insert_link Namibia Landlord welcomes government’s electricity tariff relief Jacqueline Cloete, a landlord in Windhoek’s Damara Location in Katutura, has welcomed the government’s intervention to relieve consumers from the recently announced bulk and distribution utilities’ tariffs for the 2024/2025 financial year. The government is providing approximately N$365 million to subsidize electricity consumers, effective from July 1 ths year to June 30, 2025. todayJuly 5, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party in SA says it is vehemently opposed to the 200-rand prepaid electricity tariff in the City of Johannesburg To South Africa, where the GOOD Party says it is vehemently opposed to the 200-rand prepaid electricity tariff in the City of Johannesburg, as this places an unnecessary burden on cash-strapped consumers. The surcharge came into effect on Monday on top of the 12.7-percent electricity hike. GOOD’s national chairperson and Johannesburg councillor, Matthew Cook, says an additional electricity tariff is preposterous when residents already have to decide whether to buy […] todayJuly 5, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa EFF has condemned Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber’s extension of the temporary concession for foreign nationals The EFF has condemned Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber’s extension of the temporary concession for foreign nationals, who are awaiting the outcome of visa, waiver, and appeal applications. The new expiry date for the concession, which applies only to foreign nationals who have been legally admitted into South Africa, is December 31st. The EFF’s national spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, says this decision highlights the DA’s inability and lack of commitment to […] todayJuly 5, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia FEATURE: GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION VIEWS: ELISE FROM FRESH MID-MORNINGS The Electoral commission announced a voter registration countrywide that's still underway. Elise from Fresh FM's Fresh Mid-Morning's show weighed in with her sentiment. todayJuly 5, 2024 9
insert_link World Floods in India’s Assam kill 52 and displace thousands At Least 52 people have died and thousands displaced due to flooding in India's North Eastern state of Assa. The deluge has inundated much of the state - affecting more than 2 million people. Our India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more. todayJuly 5, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission notes low turnout at various registration points in the country during from 24-29 June The Electoral Commission has noted a low turnout at various registration points in the country during the week of 24-29 June 2024. Our Northern correspondent Maria Namupala compiled this report. todayJuly 5, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia FEATURE: GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION VIEWS: TREZA DE FATIMA COOPER (99FM PRESENTER) In June, statistics revealed that more than 500,000 eligible Namibians have registered to vote in the upcoming November 27th elections. Our team had the opportunity to interview Treza De Fatima Cooper from 99FM on her view. Fresh Fm and 99FM Station Manager KayCee Butshe also provided his view. todayJuly 5, 2024 14
insert_link Uncategorized Iranians to Decide Between Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and Conservative Saeed Jalili in Presidential Runoff Iranians will return to the polls today to decide between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hard-line conservative Saeed Jalili in a presidential runoff. The initial vote saw no candidate securing a majority. Pezeshkian advocates for improved foreign relations to boost Iran’s economy, while Jalili holds strong anti-Western views. This election follows the death of former president Ebrahim Raisi. This is the country's second presidential runoff in history. todayJuly 5, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Youth Dialogue On Sustainable Energy Futures For Namibia Kicks Off The Namibia Youth Energy Forum in collaboration with the Society For International Development hosts the Youth Dialogue On Sustainable Energy Futures For Namibia today in the capital. Chairperson Fanuel Shinedima spoke with Future Media News. todayJuly 5, 2024 13
