insert_link South Africa S.A President says the government is pursuing policies that will foster black South Africans towards participation in the economy S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is pursuing policies that will foster black South Africans towards participation in the economy. He addressed the Worker Share Ownership Conference hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition at the Sandton Convention Centre. He believes worker share ownership will be critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. Ramaphosa hailed the initiative as a key step towards addressing inequality and […] todayApril 24, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa DA Raises Alarm Over South Africa’s Load-Shedding Transparency Concerns The Democratic Alliance has issued a warning of a potential election scandal, citing the failure of South Africa's Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati to address transparency concerns regarding load-shedding. The party alleges that Eskom's continued use of open-cycle gas turbines and the lack of clarity on diesel procurement raise suspicions of budget mismanagement. Samantha Graham-Maré of the DA emphasizes the party's stance that any recurrence […] todayApril 24, 2024 22
insert_link World Trump calls for Judge to stand down over gag order dispute Donald Trump says the gag order imposed on him is impacting his freedom of speech. The comments came after hearing on whether the former President has been violating that gag order. And the former publisher of the National Enquirer was back on the stand during Trump's hush money trial. William Denselow reports from New York. todayApril 24, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia NDTC Marks Remarkable Performance with Over 2.3 Million Carats Handled in 2023 During a media briefing on the company's 2023 financial year achievements, NDTC CEO Brent Eiseb disclosed that despite a substantial rise in carat intake from Namdeb holdings, exceeding 2.3 million carats, NDTC has managed to upscale its staff by 13% to meet the demand, particularly in diamond sorting and valuation. This success comes amid the commissioning of the Benguela Gem diamond recovery vessels in 2022, driving the surge in carat […] todayApril 24, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Police Commissioner,says all systems are in place to ensure the elections are held in a safe environment Gauteng Police Commissioner, Tommy Mthombeni, says all systems are in place to ensure the elections are held in a safe environment. There are two-thousand-797 voting stations in 529 wards in Gauteng. Of these, 168 have been categorised as high risk and 377 as medium risk. Mthombeni says intelligence structures within the police have been hard at work since the announcement of the May 29 election date: todayApril 24, 2024 11
insert_link World U.N Human Rights office calls for an investigation into bodies found at Gaza hospitals The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for an independent investigation into the mass graves uncovered at Gaza hospitals. Over the weekend, Palestinian authorities said they had recovered hundreds of bodies at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. This follows the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the southern city earlier this month. Jody Jacobs reports. todayApril 24, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst Reflects on Media’s Crucial Role in Namibian Elections Amidst Broadcast Disputes Wade Henckert, a local political analyst, offered insights into the potential ramifications on Namibia's electoral dynamics if broadcasters were to cease transmissions due to disputes, particularly concerning the imminent 2024 elections. todayApril 24, 2024 22
insert_link World Hundreds join pro-Palestinian protests on U.S University campuses Pro-Palestinian protests are gaining momentum at colleges across the US, with hundreds of students being arrested in recent days. Crowds are gathering on or near university campuses, calling on colleges to divest from military weapons manufacturers and pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports from an NYU protest in Manhattan. todayApril 24, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics 24 April Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Exchange Control Policies Pose Challenges to Oil and Gas Sector Expansion The Brief reports that Higino Mutemba, Head of Oilfield Services at RMB, has raised concerns about Namibia's stringent exchange control policies potentially hindering the country's ambitious plans for its burgeoning oil and gas sector. Despite Namibia's efforts to regulate foreign currency flows, Mutemba warns that these policies could deter international investors, drawing attention to the difficulties encountered in repatriating funds from other African nations. Namibia has been actively seeking to […] todayApril 24, 2024 32
