insert_link South Africa S.A’s Automobile Association Applauds Finalization of President Ramaphosa’s Cabinet for Certainty in Key Departments South Africa's Automobile Association has welcomed the finalisation of president Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet stating that it brings certainty to key departments. Spokesperson Layton Beard emphasises the need for effective leadership from new Transport minister Barbara Creecy and re-appointed Mineral Resources and Energy minister Gwede Mantashe. Beard highlights the importance of improving public transport, road safety, and fuel pricing. He calls for collaboration with civil organisations to address these critical issues: […] todayJuly 2, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Accused of Concealing Faulty Billing System The City of Windhoek is facing allegations of concealing a malfunctioning billing system for more than two years, resulting in billing discrepancies, including a case where a client's water bill spiked to N$1 million within a month. The controversy, reportedly kept confidential by city officials, also involves the mysterious erasure of a N$90,000 municipal account bill. Despite a court ruling favoring the client with the N$1 million bill, residents continue […] todayJuly 2, 2024 65
insert_link Namibia “People’s General” Resigns from Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters In a surprising announcement late last week, Michael Saddam Amushelelo, widely known as the "People's General" within the country, declared his resignation from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters . Amushelelo, assured the nation of his continued leadership and commitment to advancing the interests of the people. His departure from NEFF marks a significant turn in the political landscape as he pledges to persist in his advocacy for economic justice and […] todayJuly 1, 2024 22
insert_link World Hong Kong marks 27 years since handover back to Chinese rule Hong Kong marks 27 years since the former British colony was returned to Chinese rule. The city's leader John Lee said the enactment of the domestic security law was a major achievement and the city was going from strength to strength despite the US and Western countries "bullying" the city's development. Laura Westbrook has more. todayJuly 1, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa DA Assumes Major Role in National Government And Promises Governance Excellence The DA says it is proud to rise to the challenge and take its place at the seat of national government for the first time. The party has secured six ministries and six deputy ministers in the new cabinet. These include leader John Steenhuisen as minister of Agriculture, Siviwe Gwarube as Basic Education minister and Leon Schreiber as the minister of Home Affairs. Steenhuisen says they are ready to introduce […] todayJuly 1, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Government Expands Water Supply with N$250 Million Ohangwena II Aquifer Project Agriculture, Water and Land Reform minister, Carl Herman Gustav Schlettwein, announced the launch of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Schemes, funded by a N$250 million initiative under the African Development Bank’s Namibia Water Sector Support Programme. The project aims to enhance water infrastructure in northern Namibia, ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water for areas between Omafo-Eenhana and Omakango-Onambutu-Eenhana. This initiative forms part of Namibia's broader efforts to address […] todayJuly 1, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa In SA, RISE Mzansi has welcomed the announcement of the new cabinet RISE Mzansi has welcomed the announcement of the new cabinet but it is disappointed by the national executive being enlarged. Cabinet has now grown from 30 to 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers. The party, which is also part of the government of national unity, did not demand positions in the executive nor were positions offered to it. RISE Mzansi’s Mabine Seabe says its support of the government of national […] todayJuly 1, 2024 6
insert_link World Delhi airport terminal where roof collapsed to stay shut for a month Days after the roof of a terminal at the Delhi airport collapsed, officials say operations will likely resume only next month. The roof collapsed last week killing one person and injuring eight others. The opposition has blamed the collapse on poor construction quality after reports suggested Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the recently renovated building. But the government maintains the terminal was not refurbished but built when the opposition was in […] todayJuly 1, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A’ s President says the incoming government will prioritise sustainable economic growth S.A' s President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the incoming government will prioritise rapid, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, and the creation of a more just society by tackling poverty and inequality. He announced his new cabinet last night with Paul Mashatile remaining the deputy president, with political parties in the government of national unity securing ministries including the DA, IFP, Freedom Front Plus, and Patriotic Alliance. Ramaphosa says the establishment of […] todayJuly 1, 2024 7
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.
