insert_link World UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs to back new legislation on the government's Rwanda migration plan. The new bill is meant to resurrect the Government's flagship policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, but has angered many on the right of his party. Last month the plan was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, but Rishi Sunak insists the new […] todayDecember 8, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa The Congress of South African Trade Unions says management of Wesizwe’s Bakubung Platinum Mine does not care about its workers Congress of South African Trade Unions says it is clear that the management of Wesizwe’s Bakubung Platinum Mine in North West does not care about its workers. More than 250 mineworkers affiliated with the National Union of Mineworkers have vowed to continue their sit-in underground. They are disgruntled over wage negotiations and retrenchments at the mine. Cosatu’s deputy general secretary, Solly Phetoe, told the SABC they are concerned about the […] todayDecember 8, 2023 15
insert_link World Chennai continues to deal with impact of Cyclone Michaung heavy rains Schools and colleges are closed for the fifth day on Friday in the Indian city of Chennai after a cyclone hit the southern coast. The city has struggled to return to normal as it has suffered severe flooding. Rebecca Bundhun reports. todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa South African Poultry Association affirms the safety of consuming eggs and poultry products The South African Poultry Association affirms the safety of consuming eggs and poultry products during the festive season. Despite culling six-million layer hens during the earlier avian flu outbreak, the strain is now less prevalent. The association says properly cooked eggs pose no risk of avian flu infection. It enacted stringent bio-security measures promptly in response to the situation, ensuring the safety of poultry products for South Africans to enjoy […] todayDecember 8, 2023 2
insert_link World China attacks “smearing” of Belt and Road Initiative after Italy pulls out China attacks "smearing" of Belt and Road Initiative after Italy pulls out. Beijing says its giant Belt and Road Initiative to build infrastructure abroad is being "smeared" after Italy pulled out. Italy was the only rich democracy to join, back in 2019. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 8, 2023 17
insert_link Namibia Wapa Nawa has launches Namibia’s first building constructed from plastic bricks Wapa Nawa, a Recycling Center based in Rundu, has launched Namibia's first building constructed from plastic bricks. The building, which will serve as the center's office, represents a key initiative in addressing Namibia's housing challenges and advancing environmental sustainability. Ladislaus Shikerete the CEO Visit our website for the full story todayDecember 8, 2023 9
insert_link 4 4 Namibia 96% of medical aid companies are NOT at risk of closing down starting next year A presentation made by the Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds to the Namibia Medical Care board of trustees has revealed that 96% of medical aid companies are at risk of closing down, starting next year. Namaf is a juristic body that controls, promotes, encourages and co-ordinates the establishment, development and functioning of medical aid companies in Namibia. Namaf chief executive officer Stephen Tjiuoro spoke to us. todayDecember 8, 2023 25 4 4
insert_link South Africa The EFF says the looming retrenchment of six-thousand Post Office workers is devastating The EFF says it condemns the approval of the South African Post Office business rescue plan, which will see six-thousand workers retrenched and the closure of 420 branches nationwide. The plan is contingent on a 3.8-billion-rand bailout from the government. The EFF says this devastating decision and what can only be described as a jobs bloodbath, is borne from years of ANC mismanagement and neglect of state-owned enterprises. It adds […] todayDecember 8, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa SA’s AfriForum says it is ready to wage the fiercest battle yet against the National Health Insurance Bill In a follow up to our earlier story.....SA's AfriForum says it is ready to wage the fiercest battle yet against the National Health Insurance after the controversial bill completed the last round of parliamentary approval. President Cyril Ramaphosa will now consider the bill to sign it into law. AfriForum’s Louis Boshoff says Ramaphosa has a constitutional obligation to have a bill that raises any concerns with him, sent back for […] todayDecember 7, 2023 16
