insert_link Uncategorized S.A Union Numsa Applauds Two-Year Wage Deal in South African Passenger Bus Sector S.A Metalworkers’ union Numsa has welcomed the two-year wage deal reached in the passenger bus sector. Increases of five-percent this year and 6.5-percent next year on base salaries have been agreed to between labour and employers in the sector. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says the agreement signed at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council, also sees employers contributing on a 50/50 split to primary healthcare cover for workers: todayMay 6, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Deputy Prime Minister Lauds Effectiveness of New E-Voucher System for Drought Relief Program Deputy Prime Minister , spoke briefly to our Northern correspondent, Maria Namupala on the Food voucher system that was recently introduced by the Office of the Prime Minister. John Mutorwa says it is very effective and doing good so far. todayMay 6, 2024 14
insert_link Uncategorized Low voter turnout could hamper Modi’s chances of a landslide victory Political experts in India say a low turnout can be worrying for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's poll campaign. Official data shows the voter turnout in this election has dipped compared to the last one, in which Mr. Modi and his party had a resounding win. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. todayMay 6, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Shell Contemplates Exiting South Africa Amid Strained Partnership Reports suggest that Shell, one of the largest fuel and energy companies in the country, is considering withdrawing from South Africa due to a deteriorating relationship with its BEE partner. Shell, which has been operational in South Africa for 122 years, has partnered with Thebe Investment Corporation for the past 22 years. However, tensions arose when Thebe decided to exercise its option to sell its 28% stake in Shell Downstream […] todayMay 6, 2024 71
insert_link World U.S and Philippines practice coastal defense Inbox The annual joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States are set to wrap in the next few days. The drills come amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, following an incident last week in which the China Coast Guard used water cannon attacks on Philippine vessels. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMay 6, 2024 26
insert_link 1 Namibia EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb’s Advocacy for Community Empowerment in Kunene May 6, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent conversation with social activist Shaun Gariseb, the focus was squarely on Kunene, a region in Namibia brimming with natural resources yet facing systemic challenges in harnessing its potential for the benefit of local communities. Gariseb's initiative aims to address this disparity through community empowerment and awareness. Gariseb's journey to Kunene epitomizes his commitment to grassroots engagement. Teaming up with influential figures like JP, […] todayMay 6, 2024 27 1
insert_link Namibia Kunene Region Leaders Discuss Land Reform, Mining, and Socio-Economic Development Shaun Gariseb, JP Van Der Westhuizen, and Ricardo Hawixab convened an important discussion on the interplay between land reform, mining, and socio-economic development in the Kunene region. The conversation centered on devising strategies to enhance the effective participation and empowerment of the local population in these crucial sectors. Gariseb raised this concern towards the Mines and Energy ministry. todayMay 6, 2024 132
insert_link South Africa The City of Johannesburg and its entities are liable for the deaths of the 77 people in the Usindiso Building fire in Marshalltown last August The City of Johannesburg and its entities are liable for the deaths of the 77 people in the Usindiso Building fire in Marshalltown last August. This is one of the recommendations of former Constitutional Court judge, Justice Sisi Khampepe’s report into the tragedy. She found that the living conditions at the building contravened multiple by-laws. Khampepe says the city must engage in an independent process to determine who must bear […] todayMay 6, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Jacob Zuma’s ANC disciplinary hearing is postponed over security concerns ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party’s national disciplinary committee has been advised to postpone suspended member Jacob Zuma’s hearing until after the general election. The former president faces two counts of contravening the ANC constitution due to his involvement with the newly formed MK Party. Mbalula says the ruling party identified security concerns in holding Zuma’s disciplinary hearing tomorrow. todayMay 6, 2024 20