insert_link World China’s leaders meet for third plenum with kickstarting the economy on the agenda China's Communist Party leaders will gather for a key meeting known as the third plenum on Monday, setting the stage for potentially pivotal economic discussions. The four-day event will offer a window on how Beijing plans to address the country's persistent property crisis, weak consumer demand and fading growth prospects. Laura Westbrook has more. today15 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says approximately 158-thousand- people have been affected by flooding The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says since the third of this month, approximately 158-thousand-and-97 people have been affected by flooding and 47-thousand-663 structures damaged. The city has been experiencing destructive weather conditions in the past two weeks. The centre’s spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, says officials are continuing with assessments in communities as calls are being logged: today15 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba says Late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa was a hero President Nangolo Mbumba says Late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa fought by making sure that the remains of Namibians in German are repatriated. today15 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Calls for Swift Arrests Following VBS Mutual Bank Looting Revelations In S.A, The General Industries Workers Union demands the timeous arrest of all those who knowingly and consciously participated in the shameful act of looting the VBS Mutual Bank and stealing from the poor. Giwusa’s spokesperson, Koketso Phasha, says the leaked affidavit by the bank’s former chairperson, Tshifhiwa Matodzi, implicates a lot of people who have not been held accountable. Phasha says the looting was done by people who had […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency Commissioner Sam Shivute Receives Excellence in Leadership Award in UK The Brief reports that the Namibia Revenue Agency Commissioner, Sam Shivute was recently honored with the Excellence in Leadership Award at the 2024 African Achievers Awards, held at the House of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011, the AAA recognizes individuals and organizations making substantial contributions to Africa's advancement. This year's event celebrated achievers across diverse sectors, highlighting their roles in fostering positive change in business, politics, education, […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia The Rise of AI Propaganda Analyses On The Threat to Namibia’s Election Integrity In the digital age, the landscape of political discourse and election campaigning has evolved dramatically. However, alongside these advancements, a new and insidious threat has emerged: Says Local Digital Media expert Nrupesh Soni. today15 July, 2024
insert_link World Japan to reach out to Pacific nations to counter China at PALM10 Japan is set to announce a new development package for Pacific Island nations to further counter the influence of China in the region at a Tokyo summit this week. The PALM 10 meeting between Japan and members of Pacific Island Forum begins on Tuesday and is expected to oppose any change to the international order by unilateral force. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today15 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Lawmakers’ Opulent Lifestyles on Social Media Spark Public Outcry Luxury cars, private helicopters, and stacks of cash: the extravagant lives of Kenya's lawmakers showcased on platforms like TikTok and X have intensified discontent among the country's tech-savvy youth, already angered by proposed tax hikes last month as per Reuters. Protests spanning weeks against these tax measures have increasingly highlighted the high salaries, perks, and conspicuous consumption of MPs in a nation where a large majority of the population is […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Calls for Legislation to Reserve Economic Sectors for Local Entrepreneurs in S.A To South Africa, where ActionSA's member of Parliament, Lerato Ngobeni, says the party wants government to introduce legislation that will reserve specific sectors of the economy. Ngobeni says this will help empower local entrepreneurs and businesses, and boost local economies, ensuring that the wealth created circulates in communities. According to Ngobeni, it is high time that government deals with the proliferation of illegal foreign nationals dominating the spaza economy throughout […] today15 July, 2024