insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Criticizes Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s Economic Plans as Insufficient for Revival The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says the economic plans put forward by premier Panyaza Lesufi will fall short of turning the province’s struggling economy around. The party was responding to the premier’s state of the province address. The FF Plus’, Anton Alberts, says Gauteng’s dire economic situation requires a watershed moment where proven economic policies are implemented at once: todayAugust 21, 2024 10
insert_link World Obamas electrify DNC as they endorse Harris Former U.S President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have led a rousing endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago In speeches which electrified the crowd, they delivered blistering attacks on her Republican rival Donald Trump, while warning there was still much work to be done to defeat him. Here's Kate Fisher reporting: todayAugust 21, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa South African Minister Ramokgopa Highlights UN’s Key Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals South African Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, says the United Nations has been an important partner to South Africa in addressing challenges and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. The minister held bilateral discussions with a delegation of the UN in South Africa. The ministry’s spokesperson, Litha Mpondwana, says the discussions reaffirmed the ongoing collaboration and partnership between the government and the UN: todayAugust 21, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Corridor Group emphasized the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Walvis Bay Port for Brazilian trade Walvis Bay Corridor Group, CEO Hippy Tjivikua highlighted Walvis Bay Port's efficiency and cost-effectiveness for Brazilian trade, noting its shorter shipping times compared to South Africa's Durban port. The CEO emphasized the significant distance advantage, with Walvis Bay being much closer to Brazilian ports like Rio de Janeiro and Santos. This leads to faster delivery, lower costs, and enhanced competitiveness for Brazilian businesses. Tjivikua also underscored Namibia's stable political environment, […] todayAugust 21, 2024 9
insert_link World US vice president Kamala Harris has symbolically accepted her party’s presidential nomination US vice president Kamala Harris has symbolically accepted her party’s presidential nomination after delegates at the Democratic National Convention held a ceremonial roll call in Chicago. She already became the party’s official nominee earlier this month after receiving a majority of votes via a virtual roll call. Harris and her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, are currently holding a campaign rally in Milwaukee. Harris says the presidential race against […] todayAugust 21, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Namibian Defendants’ Phala Phala Theft Case Postponed Three Namibian defendants, Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph, and Ndilinasho David Joseph, briefly appeared in the Modimolle Magistrate's Court in Limpopo. Their case, involving the theft of $580,000 from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's game farm, was postponed until later this year. The state alleges they stole the cash from a couch at Ramaphosa's residence in February 2020. Imanuwela David faces additional charges of money laundering and remains in custody, while […] todayAugust 21, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia BIG Coalition Hosts Public Discussion on Inequality and Poverty The Basic Income Grant Coalition will hold a public discussion today at the Gateway Conference Centre. The event aims to bring together political parties and presidential candidates to address critical issues of inequality and poverty in Namibia. The discussion seeks to amplify stakeholder voices and explore sustainable solutions to improve the living standards of Namibians facing economic difficulties amidst rising inequality and economic challenges. The organization's researcher, Tjipura Tjipura: todayAugust 21, 2024 12
insert_link World Indian doctors refuse to call off strike Protesting doctors in India have refused to call off their strike a day after the country's Supreme Court announced it is setting up a taskforce to look into the safety of healthcare professionals. Tens of thousands of doctors have been protesting for more than a week now after a medic was raped and murdered on the premises of a hospital in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata earlier this month. […] todayAugust 21, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s Address as Lacking Practical Solutions The DA in Gauteng says premier Panyaza Lesufi presents himself as a champion of the people, yet he walks a path that leads only to further hardship for residents. The party responded to the premier’s state of the province address. In his address last week, Lesufi made promises to deal with a range of challenges including unemployment, crime, and poor infrastructure. The DA’s, Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, says the premier’s speech lacked […] todayAugust 21, 2024 3
