insert_link 2 Namibia Approval Secured but Implementation Pending: Pensioner and Child Allowances Await Presidential Ratification Despite clearance from the National Assembly, crucial enhancements to pensioner and vulnerable child allowances, along with tax amendments, remain in limbo pending President Nangolo Mbumba's ratification. Despite an early budget tabled in February, citizens await the realization of these eagerly anticipated changes. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. todayMay 15, 2024 62 2
insert_link Namibia Government’s N$1.2 Billion Lifeline Channels Directly to Namcor’s Creditors and Suppliers The government's infusion of N$1.2 billion to stabilize the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has taken an unconventional route, bypassing direct cash injection to settle Namcor's debts. Instead, the bailout funds were disbursed directly to Namcor's suppliers and creditors last month, as confirmed by Namcor spokesperson Utaara Hoveka. This strategic move alleviates Namcor's financial burden, providing a crucial lifeline to prevent potential liquidation. The bailout, facilitated by a sovereign guarantee, […] todayMay 15, 2024 14
insert_link World Michael Cohen testimony continues in Donald Trump trial Donald Trump's one-time lawyer Michael Cohen has retaken the stand at his ex-boss's criminal trial in New York, the first of four that the former US President faces as he vies for the Oval Office again. Cohen says he was responsible for paying $130,000 in return for a porn star's silence. Prosecutors allege that was done on behalf of Mr Trump and that he falsified business records to cover-up the […] todayMay 15, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Health Professionals Collaboration is preparing a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance Bill South Africa's Health Professionals Collaboration is preparing a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance Bill. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to sign the bill into law. Representing over 25-thousand healthcare workers, the organisation has expressed disappointment, citing ignored submissions and concerns about the bill's constitutionality and impact on patient care. Spokesperson Simon Strachan advocates for a sustainable and patient-centric healthcare system: todayMay 15, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa S.A Deputy International Minister calls for funds to repatriate George building collapse victim South Africa's Deputy minister of International Relations, Alvin Botes, is calling on the private sector to assist families who lost their loved ones in the George building collapse with funds to repatriate the deceased. Of the 81 workers who were on site when the collapse happened last week Monday, 32 have died and 20 are still unaccounted for. Botes says some of the deceased workers are fromzi Zimbabwe, Malawi and […] todayMay 14, 2024 23
insert_link World At least 14 people have been killed and many more injured after a giant billboard collapsed during a storm in the Indian city of Mumbai At least 14 people have been killed and many more injured after a giant billboard collapsed during a storm in the Indian city of Mumbai. The billboard - which was 70 metres by 50 metres - fell on to a petrol station and houses. Rebecca Bundhun brings us the update from Mumbai. todayMay 14, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia MTC Dome and University of Pretoria’s Department of Physiology Forge Neuroscience Research Partnership The MTC Dome and the Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences have formalized a collaboration focused on enhancing neuroscience research. With a recently signed memorandum of understanding, the partnership aims to merge the expertise and resources of both institutions to investigate the intersection of high-performance sport and neuroscience. Fanus Engelbrecht, CEO of MTC Dome, highlighted that the primary goal of this collaboration is to […] todayMay 14, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa S.A union Cosatu urges swift government action for justice for victims of the George building collapse S.A union, Cosatu is urging the government to move with speed to ensure justice is done for the George building collapse victims, survivors, and their families. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says the police must arrest and haul before the court the employer, and any other person complicit in the malicious violation of labour laws, that led directly to this unprecedented tragedy: todayMay 14, 2024 17
insert_link World China denies Philippine report of “artificial island” in disputed waters China has denied a Philippine report of trying to build an artificial island in the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard said it had deployed a ship to Sabina Shoal on the Spratly archipelago, where it accused China of building an artificial island and had documented what it said were piles of dead and crushed coral on the sandbars. Laura Westbrook reports for us from Hong Kong. todayMay 14, 2024 11
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
