insert_link World UK Labour Government Unveils Budget with Tax Increases and Expanded Borrowing todayOctober 31, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Mootu Criticizes Mid-Term Budget as “Missed Opportunity” Utaara Mootu of the Landless People's Movement criticized the mid-term budget, calling it insufficient for addressing the nation's pressing economic and social issues. She raised concerns about delayed unemployment data, claiming it leaves voters uninformed. Mootu emphasized that housing, education, agriculture, electrification, and SME support require urgent, transformative action rather than continued promises. She concluded by urging the government to prioritize meaningful reforms that provide justice and dignity to citizens. […] todayOctober 31, 2024 13
insert_link World US VP Harris last push to voters in DC address Kamala Harris has framed Donald Trump as a threat to democracy in a major speech in the heart of the nation's capital. On Tuesday night, the US Vice-President delivered her 'closing argument' to voters at the Ellipse, a site next to the White House where then President Trump addressed a mob of his supporters before they launched a deadly riot on Congress in an attempt to overturn the outcome […] todayOctober 30, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa OUTA Calls for Budget Focus on S.A’s Corruption and Economic Stability…. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritize anti-corruption efforts in the medium-term budget policy statement, advocating for reduced spending on non-core state-owned entities. Meanwhile, agriculture organization TLU SA expects the budget to focus on economic growth and stability in light of the changing political climate. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl emphasized the importance of enhancing security and economic confidence in South Africa. todayOctober 30, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Activist Warns Against Secret Renewal of Redforce Contract Windhoek residents and ratepayers, activist Shaun Gariseb has issued a reminder that Redforce's contract with the City of Windhoek is set to expire on November 21, 2024. He warns against any hidden renewal plans, noting that the Anti-Corruption Commission has yet to release its report on Redforce’s initial appointment, which he claims lacked due process and council resolution. todayOctober 30, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa opposes any reductions in the education budget Build One South Africa says it unequivocally opposes any reductions in the education budget and urges the government to identify alternative funding sources. This is as Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament today. BOSA president, Mmusi Maimane, says they have identified several sources from which to redirect at least 50-billion-rand in funds towards the education budget shortfall, and ensure teachers […] todayOctober 30, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Water Supply Interruptions in Walvis Bay Expected From 5th-7th November NamWater has announced planned water supply interruptions for Walvis Bay from 5 to 7 November 2024, due to final work on the Collector 2–Collector 1 pipeline upgrade. The project aims to enhance long-term water reliability in the region. During this period, water flows will be restricted, especially on Fehlmann, N, and E supply lines, with limited water from the Swartbank source. Increased flow from Dorop South will help, but residents […] todayOctober 30, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Starbucks tells workers to get back in the office or risk being fired Starbucks is giving its employees a jolt - and it has nothing to do with caffeine. The coffee giant is reportedly telling corporate employees to return to the office - or risk getting fired. Toni Waterman has more. todayOctober 30, 2024 9
insert_link Local Ehi/Land/Sand Rites/Rights: A Mesmerizing Exhibition at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre Celebrating Namibian Heritage Windhoek, Namibia – The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) is proud to announce the opening of Ehi/Land/Sand Rites/Rights, an evocative new exhibition that intricately explores the connection between land, memory, and identity through the geological and cultural landscape of Namibia’s Waterberg. This immersive installation, set to open Thursday evening, 31st October, invites the public to journey through layered histories, merging art and performance in a vivid homage to Namibia’s heritage. Ehi/Land/Sand […] todayOctober 30, 2024 5