insert_link Namibia Zambezi Region Governor Optimistic About Positive Outcomes from NDP6 Governor Lawrence Sampofu of the Zambezi Region expresses optimism regarding the sixth National Development Plan, believing it will effectively address the needs and challenges faced by the community. Speaking through Kabbe South Constituency councillor John Likando during a consultation meeting, Sampofu acknowledged the challenges and setbacks of NDP5. He urged regional and local authorities, as well as the public, to actively engage in the consultation process, emphasizing the importance of […] todayMarch 4, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba Offers Condolences on the Passing of Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi President Nangolo Mbumba extends heartfelt condolences to the family and citizens of Tanzania following the demise of former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi. The announcement of Mwinyi's passing was made by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, citing hospitalization for a chest condition on 29 February. At the age of 98, Mwinyi's significant contributions were acknowledged by President Mbumba in a press statement issued on Saturday. The statement emphasizes that Namibians will […] todayMarch 4, 2024 65
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 28
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 18
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 37
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 9
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 12
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 21
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 53