insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa has criticised the appointment of Russia’s Gazprombank as an investment partner for PetroSA The DA in South Africa has criticised the appointment of Russia’s Gazprombank as an investment partner for PetroSA, labeling it an energy sector state capture. Gazprombank is expected to assist in the rebuilding of PetroSA’s mothballed refinery in Mossel Bay. DA national spokesperson for Mineral Resources and Energy, Kevin Mileham, has raised concerns about the authenticity of the partnership, pointing out Gazprombank is the financial arm of the Russian state-owned […] todayDecember 13, 2023 23
insert_link World U.N General Assembly convenes Emergency meeting to vote on a ceasefire resolution in Gaza The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a draft resolution yesterday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This emergency meeting comes after the Security Council failed to pass a resolution last week on the matter, when the U.S vetoed the vote. Palestinians and several Arab countries are hoping that the vote on Tuesday will again demonstrate widespread global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war, now in […] todayDecember 13, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Macroprudential Oversight Committee of the Bank of Namibia held its second and last meeting of the year The Macroprudential Oversight Committee of the Bank of Namibia held its second and last meeting of the year, to assess potential risks and vulnerabilities in the Namibian Financial System. Florette Nakusera: Director of the committee. todayDecember 13, 2023 30
World Latest Reuters/Ipsos voters poll shows Trump very slight lead over Biden The latest poll shows it would be a close match-up between current U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump – if the two end up running against each other in elections next year. But there are voter concerns with both including over age, border issues and court cases. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 13, 2023
insert_link South Africa SA’s DA has expressed deep concern over the sudden resignation of State Information Technology Agency CEO SA's DA has expressed deep concern over the sudden resignation of State Information Technology Agency CEO, Bongani Mabaso, citing significant instability. Controversies include the dismissal of six board members, allegedly over a disagreement over Mabaso’s remuneration raise, leading to an October strike affecting various government departments. The DA’s Tsholofelo Bodlani calls on the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele, to address remuneration increase allegations, board dismissals and Mabaso’s […] todayDecember 13, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Namubes retains Swakopmund Mayoralship Independent Patriot for Change’s Dina Namubes and United Democratic Front’s David Am-!gabeb were re-elected as Swakopmund’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively on Tuesday. The elections follow the postponement of another election held on 30 November, which resulted in a tie between Namubes and Matthias Henrichsen of the Swakopmund Resident’s Association. In her acceptance speech, Namubes expressed that the Swakopmund council faces its differences and disagreements like any other and theirs […] todayDecember 13, 2023 9
insert_link World US “deeply concerned” by Kremlin critic Navalny’s disappearance The United States says it is "deeply concerned" following the news that jailed Russian opposition figure Alexi Navalny has gone missing. His lawyers say they have lost contact with Navalny and don't know where he is currently being held. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 12, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls The DA in Gauteng says it is unacceptable that residents will continue to be burdened by the unwanted e-tolls, as the gantries will not be switched off at the end of the year, as promised by premier Panyaza Lesufi. MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo revealed last month that the proposal for Gauteng to pay its portion of the e-Toll debt, which now stands at 12.9-billion-rand, will only be handed over […] todayDecember 12, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia McLeod-Katjirua urges men to take active role in addressing GBV The Governor of the Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, has urged males in Namibia to take part in initiatives aimed at addressing behavioural issues and gender-based violence. In her statement to mark this year’s International Human Rights Day on Sunday, McLeod-Katjirua encouraged the men to attend events like the men’s conferences recently held at Keetmanshoop and Ondangwa. Over 1 000 men attended each of the two events organised by among others […] todayDecember 12, 2023 6