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 6
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 8
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 9
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 11
insert_link Africa Sudanese Army Launches Major Offensive Against RSF Amid Ongoing Civil War The Sudanese army has initiated a significant offensive against the Rapid Support Forces in the capital, Khartoum, as it attempts to reclaim lost territory since the conflict began in April 2023. BBC Africa has it that government forces conducted dawn strikes on RSF bases in Khartoum and Bahri. The ongoing civil war has led to approximately 150,000 deaths and displaced over 10 million people, contributing to what the UN describes […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Small Livestock Sector Sees 44.9% Drop in Exports for Q2 2024 The small livestock subsector experienced a sharp 44.9% drop in the number of animals marketed to export-approved abattoirs and butchers during Q2 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. This decline in exports led to a slight contraction in the sector, contrasting with the growth recorded in the same period of 2023. Ipumbu Sakaria from the agency. todaySeptember 27, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Lüderitz Career Fair Highlights Job Opportunities in Emerging Industries The Lüderitz Town Council, under the leadership of Mayor Phillippus Balhao, hosted a career fair aimed at informing local youth about various job opportunities emerging from the town's evolving industries. While many young people showed interest in the oil and gas sector, the event also emphasized other career options in related fields. todaySeptember 27, 2024 13
insert_link World New York Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges Federal prosecutors have indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams for allegedly soliciting and accepting illegal campaign contributions, charging him with bribery and fraud. The unsealed indictment claims that foreign nationals with influence over Adams provided him with gifts and favorable treatment before seeking benefits they believed he owed them. Mitch McCann is there and now reports: todaySeptember 27, 2024 5
