insert_link South Africa ActionSA Criticizes Possible Cabinet Expansion by ANC and DA ActionSA has noted reports suggesting that the ANC and DA government of national unity could be planning to expand the size of an already bloated cabinet. ActionSA’s, Samkelo Mgobozi says with 30 serving ministers and 36 deputy ministers, costing taxpayers over 146-million-rand annually in salaries alone, president Cyril Ramaphosa’s previous promise to downsize the cabinet has clearly amounted to no real intention: todayJune 18, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa S.A Investigating Directorate Dismisses Imminent Arrest Report of ANC’s Gwede Mantashe The S.A Investigating Directorate has dismissed a report by Sunday World that the arrest of ANC national chairperson, Gwede Mantashe is imminent. The publication said Mantashe’s imminent arrest was linked to security upgrades at his properties in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape from Bosasa. However, ID spokesperson, Henry Mamothame says they have not decided nor discussed the matter: todayJune 17, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Minister Sioka Calls for Empowering African Children for Brighter Future Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare minister, Doreen Sioka, called on stakeholders to ensure that every African child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute to the realisation of a brighter future for Namibia and Africa as a whole. Sioka made this call during the National commemoration of the Day of African Child at Nghifikwa Ndailikana Primary School in Ohangwena. todayJune 17, 2024 24
insert_link World Trains collide in Darjeeling in India with rescue operations underway A goods train has collided with a passenger train in Darjeeling in India. Local media reports say that at least five people have been killed in the crash and several injured. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. todayJune 17, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Jacob Zuma Criticizes “Unholy Marriage” Between DA and ANC The MK Party leader and former S.A president Jacob Zuma says the party need to educate people that there’s no government of national unity in the country but an unholy marriage between DA and ANC. Zuma was speaking during the party pivotal media conference in Johannesburg regarding the current political situation and ongoing developments in South Africa. He says the government of national unity is madness: todayJune 17, 2024 38
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo Signs MoU with Climate Fund to Develop Biomass and Waste Management Centre Otjiwarongo Municipality has joined forces with the City Climate Finance Gap Fund to establish a biomass and waste management resource centre. The MoU, signed by Mayor Gottlieb Shivute and Judith Middleton, involves leveraging European expertise to develop technical strategies, conduct biomass mapping, implement modern waste management systems, devise recycling plans, and set up a resource management centre. This collaboration, initiated through a 2019 grant application, signifies a substantial step forward […] todayJune 17, 2024 26
insert_link World China says one of its ships bumped by Philippine vessel in South China Sea Beijing's coast guard said a Philippine supply ship "dangerously approached" a Chinese ship resulting in a slight collision in the South China Sea, but no injuries or damage were reported. todayJune 17, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Border Post’s 24-Hour Operation Aims to Spark Economic Recovery, Says Albert Kawana The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security minister, Albert Kawana, highlighted the significance of the newly inaugurated 24-hour operation at the Oshikango-Santa Clara border post for economic recovery. He emphasized diverse strategies in response to COVID-19's economic impact and anticipated benefits such as enhanced trade relations, reduced business costs, and improved logistics along the Trans-Cunene Corridor. Kawana promoted seamless cross-border commerce, noting advantages such as eliminating overnight stays for truckers […] todayJune 17, 2024 31
insert_link World U.S Supreme Court overturns bump stocks ban The US Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era law banning bump stocks. The device essentially allows guns to be converted into rapid-fire weapons. Nick Harper reports for us from Washington. todayJune 17, 2024 10
