insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Confident in Resolving NHI Disputes And Focuses on Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, says in implementing National Health Insurance, he is confident that the government of national unity will be able to resolve differences and clarify misunderstandings. NHI was signed into law earlier this year by the president, despite facing widespread criticism from doctors, medical aid schemes, opposition parties, and even Parliament’s legal team. Addressing the opening of Parliament in Cape Town yesterday evening, Ramaphosa says in […] todayJuly 19, 2024 11
insert_link World Pressure mounts on Biden to go The walls are closing in on Joseph Biden -- the US President is facing the strongest calls yet to step aside and withdraw his candidacy for a second term. He's currently self-isolating having tested positive Covid-19. Our correspondent: Benji Hyer is by the White House and has been following a difficult 24 hours for its current resident. todayJuly 19, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Heavy Rains Cut Off Key Supply Route to Sudan’s Darfur Region A key supply route into Sudan's Darfur region, deemed at risk of famine by experts, has been cut off due to heavy rains, a World Food Programme official told Reuters. Another U.N. official reported that refugees had been driven to eating grass. WFP's Country Director Eddie Rowe told Reuters that thousands of tons of aid are stranded at the Tina crossing on the Chad border. This has prompted the WFP […] todayJuly 19, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s president President Cyril Ramaphosa Commits to Sustainable Economic Growth South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the government of national unity will pursue every action that contributes to sustainable, rapid economic growth, and remove every obstacle that stands in the way of growth. The president says they will continue to pursue programmes that encourage broad-based black economic empowerment, employment equity, and support to small and medium-sized enterprises: todayJuly 19, 2024 7
insert_link Uncategorized More details emerge about lead-up to Trump assassination attempt The US Secret Service was reportedly told about a 'suspicious man' using a rangefinder 20 minutes before a gunman opened fire at Donald Trump on Saturday. New details continue to emerge about the attempted assassination at a rally in the US state of Pennsylvania - which left one attendee dead and two others injured. Reporting for us is Sally Patterson. todayJuly 19, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President Cyril Ramaphosa Unveils Strategic Priorities for Next Five Years S.A's President says the government of national unity has resolved to dedicate the next five years to actions that will advance three strategic priorities. Cyril Ramaphosa added that these are to drive inclusive growth and job creation, reduce poverty, tackle the high cost of living, and build a capable, ethical, and developmental state. He delivered the opening of Parliament address at the City Hall in Cape Town yesterday evening. Ramaphosa […] todayJuly 19, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Ursula von der Leyen Re-Elected as EU President: What This Means for Namibia Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected for another five-year term as the EU's top official following a secret ballot in the European Parliament. Local Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama has shared his thoughts on her potential areas of focus during her new term. todayJuly 19, 2024 47
insert_link Africa Nigeria Agrees on New Minimum Wage Amid Cost of Living Crisis As per Reuters, Nigeria's main labor unions agreed on a new minimum wage of US$44 a month on Thursday after talks with the government, ending months of deadlock and the threat of strikes. Africa's most populous nation is grappling with the worst cost of living crisis in a generation, stoking fears of protests similar to those in Kenya. Nigeria's two biggest union federations, the Nigerian Labour Congress and the […] todayJuly 19, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Services Urgently Calls for Blood Donations Amid Critically Low Stocks The Blood Transfusion Services once again is urging eligible members of the public to urgently visit their centres the country over as blood stocks are at critically low levels. NamBTS' Zita Tobin. todayJuly 19, 2024 21
