insert_link Business / Economics PwC South Africa’s Martin Solomon Talks Oil And Gas The second annual Namibia Oil and Gas Conference is currently underway at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, centered around the theme "The Next Steps towards a Prosperous Oil and Gas Industry: Powering Namibia's Sustainable Future." The event features a panel discussion on Namibia's role in the global oil and gas market, with a focus on driving economic growth, market development, and transitioning towards a low-carbon economy. Martin Solomon, Energy SME […] todayAugust 23, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa MK Party in South Africa Announces New National High Command Ahead of 2026 Elections The MK Party in S.A has announced its new highest decision-making body, called the national high command. Key figures include party leader Jacob Zuma, deputy president John Hlophe, national chairperson Nkosinathi Nhleko, and national organiser Floyd Shivambu. Briefing the media, secretary general Sfiso Maseko says the command will oversee the party's growth and strategies as it prepares for the 2026 local government elections: todayAugust 23, 2024 15
insert_link World Trump slams Harris migrant record at border Donald Trump visited the US southern border on Thursday, in an attempt to keep public attention on the country's migrant situation. Immigration is a key issue in the upcoming presidential election - and the Republican nominee has been working hard to highlight what he says are failed Democrat border policies. Trump's visit comes as his rival Kamala Harris prepares for the final night of the Democratic National Convention. As Sally […] todayAugust 23, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Esther Muinjangue Advocates for Basic Income Grant to Combat Poverty The Namibia Unity Democratic Organization's, Esther Muinjangue says a basic income grant can resolve poverty in Namibia. However, understanding how to manage it is vital. She was present at the invite of the Basic Income Grant Coalition to all political party leaders and representatives held in Windhoek. todayAugust 22, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Warns Mogale City Residents in S.A of Upcoming Power Tariff Hikes The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says residents of the Mogale City Municipality must brace themselves for the implementation of new power tariffs. The party’s, Danie Toerien, says residential power consumers with conventional power meters will have to pay between 23 and 27-percent more per month, depending on their consumption. He says the new rate structure is extremely complicated, with seasonal rates, as well as rates based on consumption: todayAugust 22, 2024 15
insert_link World Democratic VP nominee Walz brands Trump “weird” and “dangerous”……… Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz has branded Donald Trump as "weird" and "dangerous" at Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Minnesota Governor, who's become a household name in just a few short weeks, promised Kamala Harris was ready to lead the US with "energy", "passion" and "joy". From Washington, here's Nick Harper reporting. todayAugust 22, 2024 45
insert_link World RFK Jr expected to drop White House bid & endorse Trump Long shot US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior is expected to drop his White House bid later this week.There is speculation the independent candidate will throw his support behind former president Donald Trump as he prepares to square off against Kamala Harris in November. Here's Nick Harper reporting for us from Washington. todayAugust 22, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa and Canada Pledge Stronger Ties, Focus on Health Cooperation and G7/G20 Coordination S.A's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, and Canada’s Foreign Affairs minister, Mélanie Joly, have stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries. Joly recently visited South Africa where the ministers discussed health cooperation, particularly focusing on global governance and continental agenda issues. Lamola says a key topic of discussion was a Canadian proposal for G7 and G20 coordination during the respective presidencies of the two […] todayAugust 22, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Ally Angula Criticizes Unequal Resource Distribution in Namibia, Calls for Poverty Eradication at BIG Coalition Event Independent Presidential candidate, Ally Angula says Namibia's resources are not shared equally amongst citizenry to ensure poverty is eradicated. She was speaking at the Basic Income Grant Coalition event that hosted political party leaders and representatives in Windhoek. todayAugust 22, 2024 27