insert_link Namibia Activist Calls for Massive Housing Supply to Address Windhoek’s Housing Crisis In a recent interview, the Activist-in-Chief, Job Amupanda of Affirmative Repositioning highlighted the pressing housing crisis in Namibia, emphasizing that the imbalance between supply and demand is driving up prices. He argued that to counteract exorbitant housing costs in Windhoek, a significant increase in housing units—around 10,000—would be essential to stabilize prices. todayJuly 30, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer Mandla Msibi remains in effect In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer, Mandla Msibi remains in effect. The party's national disciplinary committee upheld his suspension for attempting to sabotage the ANC’s January 8 celebrations by organising a protest. Despite calls for a harsher sentence, the committee maintained the three-year suspension, dismissing Msibi's appeal. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says Msibi remains a party member, with an opportunity for reconciliation: todayJuly 30, 2024 8
insert_link World UN officials condemn Golan Heights rocket attack United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres and other United Nations officials have condemned Saturday's rocket attack on a football field in the Golan Heights. According to reports at least 12 people were killed, mainly children and teenagers. Fears are mounting of full blown regional conflict amidst this latest attack between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah. Jody Jacobs reports. todayJuly 30, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Nedbank South Africa has rejected claims by the Special Investigating Unit and Transnet over rate swap transactions Nedbank South Africa has rejected claims by the Special Investigating Unit and Transnet over alleged 2.7-billion-rand interest rate swap transactions for one-thousand-and-64 locomotives. The case risks erasing 20-percent of Nedbank's 2023 earnings. SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told the SABC the swaps, linked to state capture between 2015 and '16, should be voided: todayJuly 30, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Human Rights Watch Says RSF Accused of Widespread Sexual Violence in Sudan Sudan's paramilitary, Rapid Support Forces have been accused of committing extensive sexual violence, including gang rapes and forced marriages, in the capital Khartoum during their conflict with the armed forces, according to a report by Human Rights Watch released on Monday as per Reuters. The report also mentioned some attacks attributed to the army, with the RSF allegedly holding women and girls in conditions that may constitute sexual slavery and […] todayJuly 30, 2024 4
insert_link World Biden wants to add Supreme Court term limits and prevent Presidential immunity U.S. President Joseph Biden is calling for changes to the Supreme Court including term limits for justices, and an ethics code, plus constitutional changes to prevent presidential immunity. It comes following the highest court's opinion on Donald Trump's election interference case, saying there is immunity for 'official acts'. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayJuly 30, 2024 8
insert_link World US presidential candidates drum up support US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has raised $200 million since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her, according to her team. The campaign says it has 170,000 new volunteers, and the "momentum and energy for Vice President Harris is real", according to its communications director. It comes after a weekend of campaigning for both Harris and former President Donald Trump, as the US presidential election […] todayJuly 30, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A Political analyst has advised former president Jacob Zuma to accept his expulsion from the ANC S.A Political analyst, Ongama Mtimka has advised former president Jacob Zuma to accept his expulsion from the ANC. The ANC's national disciplinary committee found him guilty of misconduct. Zuma, who campaigned against the ANC with the MK Party, has 20 days to appeal. Mtimka urges Zuma not to appeal the expulsion: todayJuly 30, 2024 40
insert_link 4 Africa Ethiopia Secures $3.4 Billion IMF Agreement Amid Currency Reforms Ethiopia has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a new $3.4 billion financing program, as announced by the IMF on Monday says Reuters. This agreement follows Ethiopia's decision to float its birr currency, a significant move aimed at securing IMF support and advancing a long-overdue debt restructuring process. The country, grappling with high inflation and persistent foreign currency shortages, became the third African economy to default on […] todayJuly 30, 2024 7 4
