insert_link South Africa S.A’s Road Freight Association calls on minister to address the issue of non-compliance The CEO of the South Africa's Road Freight Association, Gavin Kelly, is calling on new minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy to address the issue of non-compliance in the transport sector. Kelly says the sector is at a crisis in terms of various aspects of transport, both freight and passengers. He says its links to the global market are at such a stress point that it is crucial to […] todayJuly 3, 2024 10
insert_link World Trump sentencing postponed after Supreme Court immunity ruling Donald Trump's sentencing has been postponed following the United States Supreme Court's controversial decision to provide criminal immunity for US presidents. He was due to appear in court in New York next Thursday having been convicted for falsifying business records, a guilty verdict Trump says he'll appeal. But the judge has confirmed the sentencing is officially delayed until mid-September after Trump argued his conviction should be overturned amid Monday's landmark […] todayJuly 3, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Emphasizes Training and Involvement for Greater Share of Namibia’s Mineral Wealth President Nangolo Mbumba stressed the need for proper training and active involvement of Namibians in mining operations to gain a larger share of the country's mineral wealth. During his visit to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Mbumba highlighted the importance of encouraging young people to pursue challenging courses related to mining and petroleum extraction. He emphasized that having skilled individuals is crucial for Namibia to benefit fully from its […] todayJuly 2, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South African organisation OUTA has questioned some cabinet appointments The South African organisation OUTA has questioned some cabinet appointments, seeking greater transparency from new ministers. CEO Wayne Duvenage hopes for closer consultation with civil society and better service delivery. Duvenage has criticised the increased cabinet size and the retention of underperforming ministers stating the bloated cabinet will be a massive cost to society. He has also emphasised the need to address wasteful expenditure, maladministration, and corruption: todayJuly 2, 2024 13
insert_link World Prime Minister Modi to respond to opposition in Indian Parliament A day after opposition leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi in Parliament, Modi will formally respond in India's Lower House. Modi came back to power this month with a reduced mandate even as the opposition put up its best showing in a decade. A resurgent opposition has been targeting Modi's Hindu nationalist party for failing to address rising prices and an unemployment crisis, and also […] todayJuly 2, 2024 9
insert_link World South Korea resumes land base artillery exercises South Korea is resuming on-land war games for the first time in six years. The live-fire artillery exercises near the border with North Korea follow Seoul suspending a 2018 agreement that had restricted military drills. As Chris Gilbert reports. todayJuly 2, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia ECN Expresses Satisfaction with Voter Registration Turnout in Otjozondjupa Region Representatives of the Electoral Commission of Namibia in the Otjozondjupa Region expressed satisfaction with the registration of 46,126 eligible voters who have acquired new voter cards across the region's seven constituencies. Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer Victoria Amutenya highlighted that Otjiwarongo registered the highest number with 11,798 voters, followed by Okahandja with 9,776, and Grootfontein with 8,606. The ECN is optimistic about further increasing these numbers with improved registration operations. todayJuly 2, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Raises Concerns Over New Allegations Against Ekurhuleni Metro Police Director In S.A, ActionSA in Ekurhuleni says it is concerned about the emergence of new allegations against Metro Police Department’s director of Special Services Julius Mkhwanazi. He returned to work in October last year, after an investigation into him abusing his power and utilising metro vehicles for personal use was dropped. ActionSA’s, Siyanda Makhubo, says Mkhwanazi has now been accused of soliciting sex for jobs from female EMPD officers who want […] todayJuly 2, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Khorixas town’s Mayor Engages town’s youth this afternoon Khorixas town's Mayor Patience !Hoaes and regional counsillor !Gobs intend on meeting with the town's youth this afternoon. Our team spoke with Council PRO- Simson Mario /Ochurub for an update. todayJuly 2, 2024 28
