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 10
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 29 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 37
insert_link World UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together after his immigration minister resigned. Robert Jenrick says new legislation on the government's Rwanda migration policy doesn't go far enough. Downing Street says Mr Jenrick has a 'misunderstanding' of how the bill will allow some asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda. Editor of ConservativeHome website Henry Hill says Mr Jenrick's resignation rocks the government even more than […] todayDecember 7, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia Man’s lifeless body discovered in bushes at Otjomuise The lifeless body of a man, whose age is unknown, was discovered in bushes at Windhoek’s Otjomuise residential area on Wednesday. According to Namibian Police Force spokesperson, Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the body was discovered around 4pm. The unidentified male person, dark in complexion and age unknown, was wearing brown trousers, a sky blue shirt and navy blue shoes. The deceased’s body was found on the ground next to a thorn […] todayDecember 7, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa Solidarity is threatening legal action if the National Health Insurance Bill is signed into law SA's Solidarity says it will proceed with legal action if president Cyril Ramaphosa signs the National Health Insurance Bill into law. The National Council of Provinces adopted the bill yesterday, with eight of the nine provinces voting in favour of the legislation except for the Western Cape. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson says the NHI is not only unaffordable and unworkable but it is also unnecessary because South Africans already have […] todayDecember 7, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Opuwo pensioners hailed for honouring monthly council bills Opuwo Mayor Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo has commended some Opuwo senior citizens for their unwavering commitment to paying their monthly water bills, rates and taxes. Mbinge-Tjeundo was speaking during the council’s end-of-year pensioners’ ceremony on Wednesday, which was organised to honour elderly individuals for their presence in the community, and for their wisdom, and persistent dedication, all of which contribute greatly to the town. The mayor stated that pensioners’ responsible approach sets […] todayDecember 7, 2023 7
insert_link World US grounds all Osprey one week after Japan crash The US Military is grounding all of its Osprey aircraft after one crashed in Japan last week. Tokyo had requested the US temporarily ground ground its fleets until the planes safety is confirmed. Chris Gilbert reports. todayDecember 7, 2023 8