insert_link South Africa S.A Political Party expresses outrage over the Central Energy Fund’s sudden purchase of a crude oil refinery S.A's Inkata Freedom Party has expressed outrage over the Central Energy Fund's sudden purchase of crude oil refinery SAPREF in Durban from Shell and BP. The party criticises the lack of transparency in the decision-making process, and suggests it may be a ploy to gain last-minute votes. The IFP's, Narend Singh highlights environmental concerns and says past health studies showed high cancer rates in communities near the refinery. Singh notes […] todayMay 28, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Electoral Commission says it is ready to administer the special votes set to be cast today and tomorrow South Africa's Electoral Commission says it is ready to administer the special votes set to be cast today and tomorrow, ahead of Election Day on Wednesday. More than 1.6 million South Africans have been approved for special votes. Some 624-thousand-593 voters are expected to be visited by IEC staff with the rest expected to visit their voting stations, between 9 am and 5 pm. IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego […] todayMay 27, 2024 41
insert_link World Death toll from India fire climbs to 33 The death toll from a fire at a family entertainment park in western India has climbed to 33. Fifteen people are still unaccounted for with local authorities calling the tragedy 'man-made'. Neha Poonia has more. todayMay 27, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Fishermen Disappointed by Insufficient Quotas Fisheries Minister, Derek Klazen revealed that fishing quotas allocated to seven companies under the Government Employment Redress Programme in 2023 are too low to justify investing in new boats. This has led to dissatisfaction among over 2000 fishermen re-employed through the program. The affected fishermen, including Namsov employees and those previously unemployed due to a 2015 strike, have protested this shortfall, prompting demonstrations and petitions. Klazen noted that some companies […] todayMay 27, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern at reports about the obstruction of election activities S.A's President ,Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern at reports about the obstruction of election activities, including unlawful entry at the country's Electoral Commission storage sites in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. MK Party members circulated videos of activities at the S.A IEC storage sites in Chesterville, KwaZulu-Natal, and Hammarsdale in Mpumalanga, claiming they depicted an attempt to rig the general elections. The IEC has dismissed the allegations. Ramaphosa says the electoral process […] todayMay 27, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba Emphasizes Importance of Africa Day and Education President, Nangolo Mbumba highlighted the significance of Africa Day, emphasizing its celebration of cultural diversity and acknowledgment of achievements. In his message marking the 61st Africa Day anniversary, Mbumba reiterated the importance of addressing pressing issues facing the continent. He underscored the role of education, stating that it is crucial for building empowered societies, unlocking individual potential, and fostering innovation and creativity. Despite progress, Mbumba noted significant challenges in ensuring […] todayMay 27, 2024 10
insert_link World U.S Lawmakers visit Taiwan after Chinese drills A delegation of US lawmakers are visiting Taiwan this week, after China ended its biggest military exercise in a year around the island. The delegation, led by chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul, is the first congressional group to visit Taiwan since the inauguration of president William Lai Ching-te. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMay 27, 2024 25
insert_link World UN resumes aid deliveries from floating pier in Gaza The United Nations has resumed transporting humanitarian aid arriving at a U.S.-built pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip. Deliveries were halted earlier this week due to security reasons while some aid was intercepted by needy Palestinians. Jody Jacobs has more a for us. todayMay 27, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Three people died on the spot after two vehicles collided head on and caught fire on the gravel road at Oniika village Three people died on the spot after two vehicles collided head on and caught fire on the gravel road at Oniika village in Oshikoto region on Saturday. Our northern correspondent Maria Namupala compiled this report. todayMay 27, 2024 13
