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S.A President Ramaphosa Urges Collaboration for Job Creation and Economic Inclusion

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for collaboration from social partners and the private sector in creating job opportunities for the country's youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Speaking at the 20th anniversary of the Expanded Public Works Programme in Buffalo City Stadium in the Eastern Cape, Ramaphosa emphasised the importance of public and social employment programmes and supporting small enterprises and cooperatives. He says the programme is for everyone: […]

25 April, 2024

Namibia

Windhoek Police Chief Raises Alarm Over Public Possession of Dangerous Weapons

Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu of the Windhoek City Police expressed concern over the discovery of various dangerous weapons among the public during recent patrols. These weapons, including knives, pangas, and scissors, were confiscated, prompting Naukushu to emphasize the legal restrictions and potential harm associated with carrying such items. She urged individuals to refrain from carrying weapons for protection and advised them to turn to law enforcement in dangerous situations. Naukushu […]

24 April, 2024

World

Record high temperatures expected across much of the U.S. this summer

The latest outlook from the U.S. National Weather Service predicts this summer will be one of, if not the warmest, on record. Officials have released a new heat forecast guide to help people better understand the health implications, which at worst threaten lives. Caroline Malone reports.

24 April, 2024

Namibia

Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Commissioner Applauds Progress at Daures Green Hydrogen Village

James Mnyupe, Namibia's Green Hydrogen Commissioner, has praised the progress achieved at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village, situated in the Erongo Region. As the country's pioneering green hydrogen initiative, the project is set to commence production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and green tomatoes by July. Mnyupe announced on Monday that the success of the Daures project will be highlighted at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands, […]

24 April, 2024

World

Trump set to earn $1.3 billion in stock bonus

Donald Trump is in line to earn a stock bonus worth 1.3 billion dollars from the company that operates his social media app Truth Social thanks to a rally in its share price. It will take the former U.S. President's overall stake in the company, Trump Media & Technology Group or, TMTG, to $4.1 billion.

24 April, 2024

South Africa

S.A President says the government is pursuing policies that will foster black South Africans towards participation in the economy

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is pursuing policies that will foster black South Africans towards participation in the economy. He addressed the Worker Share Ownership Conference hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition at the Sandton Convention Centre. He believes worker share ownership will be critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. Ramaphosa hailed the initiative as a key step towards addressing inequality and […]

24 April, 2024

South Africa

DA Raises Alarm Over South Africa’s Load-Shedding Transparency Concerns

The Democratic Alliance has issued a warning of a potential election scandal, citing the failure of South Africa's Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati to address transparency concerns regarding load-shedding. The party alleges that Eskom's continued use of open-cycle gas turbines and the lack of clarity on diesel procurement raise suspicions of budget mismanagement. Samantha Graham-Maré of the DA emphasizes the party's stance that any recurrence […]

24 April, 2024

World

Trump calls for Judge to stand down over gag order dispute

Donald Trump says the gag order imposed on him is impacting his freedom of speech. The comments came after hearing on whether the former President has been violating that gag order. And the former publisher of the National Enquirer was back on the stand during Trump's hush money trial. William Denselow reports from New York.

24 April, 2024

Namibia

NDTC Marks Remarkable Performance with Over 2.3 Million Carats Handled in 2023

During a media briefing on the company's 2023 financial year achievements, NDTC CEO Brent Eiseb disclosed that despite a substantial rise in carat intake from Namdeb holdings, exceeding 2.3 million carats, NDTC has managed to upscale its staff by 13% to meet the demand, particularly in diamond sorting and valuation. This success comes amid the commissioning of the Benguela Gem diamond recovery vessels in 2022, driving the surge in carat […]

24 April, 2024