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    Josia Shigwedha

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FUTURE MEDIA NEWS

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South Africa

SA Union Condemns Retailers for High Food Prices Amid Falling Input Costs

The South African Federation of Trade Unions says it strongly condemns retailers that keep essential food items’ prices high despite declining input costs. The Competition Commission’s latest Essential Food Price Monitoring Report revealed that input costs of essential food items have declined, yet their retail prices remain unjustifiably high. Saftu’s, Mogoshadi Maserumule, says the profitability of the South African retailers, extracted from the working class through low wages and high […]

today9 October, 2024

Namibia

Corruption Undermines Progress Says ACC Director General Paulus

During the Omusati Annual Regional Forum, Paulus Noa, Director General of the anti corruption Commission, expressed that corruption has limited the benefits many Namibians receive from their country's resources, leaving a significant portion in extreme poverty. He emphasized that corruption undermines national projects designed to improve living standards and hampers poverty alleviation efforts. Noa stated that it diverts essential resources away from investments in health, education, infrastructure, and other critical […]

today9 October, 2024

South Africa

ANC secretary general has expressed concern over leaked internal correspondence regarding Gauteng premier

In S.A, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has expressed concern over leaked internal correspondence regarding Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi. In a media briefing, he criticised media speculation and disinformation that could harm the ANC's reputation. The correspondence addressed Lesufi's public comments on the government of national unity and local coalitions, which Mbalula stressed should be handled internally:  

today9 October, 2024

South Africa

AfriForum Accuses Gauteng Premier of Covering Up Corruption in Social Development Department

In South Africa, AfriForum claims Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi is covering up corruption involving fraud and money laundering in the Social Development Department. AfriForum’s Barry Bateman says the Private Prosecution Unit, representing a whistleblower, alleges Lesufi failed to act on forensic reports implicating officials in the misappropriation of funds meant for NGOs. He says Lesufi allegedly appointed a law firm to clear the officials:  

today9 October, 2024

World

UN Chief Expresses Concern Over Israeli Legislation Targeting UN Relief Agency

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed serious concerns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding draft legislation that could obstruct the UN Relief and Works Agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Israeli Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee recently approved two bills designed to limit UNRWA's operations and privileges within Israel. Guterres cautioned that these measures would impede efforts to alleviate suffering and decrease tensions in Gaza.  

today9 October, 2024

World

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an urgent ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon as the Middle East conflict intensifies. He warned that the situation is worsening rapidly, with his calls for de-escalation being ignored. UN humanitarians in Lebanon are struggling to assist 1.2 million displaced people amidst heavy bombardment. On the ground for us is Jody Jacobs in New York wher the United Nations is Headquartered.  

today9 October, 2024