insert_link 3 6 Business / Economics Ohlthaver & List Group to End Franchise Agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa by next year The Ohlthaver & List Group announced plans to terminate its franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa by 30 June 2025. Through WUM Properties, O&L operates 19 Pick n Pay stores in Namibia. This move aligns with O&L Group’s Vision 2029 aspirations, the company stated in a media release. Sven Thieme: Group executive chairman. todayJuly 23, 2024 38 6 3
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned EFF leader Julius Malema to focus on constructive debate S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned EFF leader Julius Malema to focus on constructive debate rather than playing him as the main man. In response to Malema's remarks during the opening of Parliament address debate, Ramaphosa accused Malema of being misinformed about the history of the mining sector, including the National Union of Mineworkers. He emphasised a development-focused mindset for progress: todayJuly 23, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay’s Municipality Denies Allegations of Withholding Information in RedForce Investigation Walvis Bay municipality has refuted claims by its former legal representative, Metcalfe Beukes Attorneys, that crucial information was withheld during the RedForce debt collection investigation. The law firm terminated its services, citing blocked access to essential emails from January to May 2023. The municipality asserted it fully cooperated, including providing email access and arranging interviews. Despite the law firm's unexpected withdrawal, the municipality maintained that the investigation was never halted. todayJuly 23, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force urged police officers to refrain from issuing tickets to road users Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo, urged police officers to refrain from issuing tickets to road users, but rather give them warnings and educate them. todayJuly 23, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s union welcomes President’s decision to sign the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law S.A union, Cosatu has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to sign the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law. The amendment will allow fund members to withdraw a part of their pension fund savings before retirement. Contributions will be divided into two pots, one-third that can be drawn on before retirement, and a second pot that preserves two-thirds of savings on retirement. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says this will provide invaluable […] todayJuly 22, 2024 9
insert_link World Bangladesh students vow to continue protests despite relief from Supreme Court Students in Bangladesh say they will continue their protests - and keep demanding justice for the dozens who've died during the agitation since last week. This comes despite the country's Supreme Court curtailing the government jobs quotas - an issue that sparked the protest in the first place. South Asia correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more. todayJuly 22, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Swartbooi Criticizes Low Voter Registration and Central Government at Keetmanshoop Event Landless People’s Movement leader, Bernadus Swartbooi expressed concerns about the low voter registration in the ||Kharas Region and urged citizens to register before the 1 August deadline. With only 41,861 registered out of 70,672 eligible voters, he called for an extension of the registration period and criticized the ECN for not including prisoners. Swartbooi also condemned the central government for concentrating power and resources, alleging corruption and neglect of regional […] todayJuly 22, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa DA Supports Temporary Ban on Movement of Cloven-Hooved Animals in Western Cape In S.A, the DA in the Western Cape says it supports the provincial government’s request to Agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen, for a temporary ban on the movement of cloven-hooved animals, such as sheep, pigs, and cattle. This is to contain the foot and mouth disease outbreak in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape. Twenty-three farms in the Humansdorp area and one farm in East London have been confirmed as positive for the disease. […] todayJuly 22, 2024 8
insert_link World Japan issues extreme heat warnings Heat stroke warnings are in place for more than 80% of Japan as the country bakes under earlier than usual summer temperatures. Official figures show there have already been almost 10-thousand cases of heat stroke related illness this month. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJuly 22, 2024 12
