insert_link South Africa Education Activist Hendrick Makaneta Backs New Spaza Shop Regulations Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has praised the government’s new regulations for spaza shops, seeing them as crucial to reducing foodborne illnesses impacting learners nationwide. Hundreds of learners have been affected by food poisoning with multiple deaths recorded. Makaneta urges proactive government action to protect citizens. today11 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Ethiopia Excluded from New AU Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia A senior Somali official confirmed on Saturday that Ethiopia will not be part of the new African Union peacekeeping mission starting in January. Voice Of America says, the exclusion follows a deadlock over a Memorandum of Understanding Ethiopia signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year. Since 2007, African Union troops have operated in Somalia, first under AMISOM and then ATMIS, which will end its mandate this […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link World U.S charges man of Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump The United States has criminally charged a person in connection with an alleged plot, thwarted by the FBI, to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement on Friday, the US Department of Justice said the man had been assigned by an Iranian government official to take part in a murder-for-hire plot before this week's election. As our Benji Hyer reports. today11 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Expert Discusses Financial Challenges Facing Local Authorities Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama addresses the financial struggles of local authorities. He points out concerns about poor financial management, inadequate service delivery, and emphasizes the urgent need for improved governance and accountability. Meanwhile, residents of Katutura are intensifying their challenge against the City of Windhoek's decision to block electricity meters of unpaid clients, arguing that it is unlawful. Spokesman Shaun Gariseb comments: today11 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump tells Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine U.S President-Elect Donald Trump has told his Russian counterpart to avoid an escalation in Ukraine according to a Washington Post report. The conflict could be one of the topics US President Joe Biden discusses when he meets Donald Trump at the White House this week. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today11 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa Restarts Cargo Operations at Lebombo Border After Mozambique Fixes Systems The South Africa Border Management Authority and the South African Revenue Service have resumed cargo operations at the Lebombo border, clearing backlogged shipments after Mozambique restored processing systems at Ressano Garcia. BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi says BMA commissioner Michael Masiapato confirmed that the port is fully operational for cargo movement: Travelers are advised to stay informed on updates as BMA and SARS ensure secure, efficient border processing today11 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Australia’s Resolute Mining Executives Arrested in Mali Over Disputes The CEO of Australian gold mining company Resolute, Terence Holohan, and two of his executives have been arrested in Bamako, Mali, while in the country to address ongoing disputes with local authorities. As per Voice Of America , the company confirmed that the executives were there to engage with Mali's mining and tax authorities about the company’s business practices and to make progress on claims against Resolute, which the […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Windhoek East Rally Sees Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Highlighting SWAPO Government Achievements Swapo central committee member Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila informed party members in the Windhoek East constituency on Saturday that the Swapo-led government has made strides in developing the agriculture, mining, and fisheries sectors. She spoke during an election campaign meeting. Here's political analyst Rakkel Andreas: today11 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa Celebrates Achievements at 12th World Urban Forum South Africa's Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi concluded her Egypt visit, celebrating South Africa’s achievements at the 12th World Urban Forum. Kubayi said that South Africa also initiated a SADC ministers’ meeting to accelerate informal settlement upgrades, sharing insights and solutions for sustainable cities globally. In addition, she led discussions on sustainable urbanisation and secured agreements to establish a UN-Habitat office in South Africa: today11 November, 2024
