insert_link South Africa ANC President Ramaphosa Declares That Election Marks End of Sixth Administration Post Corruption Era South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa says this election ends the sixth administration, which took over after ten years of corruption and state capture. Ramaphosa says over five years, members of Parliament from all parties have worked diligently to implement a clear electoral mandate to transform the country: todayMay 27, 2024 13
insert_link World Georgia hits back at US retaliation over controversial free speech law Georgia's ruling party has accused the United States of using "threats and blackmail" following the US's decision to impose visa restrictions on members of the 'Georgian Dream' party. This action was in response to a controversial 'foreign agents' bill passed by the Georgian Parliament, which has triggered significant political protests in the country. As a result, the US government is reviewing its bilateral cooperation with Georgia. Reporting for us from […] todayMay 27, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa S.A ‘s President Cyril Ramaphosa says the upcoming general elections must strengthen the country’s democracy S.A 's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the upcoming general elections must strengthen the country’s democracy, regardless of the outcome. He addressed the nation ahead of the special vote today and tomorrow and the elections on Wednesday. Ramaphosa says since 1994 South Africans expect this election to be held in conditions of peace and stability, to be free, and to be fair: todayMay 27, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Nigeria has generated 5,000 Megawatts of electricity this month Nigeria has generated 5,000 Megawatts of electricity this month. It's the first time in three years the country's power sector has reached such an output. Reporting for us is Tesem Akende. todayMay 27, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 27 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Emerging Trends in the Global Oil and Gas Sector: Insights from Africa and Beyond In the ever-evolving landscape of the global oil and gas sector, recent developments across various continents shed light on emerging trends and opportunities. From regulatory overhauls to strategic acquisitions, the industry continues to navigate a complex terrain influenced by geopolitical dynamics, technological advancements, and shifting market demands. Namibia's Oil and Gas Sector Reform: Namibia, a country with significant untapped potential in its oil and gas reserves, is taking bold […] todayMay 27, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia End Period Poverty Campaign Commences Ahead of World Menstruation Day As the global observance of World Menstruation Day approaches, the End Period Poverty campaign initiates this week, focusing on gathering sanitary pads for girls in need. Shaun Gariseb from the organization shares insights into the upcoming activities. todayMay 27, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa TransNamib Locomotive Incident Spurs Long-Term Solutions Inquiry According to Oshana police regional commander Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, reports suggest a TransNamib locomotive was engaged in an accident at Ondangwa on Friday morning. Allegedly, it began moving backwards from Oshivelo without a driver. Josef Sheehama, a Business and Economic Researcher, examines potential long-term remedies for this issue. todayMay 27, 2024 24
insert_link World Fake accounts popping up on social media platform X in lead-up to US election Fake accounts posting about the US presidential election are growing across X, formerly known as Twitter, according to new research. A study, first published by Reuters news agency, monitoring posts on the social media platform found a high proportion of accounts praising former President Donald Trump and criticising President Joseph Biden are not real. This comes as both presidential candidates ramp up their campaign efforts with less than six months […] todayMay 27, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Examining Socialism’s Potential: Herbert Jauch Analyzes Its Benefits and Namibia’s Viability Herbert Jauch offers insights into the notion that socialism has proven beneficial for many nations, allowing for the equitable distribution of resources among citizens. He evaluates whether Namibia could potentially thrive under such an economic system in contrast to capitalism. todayMay 27, 2024 32
