insert_link South Africa ActionSA says it will ensure they remove the ANC government from power ActionSA says it will steadfastly focus on next year’s elections to ensure they remove the ANC government from power and start the work to fix South Africa. The party pledges to introduce legislation to enhance accountability once elected to Parliament. ActionSA’s Samkelo Mgobozi advocates for electoral reform and believes delaying the elections poses a risk to South Africa’s progress. todayDecember 5, 2023 3
insert_link World U.S. running out of money for military aid to Ukraine unless Congress acts Ukraine's biggest military donor - the U.S. - has not been able to agree on the next round of funding. The White House has warned Congress it will run out of money by the end of the year to help Kyiv's fight against Russia. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 5, 2023 2
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to lower the signature requirement for independent candidates Build One South Africa welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to lower the signature requirement for independent candidates to one-thousand, initiating signature collection for the elections next year. The court ruled the current Electoral Act, passed by Parliament this year, meets constitutional muster. Although respecting the decision, the party has expressed disappointment, believing it favours established political parties. BOSA commits to advocating for electoral reforms post-election, aiming for a constituency-based system, […] todayDecember 5, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa SA’s Presidency emphasised the commitment to transparency and to implement the Zondo commission’s recommendations South Africa's Presidency has released a comprehensive report detailing the implementation of actions outlined in president Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of State Capture. The report includes information on each of the 60 actions, highlighting cases now in court resulting from the commission’s investigations. The Presidency emphasised the commitment to transparency and keeping South Africans informed about the executive’s efforts to […] todayDecember 5, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia Namibia, via Husab mine, is losing over N$22 trillion Namibian dollars in tax revenue annually The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter's Michael Saddam Amushelelo alleges that the average price of Uranium per pound is $65 USD which is N$1,209.65 per pound. On his official social media platform he adds that Namibia, via Husab mine, is losing over N$22 trillion Namibian dollars in tax revenue annually. Landless People's Movement's Lifalaza Simataa weighs in. todayDecember 5, 2023 15
insert_link World Spotify axing 17% of workforce Music streaming company Spotify is cutting around 17% of its workforce as it struggles with higher borrowing costs and a slowing economy. It's the latest round of redundancies at big tech companies. Nick Harper reports. todayDecember 5, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Nedbank Namibia finalizes very first Nedbank Youth Summit Nedbank Namibia held the very first Nedbank Youth Summit recently. Hosted under the theme, “Bridging the Gap”, the aim of the event was to link young entrepreneurs with financial information as well as products and services which can benefit and help propel businesses within the youth segment. todayDecember 5, 2023 12
insert_link South Africa Scientists have identified proactive measures to address climate change in the Global South Scientists have identified proactive measures to address climate change in the Global South. This comes in response to a World Health Organisation report indicating that climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies, such as heatwaves, wildfires and floods. The research reveals that 3.6-billion people already live in areas experiencing high levels of climate change, leading to increased disease prevalence. Stellenbosch University researcher, Tulio de Oliveira, told eNCA that reducing […] todayDecember 5, 2023 31
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force has officially promoted over 4 thousand officers The Namibian Police Force has officially promoted 4 682 officers and conferred new ranks, effective from 01 December 2023. The announcement was made by NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in Windhoek. He said the promotions are a recognition of the officers’ commitment and dedication to national duties. He added that a promotion should not be seen as a mere decoration, or just a reward to an officer or a […] todayDecember 5, 2023 15