insert_link South Africa ANC’s secretary-general criticises opposition parties for accusing the ANC of selling out South Africans In South Africa, ANC's secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula has criticised opposition parties for accusing the ANC of selling out South Africans after forming a government of national unity. Mbalula stated the ANC mandate remains to be committed to representing the interests of South Africans. He emphasised the ANC retained key portfolios and is willing to collaborate with other parties: todayJuly 22, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Calls for Tangible Support from International Bodies During UNDP Visit President, Nangolo Mbumba has called on international organizations to shift their focus from merely providing advice to offering tangible resources that address real-world challenges. During a visit by UNDP resident representative, Alka Bhatia to State House, Mbumba emphasized the need for international bodies to collaborate in solving problems that people can directly benefit from. He criticized the tendency to offer only advisory support and soft loans, stressing the need for […] todayJuly 19, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Reacts to President Ramaphosa’s Address with Mixed Optimism and Criticism ActionSA says Ramaphosa’s address offered up a mixture of cautious optimism and critical scepticism. The party’s Parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, says the language and policies in the president’s speech reflect what ActionSA has advocated for years, including maintaining state infrastructure and employing competent, qualified personnel. He says however that there were glaring omissions of critical issues: todayJuly 19, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa IFP Leader Welcomes Ramaphosa’s Commitment to Aid Struggling Municipalities In S.A, IFP leader and minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says he welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment that struggling municipalities will be assisted. Delivering his opening of Parliament address in Cape Town yesterday evening, the president said the government is committed to bringing stability to governance in metros and restoring delivery services. Hlabisa says dysfunctional municipalities will be turned around: todayJuly 19, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Cabinet Secretary Urges Public Service Officers to Focus on Implementing Government Policies Cabinet Secretary, George Simataa has called on accounting officers and public service implementers to prioritize the implementation of government policies, plans, and projects. Addressing chief regional officers from all 14 regions during an engagement meeting hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in the Oshikoto Region, Simataa stressed that their role is to advise and assist in policy formulation rather than creating policies. He highlighted the importance of […] todayJuly 19, 2024 19
insert_link World Death toll in Bangladesh student unrest spikes Bangladesh has issued a high security alert for the entire country, a day after at least two dozen people were killed in a mass agitation led by students in the country. More than 30 people have died in clashes between students and government forces this week. Neha Poonia has more. todayJuly 19, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Windhoek’s Informal traders demand an end to Police brutality Informal economic traders in Windhoek are calling for an end to police brutality, claiming continued mistreatment by the City Police. Traders report being manhandled, arrested, having their goods confiscated, and facing hefty fines while trying to earn a living. Representing the traders, the Namibia Informal Sector Organisation Secretary General, Josef Kandenge says these actions by law enforcement are unjust and severely impact the livelihoods of traders. todayJuly 19, 2024 47
insert_link World Biden continues to cancel more student debt US President, Joseph Biden has cancelled another $1.2 billion in student debt for tens of thousands of borrowers who work in the public service. His administration has now waived almost $170 billion in debt for roughly 4.8 million Americans. As Benji Hyer reports. todayJuly 19, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Seeks UN Support for Child Malnutrition Amid El Niño Drought Emergency President, Nangolo Mbumba has urged for international aid to address severe child malnutrition in Namibia, particularly in drought-affected areas like Omaheke. With 45 child deaths and 132 malnutrition cases reported last year, Mbumba highlighted the urgent need for food assistance following the declaration of a state of emergency due to El Niño. UN Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo acknowledged the difficulties in mobilizing resources given Namibia's upper middle-income status but affirmed […] todayJuly 19, 2024 15
