insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Automobile Association forecasts notable reductions in fuel prices come June South Africa's Automobile Association forecasts notable reductions in fuel prices come June. According to preliminary data from the country's Central Energy Fund, it's anticipated that 95-octane petrol will decrease by approximately 61 cents per liter, while 93-octane petrol will see a drop of around 63 cents. Diesel prices are expected to dip by about 74 cents per liter. The association attributes these potential decreases primarily to a stronger rand and […] todayMay 16, 2024 6
insert_link World More aid for Israel from the U.S. despite recent concern over Israel’s operation in Rafah Washington is moving forward with another 1 billion dollars in military aid for Israel, despite U.S. President Joseph Biden only recently withholding weapons due to concerns about the impact on civilians. Israel continues a limited operation in Rafah despite warnings over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip being catastrophic. Caroline Malone has more for us. todayMay 16, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia TransNamib Unveils TransEvaRail Pricing Strategy Project Supported by GIZ Study TransNamib launched the TransEvaRail Pricing Strategy Project, backed by a study funded by GIZ. This initiative aims to boost revenue, enhance competitiveness, and ensure stability. Over three months, it will analyze data and engage internal and external experts for informed decision-making. TransNamib spokesperson, Abigail Raubenheimer. todayMay 16, 2024 36
insert_link Interview Transcripts Herbert Jauch, a Social Justice Activist, Talks Minerals and Poverty in Namibia Herbert Jauch, a Social Justice Activist, on Minerals and Poverty in Namibia Namibia, a nation blessed with abundant mineral resources, has long been a significant exporter of valuable commodities such as uranium, diamonds, zinc, copper, and lead. Additionally, its marine fish products contribute substantially to the global seafood market. In recent years, the extraction of rare earth minerals has further expanded Namibia's role in the global resource landscape. Despite this […] todayMay 16, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Activist Explores Namibia’s Resource Wealth and Persistent Poverty Ahead of Elections As a nation blessed with abundant mineral resources, Namibia has long been a significant exporter of valuable commodities such as uranium, diamonds, zinc, copper, and lead say Herbert Jauch, a Social Justice Activist. As elections loom, the activist expands on why the owners of these have not yet experienced a fast-paced eradication of poverty. todayMay 16, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa S.A President Enacts NHI Bill to Combat Healthcare Costs and Poverty South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Health Insurance aims to tackle poverty by making healthcare more affordable. In his address while publicly signing the NHI Bill into law, the president highlighted that the rising cost of healthcare impoverishes families, and the NHI seeks to alleviate this burden. todayMay 16, 2024 17
insert_link World Biden and Trump to debate in June U. S President Joseph Biden and former president Donald Trump are set to debate live on television in June. The hurriedly-arranged plan came after Biden said he wanted to arrange two events hosted by news networks, rather than those organized by the formal Commission. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayMay 16, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Calls to Reinstate Border and Rename Region to Caprivi Gain Momentum Traditional leaders and residents from the Zambezi region are advocating for the reinstatement of the border line with the Kavango regions and renaming the region to Caprivi. They raised these concerns during regional public consultations by the fifth Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission. Their demands stem from a perceived lack of consultation when the region's name was changed in 2013, emphasizing the importance of cultural identity. Zambezi regional governor Lawrence […] todayMay 16, 2024 18
insert_link World Beijing hits back as US proposes new tariffs on Chinese imports China has spoken out against a move by the United States to hike tariffs on US$18 billion worth of Chinese imports such as electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment. The tariffs on EVs are set to quadruple to 100 percent this year, while those for semiconductors, will double from 25 percent to 50 percent by next year. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong . […] todayMay 15, 2024 21
