insert_link South Africa SA’s Democratic Alliance has lodged a complaint with Parliament’s joint committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests regarding corruption allegations SA's Democratic Alliance has lodged a complaint with Parliament's joint committee on Ethics and Members' Interests regarding corruption allegations against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. DA chief whip, Siviwe Gwarube, has emphasised the importance of upholding accountability and transparency in public office. She says the allegations against the speaker threaten the credibility of Parliament. Gwarube calls for a swift and comprehensive investigation to address the matter with seriousness and urgency. […] todayMarch 7, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Multimillion-Dollar Rift Unfolds in State-Backed Military Construction Firm and Israeli Partners Over Power Station Tender Amidst a complex web of contractual disagreements, a state-owned military construction company finds itself at odds with its Israeli partners over a lucrative N$1.2 billion power station tender. The bone of contention? How the profits from this ambitious project should be distributed. August 26 Construction, a government-owned entity, is pushing for a considerable N$36 million share of the project's profits. However, this demand has encountered staunch resistance from its Israeli […] todayMarch 7, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa eThekwini Mayor Vows Legal Action Against Striking Municipal Employees Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda of eThekwini in South Africa asserts that all lawful measures will be pursued to compel employees participating in an illegal strike to return to work or potentially face dismissal. The municipality has secured an urgent Labour Court interdict against the striking workers affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union. According to the municipality's spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana, 20 of the striking workers have already been suspended. todayMarch 6, 2024 15
insert_link World HUNT SETS OUT BUDGET CONTAINING TAX CUTS UK Finance minister Jeremy Hunt is setting out a budget containing what he calls 'permanent' tax cuts. Opposition Labour says the Conservatives have a record of 14 years of 'economic failure'. It comes ahead of a general election due at some point this year. todayMarch 6, 2024 6
insert_link World Trump and Biden sweep Super Tuesday US president Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have cemented their positions as the leading contenders to become the presidential nominee for their respective parties in November's US election. They both won nearly all their primaries across 16 states and one territory on so-called Super Tuesday - the biggest voting day of the nominating contests. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayMarch 6, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Agricultural Union TLU SA Expresses Concerns Over Alarming Increase in Department of Agriculture’s Wasteful Expenditure Agricultural union TLU SA has raised concerns about the misuse of funds within the Department of Agriculture, as revealed in a parliamentary committee budget review and recommendations report. The report highlights a significant rise in wasteful expenditure from 33 thousand rand in the 2021-2022 financial year to a staggering 30 million rand in 2022-2023. Bennie van Zyl, spokesperson for TLU SA, attributes most of this wasteful spending to payments for […] todayMarch 6, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Pastor Arrested for Alleged Rape of Two Women and a Minor in Omusati Region In the Omusati Region, law enforcement has detained a 34-year-old pastor and church proprietor accused of sexually assaulting two young women and a minor in Okandi village, Etayi Constituency, last month. According to Omusati's Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, the suspect was apprehended at the church premises on Tuesday and is slated to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. The victims include two young women aged 19 and […] todayMarch 6, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South African Federation of Trade Unions Expresses Concern Over Impact of Fuel Price Hikes on Working Class The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has voiced apprehension regarding the recent fuel price hikes, emphasizing the strain it imposes on the cost of living for the working class. Petrol has surged to one rand and 21 cents per litre, with corresponding increases in diesel and illuminating paraffin. SAFTU's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, highlights data from the Household General Survey, revealing that two-thirds of the country's workforce relies on […] todayMarch 6, 2024 20
insert_link World Philippines-China trade charges over South China Sea collision The Philippines has lodged a protest and summoned a Chinese representative over a collision in the contested Spratly Islands. Manila says four crew members were hurt after Chinese Coast Guard vessels water cannoned and executed 'dangerous manoeuvres' in the South China Sea while its ships were on a routine resupply mission. Filipino troops are stationed on a grounded naval ship in the region. Beijing has repeatedly called on Manila to […] todayMarch 6, 2024 16
