SWAPO blocks one more motion in parliament

SWAPO blocks one more motion in parliament

The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions in 2023 and the ANC, through its majority, rejected the many motions. Aside from last week's report on the blocking of the motion made on a Fishrot-related bill, the Popular Democratic Movement in Namibia faced one more blockage this year from the SWAPO majority parliament. PDM's Manuel Ngaringombe.

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World

Britain’s Home Secretary James Cleverly has signed an international agreement with Rwanda

Britain's Home Secretary James Cleverly has signed an international agreement with Rwanda, guaranteeing the safety of asylum seekers. He hopes this will sufficiently address the main concerns of the Supreme Court, which ruled the policy illegal in its original form last month. Stuart Smith has more from London.

December 6, 2023 11

South Africa

The DA says the ANC exploited lockdown for political gain

The DA in South Africa has criticized the ANC for allegedly neglecting parliamentary oversight during the Covid-19 pandemic. DA chief whip Siviwe Gwarube accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet of exploiting the national lockdown for political advantage. Gwarube contended that the ANC imposed irrational restrictions, and she highlighted concerns about corruption in the handling of personal protective equipment. Speaking to the media on holding the executive and the ANC […]

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Namibia

Metcalfe Beukes Attorneys engages in Katutura charity activity

Metcalfe Beukes Attorneys engaged in a charity activity this past week. The law firm donated items to Orlindi Orphanage in Windhoek's Katutura area to the 0-15 year-old beneficiaries. Gail Mupupa spoke to Future Media News.

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World

China wants stronger relations with EU at summit starting Thursday

China says it wants to strengthen relations with the European Union when their leaders meet this week for the first summit since the end of the covid pandemic. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

December 5, 2023 6

Namibia

Primary school at Noordoewer receives computer equipment

The EHW Baard Primary School at Noordoewer recently received computer equipment worth over N$300 000 to set up a computer lab at the institution. ||Kharas Region Acting Director of Education, Arts and Culture, Jesmine Magerman on this gesture said that with the world being faced with opportunities the fourth industrial revolution offers, the ministry is fully aware that the education sector in Namibia has to develop alongside the development of […]

December 5, 2023 13

South Africa

AfriForum is going to appeal the ruling on the validity period of driver’s licence cards

SA's AfriForum has applied for leave to appeal in the High Court in Pretoria against the ruling that the validity period of driver’s licence cards should not be revised. The civil rights organisation’s initial review application was dismissed in October. AfriForum’s Louis Boshoff says they have received several complaints from individuals who did not receive their renewed driver’s licence cards from the Department of Transport on time. He says this […]

December 5, 2023 14

Namibia

Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023

Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. She said N$35 million was allocated to the granting of legal aid to indigent litigants. The minister further said the ministry of justice has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Law Society of Namibia for collaboration to enhance […]

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World

Five more US military bodies found after Japan Osprey crash

The US military has discovered five more bodies after an Osprey crashed in west Japan last week, bringing the death toll to six. The aircraft was carrying eight military personnel when it plummeted into the sea off Yakushima Island. Two remain missing. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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