insert_link South Africa African Transformation Movement is calling on the Eastern Cape Department of Education to account for the negligent and inhumane behavior of school in Bizana The African Transformation Movement is calling on the Eastern Cape Department of Education to account for the negligent and inhumane behavior of the principal and teachers of Emdeni Junior Secondary School in Ludeke in Bizana, which led to the rape of a four-year-old learner. The little girl was stripped naked and sent home from school, walking by herself, after she messed herself. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona says she was then […] todayMarch 4, 2024 23
insert_link World UN chief calls for an independent investigation in Thursday’s attack in Gaza The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation into Thursday's deadly attack on Palestinians in Gaza. Around 117 people were killed and more than 760 injured when the Israeli military allegedly fired into a crowd of Palestinians waiting for aid. Jody Jacobs reports. todayMarch 4, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA is calling for the immediate abandonment of the government’s Energy Action Plan South Africa's Democratic Alliance is calling for the immediate abandonment of the government’s Energy Action Plan. This follows the release of a report prepared for the National Treasury by German consultants VGBE Energy on South Africa’s fleet of power stations. The report revealed that Eskom’s dysfunctional and overly complex management system is the primary reason behind the poor performance of its coal-fired power stations. The DA’s, Samantha Graham, says it […] todayMarch 4, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa Eskom Embraces National Treasury’s Recommendations for Sustainable Revival Eskom expressed approval for the recommendations put forth in a report commissioned by the National Treasury, marking a crucial step in the power utility's journey towards sustainability. The report, covering the assessment period from March to May of the previous year, aligns with the initiation of Eskom board's generation operational recovery plan. According to spokesperson Daphne Mokwena, Eskom had already unveiled several improvements in October of the same year, showcasing […] todayMarch 4, 2024 8
insert_link World S Korea govt ‘prepared’ to pursue action against striking doctors South Korea is beginning on-site investigations at hospitals to determine what action to take against doctor’s staging a mass walkout over pay and conditions. Tens of thousands of doctors protested in Seoul in solidarity with about 9000 trainees who have resigned over the past two weeks, despite government threats of legal action. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMarch 4, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for President Ramaphosa to Escalate Suspension of Deputy Minister Dipuo Peters to Removal The Democratic Alliance in South Africa insists that President Cyril Ramaphosa revisits his decision to suspend Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, Dipuo Peters, urging for her outright removal. Jan de Villiers of the DA alleges that Peters, during her tenure in what he labels as the state capture cabinet under former President Jacob Zuma, displayed significant negligence. Pointing to her failure to appoint a chief executive for Prasa and […] todayMarch 4, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Economic Researcher Investigates High-Speed Railway Connection Feasibility and Impacts between Windhoek and Okahandja In a recent interview, Joseph Sheehama, a researcher in business and economics, provided his expert insights on a posible high-speed railway connection linking Windhoek to Okahandja and Windhoek to Rehoboth. Leveraging his expertise in economic development and infrastructure, Sheehama delved into the potential effects on employment, economic growth, and the overall feasibility of these ambitious projects. todayMarch 4, 2024 47
insert_link World Harris and Gantz due to discuss Gaza ceasefire in Washington The Vice President of the United States is due to meet with a member of Israel's war cabinet in Washington to discuss how to get humanitarian aid into Gaza. Kamala Harris and Benny Gantz are also expected to talk about the need for a temporary ceasefire. According to Gantz's office he will also meet US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayMarch 4, 2024 23
insert_link 1 Namibia Empowering Southern Namibia: Basic Income Grant Coalition talks Community Engagement and Awareness Claudius Riruako, a representative of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, shared more with Future Media News regarding the coalition's recent mission in Southern Namibia. The primary objectives include active community engagement, raising awareness about the Basic Income Grant, and decentralizing efforts to positively impact more lives. todayMarch 4, 2024 31 1
