insert_link Namibia NamWater Awards N$935 Million Tender to Chinese Firm for Oshakati Water Purification Facility The Namibia Water Corporation decides to award a N$935 million tender to Chinese company Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group for the construction of a water purification facility at Oshakati. Concerns arise as the winning bid is N$447 million more expensive than one of the competitors. Bid documents reveal that Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group initially submitted a bid of around N$790 million. Despite bids from eight other Chinese companies, the award goes […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa Outrage as Eskom Fails to End Load-Shedding, Despite Stabilization Claims The South African Federation of Trade Unions expresses outrage as Eskom management and the government struggle to halt load-shedding, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assurances of stabilizing the energy supply. Over the weekend, Eskom implemented stage six load-shedding after losing nine generating units, totaling 4,400 megawatts. Saftu's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, voices concern over the ANC's attempts to rationalize poor Eskom management, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to address the ongoing […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 13
insert_link World Delhi turns into a fortress as thousands of farmers march towards the Indian capital New Delhi has turned into a fortress as thousands of farmers march towards the capital from neighbouring states to demand assured prices for their crops. Police in Delhi have sealed the borders in order to stop protesting farmers from entering the city. Prohibitory orders against large gatherings, protests have been put in place for the next one month. Priyata Brajabasi is reporting from one Delhi border that has been sealed. […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 24
insert_link World Lloyd Austin will not travel to Europe this week due to ongoing health issues The US Defense Secretary will not travel to Brussels for NATO and Ukraine meetings, after being hospitalised again on Sunday. The Pentagon said his deputy is acting up and will go to Europe in his place. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayFebruary 13, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Widespread Search Underway for Escaped Offender from Mamelodi Regional Hospital The South African Department of Correctional Services, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, initiates a large-scale search operation for Clatta Gumbo, an offender who escaped from Mamelodi Regional Hospital in Pretoria. Admitted in August 2018, Gumbo is serving a life sentence for rape, kidnapping, and assault at Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre in Tshwane. The department's spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo, confirms the ongoing efforts to locate and apprehend the escaped offender. todayFebruary 13, 2024 18
insert_link World India’s Paytm shares slump to record low following downgrade Shares of Indian digital payments company Paytm slumped to a record low below 390 rupees. This came after brokerage Macquarie downgraded the stock, which follows India's central bank ordering Paytm to halt a large part of its business by the end of this month. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. todayFebruary 13, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa Declares Dispute Over Wage Deadlock with Bus Employers in South Africa The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa declares a dispute against employers at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council due to a wage deadlock. Bus companies like Putco, Bojanala’ Algoa, and Great North Transport are involved. Numsa's demands include a ten-percent wage increase across the board and mandatory healthcare coverage for all workers in the industry. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Numsa’s spokesperson, highlights the key demands as the union seeks […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 14
insert_link World Japan to give another $106m to Ukraine Japan is planning to give Ukraine an extra $106 million in aid according to Kyodo news. The reports come ahead of a summit on the economic reconstruction of the country in Tokyo next week. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting. todayFebruary 13, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa SA Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of DA, Orders ANC to Disclose Cadre Deployment Records The Democratic Alliance in South Africa expresses satisfaction with the Constitutional Court's ruling in their favor regarding the disclosure of the ANC's cadre deployment records. The court has mandated the ANC to publicly release comprehensive cadre deployment records, including meeting minutes, CVs, email threads, and WhatsApps dating back to January 1, 2013. Leon Schreiber, the DA's national spokesperson on Public Service and Administration, notes that the ANC has five working […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 7
