insert_link South Africa Eskom says the generation fleet is gradually becoming more reliable Eskom says the generation fleet is gradually becoming more reliable, resulting in load-shedding being suspended. Today marks the 47th consecutive day with no blackouts. The power utility’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says the suspension of load-shedding is primarily due to the continued, sustained improvement in generation performance. She says this is owing to extensive planned maintenance during the summer period and the implementation of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan in March: […] todayMay 13, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Tragic Drowning of 24-Year-Old Man in Kavango River Mathias Lisovi, a 24-year-old man, drowned in the Kavango River at Siyena village in the Kavango West Region. The incident occurred around 6am on Wednesday, confirmed by Namibian Police Force Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga. Lisovi was preparing to cross the river in a canoe with his mother when he slipped and fell into the water. Despite immediate search efforts by police and community members, he has not been located yet. […] todayMay 10, 2024 3
insert_link World Stormy Daniels back in court for Trump hush money trial The adult film star at the centre of Donald Trump's hush money trial is back on the stand on Thursday. It's the second day of Stormy Daniels' testimony - where she is being cross-examined by the defence. Meanwhile, Trump says he has filed a motion challenging the gag order which prevents him from speaking about the jury or witnesses in the case. He's pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of […] todayMay 10, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party Aims to Reclaim Two-Thirds Majority Lost in 2019 Elections Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa of the ruling Swapo Party expressed the party's goal to regain the two-thirds majority it lost in the 2019 general elections. At a mini rally in Tuhingireni informal settlement, Shaningwa highlighted the historical support from the Kavango regions and emphasized the importance of mobilizing voters for the upcoming elections in June and November 2024. Additionally, she advocated for the revival of green schemes in Kavango East […] todayMay 10, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa warns against the influence of Zimbabwean political party Zanu-PF in South African politics Build One South Africa warns against the influence of Zimbabwean political party Zanu-PF in South African politics. The party denounced the ANC's acceptance of assistance from Zanu-PF for the upcoming elections, citing the party’s history of rigging elections and oppressive rule in Zimbabwe. BOSA’s Stevens Mokgalapa asserts such collaboration reflects a desperation for power at any cost and rejects it. Mokgalapa calls for transparency and integrity in the election process: […] todayMay 10, 2024 2
insert_link Business / Economics U.S unemployment claims hit highest level since August The U.S economy has seen the highest number of unemployment claims since last August. The Federal Reserve has been trying to dampen hiring in an effort to get inflation under control, but the latest weekly figures may raise fears of an increased level of layoffs. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayMay 10, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Energy Council of South Africa Denies Electioneering And Credits Progress in Tackling Electricity Crisis The Energy Council of South Africa says the current load-shedding reprieve is not electioneering, but the consequence of government and business making headway to solve the country’s electricity crisis. Former Eskom CEO, André de Ruyter, claimed that Eskom was burning more diesel resulting in increased expenditure. He said in 2022 the power utility burned about 19-billion-rand of diesel and last year, nearly 30-billion-rand. The council says the progress made in […] todayMay 10, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents Committee Member Shaun Gariseb Speaks Out on Latest City of Windhoek Update In a recent development concerning the ongoing saga between the Katutura Residents Committee and the City of Windhoek, committee member Shaun Gariseb has stepped forward to shed light on the latest update. The situation, fraught with frustration and a lack of cooperation, has led the committee to consider legal action as their next course of action. Gariseb's statements, delivered with a sense of urgency and determination, underscore the gravity of […] todayMay 10, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia NamWater Updates Central Namibia’s Water Crisis NamWater, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Land Reform, recently provided an update on the water supply situation in Central Namibia. Esley Kandorozu, Acting Manager of Hydrology at NamWater, highlighted the dire conditions exacerbated by recurrent droughts and unpredictable rainfall patterns due to climate change. The Von Bach Dam, a critical water source, is operating at only 11.3% capacity, signaling a severe shortage in the region. todayMay 10, 2024 23
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.
