insert_link World Zelensky’s office denies plans for interview with Tucker Carlson American journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on Thursday he had secured an interview with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, but the presidential office denied there were any such plans. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayJuly 5, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi welcomes appointment of its national chairperson as the new Gauteng MEC for Rural Development and Agriculture RISE Mzansi has welcomed the appointment of its national chairperson, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, as the new Gauteng MEC for Rural Development and Agriculture. Premier, Panyaza Lesufi has put together a ten-member cabinet under the banner of a government of provincial unity. RISE Mzansi’s spokesperson, Mabine Seabe, says the party’s public representatives at both national and provincial spheres of government will be accessible, accountable and serve all communities: todayJuly 4, 2024 17
insert_link World Britain votes in an election expected to give Labour a landslide Britain is voting in a general election expected to overthrow the Conservative Party and hand its rival Labor Party a landslide. Polls close at ten pm local time- a series of final polls suggest Sir Kir Starmer is on course to win a House of Commons majority of more than 200- beating Tony Blair’s win in 1997. Nina-Maria Potts reports: todayJuly 4, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Namibia Industrial Development Agency Workers Protest for Salary Increments at Naute Dam Irrigation Scheme On Wednesday, 38 employees of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency at the Naute Dam irrigation scheme staged a peaceful protest demanding salary increments. The protest, organized by the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union , followed a deadlock in wage negotiations in May 2023, with NIDA offering no increase. The workers, demanding a 12% salary increase, a minimum wage of N$2,500 for seasonal workers, and allowances for transport and housing, […] todayJuly 4, 2024 12
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia Medical Care continues its sessions on health screening within the capital city Namibia Medical Care continues its sessions on health screening within the capital city. Today they're based at WIndhoek's Medi-Clinic Private hospital. Here's the organization's Tashiya Nangula. todayJuly 4, 2024 21
insert_link World Xi Jinping holds talks with Vladimir Putin on sidelines of summit in Kazakhstan Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday in Astana. The expected admission of Belarus to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at its annual leaders' summit is another push by Beijing and Moscow to transform the grouping into a geopolitical counterweight to the influence of the United States and its allies. Laura Westbrook has more. todayJuly 4, 2024 17
insert_link World Record 71 million people predicted to travel over U.S. Independence Day holiday There are set to be record-breaking numbers of people travelling in the U.S. over the Fourth of July holiday. Gas prices have come down in recent years but remain above pre-pandemic levels - but analysts say that's not likely to impact many people's travel plans. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayJuly 4, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics BIPA to Consult Stakeholders on Beneficial Ownership Sanctions Implementation The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has announced its intention to engage stakeholders in consultations regarding concerns surrounding beneficial ownership sanctions. This initiative seeks to address and clarify issues raised by stakeholders regarding the implementation and impact of these sanctions.Here is Ockert Jansen, BIPA's Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services. todayJuly 4, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Police Commissioner’s Memo Links Missing Firearms to South African Gang Violence Surge According to reports, a leaked memo from Namibian Police Commissioner Moritz !Naruseb has revealed a connection between missing Namibian Police firearms and a recent increase in gang violence in South Africa. !Naruseb addressed the memo to Namibian Police Deputy Inspector Elias Mutota on August 11, 2023, following a five-day investigation conducted by the South African Police Service's Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks) in Namibia. todayJuly 4, 2024 12
