insert_link World US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas survives impeachment attempt US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has survived an impeachment attempt in the House of Representatives after several Republicans broke ranks with their party. Congressional Republicans had sought to oust Mayorkas over the surge in migration at the US's southern border. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 7, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa Urges Action on Unemployment Crisis Ahead of State of the Nation Address Build One South Africa plans to host an event outside City Hall in Cape Town, rallying the unemployed just before the State of the Nation address. Party leader Mmusi Maimane and deputy leader Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster will be present to amplify the voices of the unemployed. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the escalating unemployment crisis and announce effective interventions to stimulate the economy. todayFebruary 7, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa SA education Minister Nzimande Approves NSFAS Eligibility Criteria and Accommodation Financial Aid Caps Blade Nzimande, the South African Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, has given the green light to the proposed eligibility criteria for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the conditions for financial aid related to accommodation. Under the approved criteria, university-managed self-catering and accredited private off-campus accommodation will be capped at 50,000 rand in metro areas and 41,000 rand in other areas per academic year. According to the […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia No Change in Fuel Prices for February 2024; Relief Extended to Oil Wholesalers In their latest press release, the Mines and Energy ministry announced that fuel prices for February 2024 will remain unchanged: N$20.78 for petrol, N$21.05 for diesel 50ppm, and N$21.25 for diesel 10ppm in Walvis Bay. Fuel pump prices will be adjusted based on new transport rates. Additionally, the ministry extends the temporary relief margin of 20 cents per litre to oil wholesalers for another three months, ensuring a secure supply […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Transport Industry’s Ongoing Challenges: FP du Toit Transport MD Discusses Current Issues Stephan Terblanche, Managing Director of FP du Toit Transport, sheds light on the current challenges faced by the transport industry. From navigating the impacts of Covid-19 to dealing with soaring diesel prices, Terblanche outlines the industry's ongoing hurdles ENG Stephan Terblanche challenge todayFebruary 7, 2024 69
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission Introduces Nomination Portal for Unrepresented Parties and Candidates The Chief Electoral Officer of the South Africa Independent Electoral Commission, Sy Mamabolo, announces the launch of a portal for capturing nomination signatures for unrepresented parties and independent candidates. This development follows the recently concluded registration weekend, during which Mamabolo also disclosed that the voters' roll has reached 27.4 million. The new portal aims to streamline the nomination process for parties and candidates preparing for the upcoming elections todayFebruary 7, 2024 12
insert_link 1 Namibia Jerry Ekandjo Advocates for Gender-Specific Swapo Presidency, Calls for VP Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Resignation Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has expressed his belief that the position of Swapo party president at the upcoming extraordinary congress should be exclusively reserved for men to achieve gender balance. Furthermore, Ekandjo called for the resignation of Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah if she intends to challenge for the party presidency. Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya gave his opinion on this matter. todayFebruary 7, 2024 39 1
insert_link World Blinken wraps up day two of Mideast crisis tour U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel and the West Bank on Wednesday, as the war in Gaza moves into its fourth month. The trip comes as there's quiet optimism a deal to end the fighting may be achieved, which could also see the release of Israeli captives being held in the strip. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. todayFebruary 7, 2024 18