insert_link South Africa The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the lack of financial control in government departments is concerning SA's Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the Auditor-General’s report on audit outcomes for national and provincial governments for 2022/2023, shows an alarming lack of financial control in high-impact government departments. Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke’s 124-page report showed overall improved audit outcomes with some lingering weaknesses. The Western Cape was the best-performing province, with 18 clean audits. Outa CEO, Wayne Duvenage, says it is concerning that 31 departments missed the deadline for […] todayNovember 30, 2023 18
insert_link World UN Secretary General says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is an ‘epic catastrophe’ The UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutterres has told the Security Council that the world must not look away from the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The council is hosting a high-level meeting on the Middle East crisis with several Foreign Ministers in attendance. Wednesday's meeting takes place on the same day the UN commemorates the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations Headquarters […] todayNovember 30, 2023 11
insert_link South Africa Former SA Chief Justice says president Ramaphosa should have declared who funded his CR17 campaign Former South Africa Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says president Cyril Ramaphosa had a duty to disclose who funded the CR17 campaign. He delivered the SAFM inaugural lecture yesterday evening, under the theme Constitutionalism and Upholding the Rule of Law in South Africa. Mogoeng says Ramaphosa acted inconsistent with the Constitution when he sealed the CR17 bank statements and fought former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane legally for exposing the truth. todayNovember 30, 2023 5
insert_link World Myanmar Shadow FM Says the Junta is on the Brink of Collapse. Myanmar's military regime is on the brink of collapse. That's according to the country's shadow government, which says another wave of attacks from armed resistance will come in the next few weeks. Patrick Fok reports. todayNovember 30, 2023 13
insert_link South Africa Minerals Council South Africa calls on Impala Platinum mine’s leadership to reinvigorate their safety programmes The Minerals Council South Africa calls on Impala Platinum mine’s leadership in Rustenburg, North West, to reinvigorate their safety programmes and initiatives following Monday’s deadly incident. Eleven workers died and 75 were injured when the lift taking them to the surface plunged about 200 metres down the shaft. The council’s Japie Fullard says the accident is a stark reminder of the crucial need for unwavering focus and vigilance on mining […] todayNovember 30, 2023 3
insert_link World President Biden touts green credentials on visit to largest wind tower manufacturer in the world US President Joe Biden insists he's "delivering on his promises" for Americans "across the country" as he touts his green credentials on a visit to the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world. The trip to Colorado — postponed for weeks amid the spiralling conflict in the Middle East — is meant to highlight the administration's renewable energy investments, as Benji Hyer reports. todayNovember 30, 2023 11
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA calls on Eskom to confirm the status of the country’s diesel supply amid heightened levels of load-shedding South Africa's DA has called on Eskom to confirm the status of the country’s diesel supply amid heightened levels of load-shedding. The party’s national spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, has raised the alarm as Eskom declares stage 6 load-shedding due to insufficient generation capacity and emergency reserves. Gondwe emphasises the urgency for Eskom to provide clarity on whether the country has run out of diesel or lacks funds to […] todayNovember 30, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attended the 3rd annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attended the 3rd annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa which provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science and align on a way forward for creating more resilient health systems. Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The Conference concludes today. todayNovember 30, 2023 15
insert_link Namibia The EU delegation in Namibia signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations Population Fund The European Union delegation in Namibia signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations Population Fund. The EU contributed 28 million Namibian dollars towards a national campaign aimed at fostering gender equality and combating gender-based violence in Namibia. Silke Hofs, the EU Program Manager. todayNovember 30, 2023 13