insert_link World Chinese premier visits New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia China's Premier, Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand, and will then head to Australia and Malaysia. Li's visit to Australia and New Zealand will be the first by a Chinese premier, the second most powerful official in China's leadership, in seven years. As Laura Westbrook reports for us. today13 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia BIG Coalition Advocates for Basic Income as Human Right The BIG Coalition asserts that the Basic Income Grant is not charity but a moral imperative and human right, crucial for protecting citizens from poverty. Spokesperson Rinaani Musutua emphasizes the need for social protection amid high unemployment rates, urging the government to fulfill its obligations under international human rights treaties. The coalition views BIG as an economic stimulus, planning a protest march to support a universal, unconditional grant to combat […] today13 June, 2024
insert_link World North Korea may be preparing for Putin visit Satellite images suggest North Korea’s main airport may be preparing for the arrival of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Kyodo News reports planes have been cleared from the tarmac at Pyongyang which usually precedes state visits. As Chris Gilbert reports for us. today13 June, 2024
insert_link South Africa Eskom in S.A’s Gauteng has strongly condemned the continuous vandalism of its infrastructure in Soweto Eskom in S.A's Gauteng has strongly condemned the continuous vandalism of its infrastructure in Soweto following a fire at the Zola substation. The fire broke out yesterday morning, leaving homes and businesses in the vicinity without power. Eskom’s provincial spokesperson, Amanda Qithi, says based on preliminary findings, the fire was caused by vandalism, and the transformer oil was also stolen: today13 June, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Public Enterprises minister has warned against corruption, particularly during the recent elections S.A's Public Enterprises minister, Pravin Gordhan has warned against corruption, particularly during the recent elections. Speaking at the National Union of Mineworkers national policy conference in Ekurhuleni, Gordhan highlighted state capture and its impact on unemployment. He also warned against the rise of counter-revolutionary forces as discussions continue to gain momentum, over the formation of a government of national unity: today13 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics US inflation unchanged in May but remains higher than that of 2023 The latest US government data shows that inflation slowed last month. But the Labor Department report highlighted that prices are still higher than this time last year. Nick Harper reports for us from Washington. today13 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Mayor of Swakopmund expressed joy at the latest addition to the Ruach Elohim Foundation Dina Namubes, Mayor of Swakopmund, expressed her heartfelt joy regarding the latest addition to the Ruach Elohim Foundation. today13 June, 2024
insert_link Africa UN Security Council Set to Vote on Resolution Against Siege in Sudan’s al-Fashir Diplomats indicated on Wednesday that the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on Thursday on a resolution drafted by Britain. The resolution demands an end to the siege of al-Fashir in Sudan's North Darfur region by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. According to the draft text reviewed by Reuters, the resolution also urges an immediate cessation of hostilities, de-escalation in and around the city, and the withdrawal of […] today13 June, 2024
insert_link World G7 leaders start arriving for summit in southern Italy G7 leaders including U.S. President Joseph Biden and France's Emanuel Macron are arriving in southern Italy for a critical summit. They're set to discuss how to use 300 billion dollars of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, amongst a host of other global challenges. Giles Gibson is following the summit for us in the Italian city of Bari. today13 June, 2024
