play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • play_arrow

    Josia Shigwedha

  • play_arrow

    Josia Shigwedha

leonard witbeen

1500 Results / Page 73 of 167

insert_link

South Africa

Calls for SA’s National Assembly Speaker to Resign Intensify Amid Corruption Allegations

Pressure mounts on SA National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to resign following a raid by the Hawks at her Johannesburg home. The investigation centers on allegations that she received over two million rand in cash from a former military contractor during her tenure as Defence minister. Congress of the People joins calls for resignation, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations.  

today20 March, 2024

insert_link

World

Former Trump-adviser Navarro reports to prison

The former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has reported to prison to begin his four month sentence. He's the first senior Trump official to serve time as part of efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today20 March, 2024

insert_link

South Africa

uMkhonto we Sizwe Party Asserts Registration Decision Unreviewable Amid ANC Challenge

The uMkhonto we Sizwe party has stated that the decision by South Africa's Deputy Chief Electoral Official, Mawethu Mosery, to register their party is not open to review by the Electoral Court. This statement comes in response to a case filed by the African National Congress in the Electoral Court in Bloemfontein, seeking to invalidate the registration of the MK party. Dali Mpofu, representing the MK party, accuses the ANC […]

today20 March, 2024

insert_link

Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Landless People’s Movement Condemns NamDeb Housing Policy: A Case of Exploitation

In a recent development concerning housing policies in Oranjemund, Namibia, the Landless People's Movement (LPM) has voiced its concerns over the actions of NamDeb, a diamond mining company operating in the region. Lifalaza Simataa, a prominent figure within the LPM, has raised alarm over NamDeb's decision to alter its housing arrangements for employees, shifting from providing accommodation and meals to now mandating employees to seek residency in company-owned flats at […]

today20 March, 2024

insert_link

Business / Economics

20 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Highlights: Dividends, Solar Power Initiative, Oil Prices, and Market Trends

  FirstRand Namibia Announces Dividend Payment to Government Institutions Pension Fund: FirstRand Namibia has declared dividends amounting to over 321 million Namibian dollars to the Government Institutions Pension Fund. These dividends, stemming from the financial year ending June 2023, underscore the strong performance of FirstRand Namibia's diverse portfolio of financial services businesses. Noteworthy subsidiaries contributing to this success include FNB Namibia, RMB Namibia, WesBank Namibia, Ashburton Investments Namibia, and PointBreak […]

today20 March, 2024

insert_link

Business / Economics

SA Retailer Confidence Wanes in Q1 Amid Election Uncertainty

Despite heightened sales volumes, South Africa's retailer confidence has dwindled in the first quarter, likely due to consumer apprehension about purchasing significant items ahead of the national election. The Bureau for Economic Research's recent survey indicated a decline in confidence levels to 34 index points, with profitability remaining subdued. Nonetheless, non-durable goods retailers experienced improved volume growth, while textiles, clothing, and footwear retailers saw a resurgence in sales volumes.

today20 March, 2024

insert_link

World

Five US states hold primaries

Voters in five US states are voting to choose who they want leading the Democratic and Republican parties in November's presidential election. It comes a week after President Joseph Biden and former President Donald Trump reached the required number of delegates to become their parties' nominees. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today20 March, 2024

insert_link

Namibia

Namibia Launches National Coordination Mechanism for Decent Work in Fisheries Sector

Namibia inaugurates the National Coordination Mechanism for Decent Work in the fisheries sector, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Labour and the International Labour Organisation. Led by Minister Utoni Nujoma, the NCM aims to ensure compliance with international labour standards. Job Muniaro, Secretary General of the National Union of Namibian Workers, provides insights into the initiative.  

today20 March, 2024