert_link Africa Kenyan President Ruto Seeks Diverse Counsel for Haiti Mission In the months preceding Kenya's deployment of police officers to Haiti, President William Ruto sought advice from political advisers, security officials, and foreign leaders regarding the prominent anti-gang mission. Additionally, Reuters reports that he consulted a group of Christian evangelical pastors close to him and his wife. These pastors provided recommendations to Ruto and acted as intermediaries between Haitian communities and the president, according to interviews with two pastors and […] todayJune 6, 2024 10
insert_link World Pro-Palestinian protestors arrested at Stanford after occupying president’s office More than a dozen pro-Palestinian protestors have been arrested at Stanford University after barricading themselves inside an administration building. The student demonstrators are demanding that the university divest from companies that they say support the Israeli military. Reporting for us is Ira Spitzer . todayJune 6, 2024 9
insert_link World Liftoff for Boeing-NASA’s historic partnership mission to space Boeing's Starliner mission successfully launched on a test mission Wednesday morning, that will allow two astronauts to journey to the International Space Station. It's part of a decade-long project alongside NASA to get people back and forth to space alongside commercial partners. Caroline Malone reports. todayJune 6, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Responds to Resignations with ‘Irreversible Joy’ The Landless People's Movement has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaak from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, mentioned that the party had not received any formal communication regarding these resignations. Despite the lack of formal notice, Simataa stated that the LPM "will, however, accept what the party calls 'street […] todayJune 6, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System Enhances Voter Registration for 2024 Elections The Electoral Commission has introduced the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System for the 2024 General Registration of Voters. Initially shifting from a manual paper-based system to a digital biometrics system in 2010-2013, the ECN upgraded to IMVRS after reviewing recent elections. This enhanced system integrates various electoral processes, uses mobile technology for greater efficiency, and includes advanced security measures. IMVRS, presented to stakeholders in 2023 and tested in early 2024, […] todayJune 6, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Namibian and Angolan Energy Ministers Advance Baynes Hydroelectric Dam Project The Mines and Energy ministers of Namibia and Angola met at the Lauca Hydroelectric Dam to discuss the Baynes Binational Hydro Power Project. Tom Alweendo and Joao Baptista Borges, signed a resolution detailing future steps for the 881-megawatt Baynes hydroelectric dam. Progress, especially the completion of vital studies, was applauded. Remaining assessments are expected to conclude by year-end. The project, located on the Cunene River, began development in 2008, with […] todayJune 5, 2024 39
