insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party is urging South Africans to raise their voices through the power of the ballot The South African Communist Party is urging South Africans to raise their voices through the power of the ballot and make a mark for democratic transformation and development for all. Millions of citizens are currently voting in what has been described as an important election for the country. SACP’s spokesperson, Alex Mashilo, says these elections are about defending the improvements from the country’s hard-won 1994 democratic breakthrough: todayMay 29, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Opuwo Trade Fair Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Digital Focus The Opuwo Trade Fair, now in its 10th day, is bustling with activities at the town's Open Market. Under the theme "Facilitating Digital Transformation to Unlock Trade, Sports, and Investment Opportunities," the event highlights the Opuwo Town Council's commitment to digital progress. Mayor Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo emphasized this commitment, while Patron. Obeth Kandjoze praised the fair's growth over nine years. With over 134 participants, including government ministries and businesses, the fair […] todayMay 29, 2024 8
insert_link 2 South Africa S.A’s Amathole Mayor Announces Reopening of Blocked Roads for Voting Amathole mayor, Onke Mgunculu says the roads that were closed by protestors in Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape, are now open and residents can go and cast their votes. Mgunculu says law enforcement agencies have been deployed to monitor the protest: todayMay 29, 2024 15 2
insert_link World Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new security law Hong Kong national security police arrested six people across the city on Tuesday under a new security law for allegedly publishing social media posts to incite hatred against Beijing. If found guilty, the group could face up to seven years in prison under the harsher penalties brought in by the new law, known as Article 23. As Laura Westbrook reports. todayMay 29, 2024 47
insert_link World U.S’s floating Gaza pier breaks apart in heavy seas A temporary pier constructed by the US military off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid has broken apart as a result of poor weather conditions. It's the latest setback in the ongoing challenge to provide aid to the war-torn Palestinian enclave. As Ira Spitzer reports. todayMay 29, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Voting stations have officially opened S.A's Voting stations have officially opened as millions of citizens are casting their votes in what has been described as an important election. The Electoral Commission says the lessons and experiences over the past two days of special votes were valuable and will be used to refine operations further today. Voting stations close at nine tonight. Briefing the media yesterday evening, IEC CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says voters are prohibited from […] todayMay 29, 2024 54
insert_link Namibia Ongwediva Town Council Presents N$192.4 Million Budget for 2024/25 The Ongwediva Town Council has unveiled its N$192.4 million budget for the 2024/25 financial year, with Mayor Taarah Shalyefu emphasizing a focus on operational expenditure, which comprises 58% of the total budget. Shalyefu highlighted adherence to ministerial directives, with personnel costs kept at 35% of the operational budget and overtime limited to 2.6% of the personnel budget, in line with prescribed ratios. Maintenance expenditures align with budget circular guidelines, while […] todayMay 29, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics 29 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Osino Resources Corp. to Delist from Namibian Stock Exchange After Acquisition by Yintai Gold-Reports Osino Resources Corp. to Delist from Namibian Stock Exchange After Acquisition by Yintai Gold Osino Resources Corp., a prominent player in the mining sector, is poised to exit the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) following its acquisition by the Chinese mining powerhouse, Yintai Gold. The decision to delist from the NSX comes on the heels of the completion of the acquisition and is primarily attributed to the complexities associated with managing […] todayMay 29, 2024 22
insert_link World Open AI launch new safety team despite calls for external review Progressive tech company Open AI has formed its own safety team led by CEO Sam Altman. It comes as debate heats up over whether AI companies should be left to regulate themselves, or if governments need to get involved. As Caroline Malone reports. todayMay 29, 2024 17
