insert_link South Africa S.A Economist Urges Urgent Reforms as South Africa’s Unemployment Rises to 33.5% South African economic expert, Raymond Parsons calls for immediate economic reforms in response to the unemployment rate rising to 33.5%. He stresses the need for structural changes to stimulate job-rich growth and improve business confidence, particularly to reduce youth unemployment and secure a sustainable economic future. today14 August, 2024
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa Labels Job Crisis Critical And Outlines Five-Year Plan for Job Creation Build One South Africa has called the job crisis in the country critical, highlighting the alarming 11.57 million unemployed South Africans, as revealed by the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey. Spokesperson Roger Solomon emphasized that nearly half of the youth aged 15 to 34 are jobless. The party has proposed a five-year plan aimed at creating two million new jobs to address this growing issue. today14 August, 2024
insert_link World Tropical Storm Ernesto moves towards Puerto Rico Another tropical storm is wreaking havoc, this time across the northern Caribbean. Ernesto is expected to hit Puerto Rico. Jody Jacobs has more for us. today14 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Boosts Human-Wildlife Conflict Compensation Payments The Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry has announced an increase in compensation payments under the human-wildlife conflict self-reliance scheme, effective September 1 this year. MEFT Minister Pohamba Shifeta revealed that permanent disability payments will rise from N$50,000 to N$100,000, while compensation for injuries without body part losses will increase from N$10,000 to N$15,000. Payments for injuries with body part losses will go up from N$30,000 to N$40,000. Livestock and crop […] today13 August, 2024
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Address South Africa’s Crime Crisis Amid Detective Shortage AfriForum urges the South African Police Service to collaborate closely with neighbourhood watches and other security agencies to combat rising crime. The call follows revelations of a severe shortage of eight-thousand-500 detectives and a backlog of unsolved cases. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says recent figures reveal that over 80-thousand murder and 61-thousand rape cases have been closed without resolution due to insufficient manpower and inadequate resources: today13 August, 2024
insert_link World Rape and murder of Indian medic sparks widespread doctors’ strike The rape and murder of a medic has triggered a pan-India strike by doctors. All non-emergency services at government hospitals in more than ten states have been halted, hitting medical care for millions. Doctors say they want the government to ensure their security on hospital premises and a swift trial for the victim. One suspect has been arrested. He worked as a civic defence volunteer and had uninterrupted access to […] today13 August, 2024
insert_link World In Japan, Storm Maria weakens to a depression Tropical Storm Maria that lashed parts of Japan with historic levels of rain has been downgraded to a depression. But officials warn that heavy rains and flood risks could linger. Here's our East Asia correspondent William Denselow. today13 August, 2024
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Police Probe Deaths of Four Students from Suspected Poisoning in South Africa In S.A, Gauteng police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of three siblings from Evaton Primary School in Sebokeng and a grade eight pupil from Tsakane Secondary School in Ekurhuleni on Monday. The Gauteng Education Department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says the three siblings, who were in grades three, four, and five, died from suspected food poisoning. Mabona says at the Tsakane Secondary School, two learners allegedly ingested rat poison: […] today13 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government’s Standing Committee Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Public Administration Natangwe Paulus Ithete, chairperson of the Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, stressed the critical role of public administration in Namibia at a workshop in Swakopmund. The five-day event aims to address public service efficiency and governance issues highlighted in the 2024 Namibia Review Report. Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope echoed the importance of transparency and accountability, emphasizing the workshop's potential to influence the future of public service delivery. today13 August, 2024