insert_link Namibia Basic Income Grant Gets Public Verbal Approval From Mbumba President, Nangolo Mbumba has said that the idea that the basic income grant should be given to every Namibian, including those who are employed, will only increase government expenditure; therefore, it should only be given to the needy. Mbumba was speaking during a courtesy visit by the Council of Churches in Namibia committee members on Friday, who called upon the government to seriously consider the income basic grant proposal for […] todayJuly 8, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa Gautrain services could be disrupted today as Metalworkers will embark on a strike over wages In S.A, Gautrain services could be disrupted today as members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa will embark on a strike over wages. The union is demanding a 13-percent wage increase, a 60-percent contribution to medical aid costs by Bombela Operating Company, which operates the service, and a housing allowance of two-thousand-rand per employee per month. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says wage talks have deadlocked: todayJuly 8, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA is demanding minister of Energy immediately review the ministerial determination to procure new nuclear power South Africa's DA is demanding minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, immediately review the ministerial determination to procure new nuclear power. This comes as the ministry is reportedly planning to secure funding approval soon for a two-thousand-500 megawatt nuclear power plant. The proposed power station would be bigger than the Koeberg plant, north of Cape Town. The DA’s, Kevin Mileham, says the minister needs to take the appropriate steps […] todayJuly 8, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia FEATURE: BUSINESS SUMMIT NAMIBIA-SELIMA HENOCK’S EXPERIENCE Our team spoke to one Exhibitor at this year's Business Summit Namibia this past weekend. Sleima Henock of Tikomo Gadgets had this to say on her experience. todayJuly 8, 2024 34
insert_link World Keir Starmer’s beginning his first full week as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's beginning his first full week as UK Prime Minister after last week's general election win. His government's making a series of announcements on planning laws, dentist appointments, and the recruitment of thousands of teachers. Starmer is continuing a tour of the UK's four nations before heading to Washington for a NATO leaders' summit. Politics expert Dr Martin Farr from Newcastle University says the new Prime Minister has a […] todayJuly 8, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Kavango West Governor Urges Mbunza Community to Uphold Peace Amid Chieftainship Dispute Governor, Sirkka Ausiku of Kavango West called for peace within the Mbunza community during the 23rd anniversary celebration of Hompa Alfons Kaundu's chieftainship at Kapako palace. She emphasized the importance of avoiding disputes among members of the Mbunza Royal family, urging community unity and reconciliation following a recent court judgment regarding the chieftainship. Ausiku commended efforts to preserve Mbunza history and encouraged widespread education to prevent further conflicts. todayJuly 8, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Pressure mounts for government action on youth poverty Youth in the country are increasingly feeling the direct effects of living in poverty. Quincy Garises spoke with Future Media News: Helen Ankoma, a youth also weighed in. The Namibian government is yet to declare the close to 60% unemployment in the country as a crisis. todayJuly 8, 2024 16
insert_link World Hungary Prime Minister arrives in Beijing Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This is Orban's third surprise overseas trip since Hungary took over the European Union's rotating presidency at the beginning of July, after he travelled to Ukraine and Russia last week on what he called a "peace mission". Laura Westbrook has more. todayJuly 8, 2024 36
insert_link Africa Rival Sudanese Political Factions Begin Reconciliation Talks in Cairo On Saturday, rival Sudanese political factions participated in formal reconciliation talks in Cairo, marking the first such meeting since the country's conflict began nearly 15 months ago. Reuters has it that they acknowledged that prospects for a swift resolution to the war were minimal. During the conference, the Democratic Bloc, aligned with the army, declined to engage in joint sessions with the Taqaddum faction, accusing them of sympathizing with the […] todayJuly 8, 2024 11