insert_link South Africa S.A Political Analyst Says National Unity Efforts Failing to Reach Local Government Level S.A Political analyst Daniel Silke says the good spirit of the government of national unity cooperation being forged at the national level is not filtering down to the local level. The ANC, EFF, and ActionSA succeeded in their mission to remove Tshwane mayor DA’s Cilliers Brink in a vote of no-confidence yesterday. Silke says Brink’s removal is a disappointment which reflects more on internal ANC disunity: Meanwhile, ActionSA has […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 12
insert_link World Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine as he meets Zelensky US President, Joseph Biden has announced $8 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's invasion. It comes as the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington meeting Biden and democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. From Washington. Kate fisher reports. todaySeptember 27, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia BIG Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua Criticizes PDM for Lack of Support on Universal Basic Income Grant In an interview, Rinaani Musutua expressed doubts about the Popular Democratic Movement contributing to solving Namibia's current hunger crisis. The Basic Income Grant Coalition representative criticized the party's lack of support for the Universal Basic Income Grant, calling it a scientifically validated solution to the country’s issues. She further elaborated on the topic: todaySeptember 27, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia NAMFISA Reports Decrease in Unclaimed Pension Funds as Benefits Continue to Rise The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority reported a decrease in unclaimed pension fund benefits to N$218.7 million by the end of 2023, down from N$229.1 million the previous year. This improvement is attributed to better tracing and payment of beneficiaries. Total benefits paid increased by 6.6% to N$12.3 billion, with retirement benefits continuing to grow faster than contributions. Contributions rose by only 0.9% to N$10.0 billion, which fell below the […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the ANC in Gauteng has hailed the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink In S.A, the ANC in Gauteng has hailed the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink as the beginning of a rebuilding process for the city after years of instability under DA-led governance. The party accused Brink of mismanagement, poor service delivery, and financial mismanagement. Briefing the media after the council meeting, ANC provincial secretary, Thembinkosi Nciza claims Brink’s ousting will help restore stability and prioritise the needs of marginalised communities […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Cameroonian Separatist Leader Arrested in Norway Amid Ongoing Conflict Lucas Ayaba Cho, a prominent Cameroonian separatist leader, has been arrested in Norway for his alleged involvement in the armed conflict in Cameroon. According to BBC AFrica, his arrest, based on charges linked to his social media expressions, comes as the Anglophone movement seeks independence from the predominantly French-speaking country. Since fighting began in 2016, the conflict has claimed over 6,000 lives and displaced nearly a million people. todaySeptember 27, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa The DA’s Cilliers Brink has been removed as mayor of Tshwane in South Africa The DA’s Cilliers Brink has been removed as mayor of Tshwane in South Africa. This was done through a motion of no confidence, ending his 18-month tenure. The vote saw 120 in favour, 87 against, and one abstention. Brink's removal was initiated by the ANC and supported by the EFF, and ActionSA. A new mayor will be elected in the next seven to 14 days. Addressing the council, the EFF’s […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 11
insert_link World Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Blames Global Community for Gaza and West Bank Crisis Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has accused the entire world of being responsible for what is happening to the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. At the UN Headquarters for us is Jody Jacobs. todaySeptember 27, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics 27 September 2024 Morning Biz News: Hospitality, Job Losses, Global Markets, and Financial Indicators 1. Weddings Boost Hospitality Occupancy in Northern Namibia Weddings and related events had a positive impact on hospitality occupancy in northern Namibia during August 2024. Despite this boost, the national occupancy rate dropped to 63% from 68.9% in August 2023, according to a report from Simonis Storm Securities researcher Almandro Jansen, cited by The Brief. The occupancy rate remains a critical measure of activity within Namibia's hospitality sector. 2. […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 13
