insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane cautions residents to be vigilant of municipal refuse collectors The City of Tshwane cautions residents to be vigilant of municipal refuse collectors and contractors soliciting Christmas gifts for the festive season. The municipality says residents are not obligated to provide gifts or money to refuse collection personnel. Any attempts to demand gifts or donations go against the city’s policies, and residents are urged to report such incidents. The city’s Selby Bokaba says monthly utility bills cover waste collection, and […] todayDecember 15, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Over 200 000 houses envisaged for construction in and beyond 2024 The updated National Housing Policy and its Implementation Action Plan outline ambitious goals, including the swift provision of services to 340,000 new plots and the construction of more than 200,000 houses over the forthcoming five years. Approved by the Cabinet in November 2023, the policy also entails scaling up and improving a minimum of 60% of current informal settlements nationwide from 2024 to 2029. President Hage Geingob unveiled these objectives […] todayDecember 15, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Home Affairs making inroads with civil registration The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, disclosed that over 90 thousand birth certificates were issued this year through both fixed registration points and mobile registration services. During an address at the government information centre in Windhoek, Witbooi emphasized the critical significance of birth registration. She highlighted that it is a fundamental human right and serves as the cornerstone of a child's legal identity. This […] todayDecember 14, 2023 16
insert_link South Africa DA in Johannesburg has served court papers on the city for what it says is their wilful contempt of court The DA in Johannesburg has served court papers on the city for what it says is their wilful contempt of court by reappointing Floyd Brink as City Manager. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg had ruled that Brink’s appointment was unlawful, unconstitutional, and invalid. However, the council accepted a behind-closed-doors report to rehire Brink. The DA’s, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, says they are asking the court to find any employment contract or […] todayDecember 14, 2023 5
insert_link World Researchers say they now know what causes morning sickness Scientists say they have finally solved a millennia old mystery - pinpointing the exact cause of morning sickness. The research could lead to new treatment options for the estimated 80 percent of people who experience nausea and vomiting during their first trimester of pregnancy. Our correspondent Toni Waterman has more. todayDecember 14, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa SA’s Minister of Forestry welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation at the COP28 climate conference SA's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, says South Africa welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation at the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai. The global goal of adaptation is a collective commitment proposed by African countries in 2013 and established under the Paris Agreement, to drive political action and finance for adaptation on the same scale as mitigation. Creecy says this […] todayDecember 14, 2023 11
insert_link Uncategorized SCOTUS to hear appeal that could undo Jan 6 charge against Trump and supporters The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal that could undo hundreds of charges stemming from the January 6th riot at the US Capitol, including against former President Donald Trump. The justices will review a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding that has been brought against more than 300 people. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayDecember 14, 2023 3
insert_link World Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals cuts in 202 The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but signaled it plans to make three rate cuts next year. It follows an intense 21 months of rate hikes to try and get inflation under control. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 14, 2023 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s members of Parliament have criticised the business rescue process of the Post Office South Africa's members of Parliament have criticised the business rescue process of the Post Office. The process involves the retrenchment of thousands of workers and the closure of hundreds of branches countrywide. Members of the Communications and Digital Technologies committee received a briefing on the business rescue, with minister Mondli Gungubele confirming the plan will result in job losses. todayDecember 14, 2023 9
