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National Assembly

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South Africa

South Africa’s Deputy President Outlines Steps to Boost Foreign Investment and Economic Reform

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government has implemented several steps to stimulate foreign investment including simple tax rules, and a competitive regulatory framework. He answered questions in the National Assembly yesterday on a range of issues including the economy, the water crisis, and challenges in municipalities. Mashatile says the government of national unity intends to continue with fundamental economic reform and improve the business operating environment:  

todayNovember 1, 2024 11

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Deputy President Says Government Is Collaborating with Development Bank to Aid Indebted Municipalities

  S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government is working with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to secure resources to assist municipalities that are in debt. Municipalities owe creditors 116.5-billion-rand, with 75.3-percent of this debt more than 90 days overdue. In turn municipalities in 2023/2024 were owed 339.9-billion-rand. Answering questions in the National Assembly yesterday, Mashatile said it is concerning that many municipalities are in financial stress:  

todayNovember 1, 2024 21

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Africa

Botswana Prepares for Crucial Election as President Masisi Seeks Second Term

    Botswana is set to vote today in an election that will decide if President Mokgweetsi Masisi can secure a second term amid economic challenges linked to declining diamond demand according to Reuters. The Botswana Democratic Party, in power since 1966, remains the frontrunner despite facing a drop in popularity, as voters will elect a National Assembly, with the largest party responsible for selecting the president.

todayOctober 30, 2024 11

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Namibia

National Assembly postpones Mid-Year Budget Review

Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi could not deliver the 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Review this afternoon as the National Assembly lacked the required quorum. The session was postponed to Tuesday, 29 October 2024. The mid-year review seeks to evaluate the country's economic progress and fiscal strategies, with a focus on debt management and economic recovery.

todayOctober 28, 2024 14

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National Assembly speaker visits Cuba to cement ties

Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi is on a week-long official visit to Cuba with the Cuba-Namibia Parliamentary Friendship Group. The visit intends to strengthen legislative cooperation and includes meetings with President Lazo Hernández and other key Cuban parliamentary leaders. Here is the Senior Public Relations Officer of the National Assembly, Sacky Kadhikwa.  

todayOctober 21, 2024 12

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S.A President Ramaphosa Reaffirms Ethical Commitment Amid VBS Bank Loan Allegations

S. A president Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding ethical conduct in the executive following allegations about a VBS Mutual Bank loan involving Justice minister Thembi Simelane. He highlighted that all members are required to disclose their financial interests annually to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. Addressing oral questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa stated he is carefully considering the findings:  

todayOctober 18, 2024 15

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IPC’s Itula talks 2024 Election expectations

As Namibia approaches its seventh general election since independence, scheduled for 27 November 2024, political parties are gearing up for a highly anticipated race. Among them is the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party, led by Panduleni Itula, who spoke on the potential voter turnout and his expectations for increased support. In a recent interview with Future Media News, Itula shared his concerns about discrepancies in past vote counts, referring […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 34

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ECN rejects three presidential candidates’ nomination 

Ally Angula By: Josia Shigwedha The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has rejected Ally Angula, Else Chen, and Jeremia Kaambo's applications to contest as presidential candidates in the November election. The Commission's chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, said the three independent candidates failed to meet some provisions. Nghikembua added that the ECN had extended the public sitting to allow rejected candidates to rectify their nominations. "The extension has been granted to afford […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 9

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