insert_link South Africa DA reportedly exploring two options for a coalition government The DA is reportedly exploring two options as coalition talks con-tinue. With the ANC only managing to get 40-percent of the vote and the DA 21.76-percent, the parties could establish a coalition for a joint 60-percent majority. The DA has formed a coalition negotiat-ing team, which includes former party leaders Helen Zille and Tony Leon. According to News24, several sources in the DA say the party is exploring forming […] today4 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Men still dominate Uganda’s party politics – women’s participation is mostly cosmetic By Hannah Muzee, Kyambogo University Electoral gender quotas in Uganda – first introduced in 1989 – have increased women’s numbers in Uganda’s parliament to 34%. Today there are 189 women out of 557 members of parliament. But women politicians in Uganda continue to be restricted to minority representation. They are constantly battling stereotypes that seek to maintain the status quo of male dominance in political […] today27 May, 2024
insert_link World EU, US, and UK criticise Georgia’s foreign agent bill European Union members, the United Kingdom, and the United States have criticised the passage of a new "foreign agent bill" in Georgia's parliament. The legislation would require organisations that get more than a fifth of their funding from overseas to register as foreign agents. Giles Gibson has more. today15 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Kunene region farmers want red line done away with Farmers in the Kunene Region are demanding the zoning of Kunene North, claiming the area has been Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free for 50 years. According to the Namibia Press Agency, they suggest dividing the red line districts to help eradicate FMD and other diseases. Responding to the call, Natangwe Ithete, head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Administration, said that the government plans to eliminate the red […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Parliament introduces distinctive vehicle registration plates https://youtu.be/vqDFfPtxJkM By Josia Shigwedha The National Council and National Assembly have jointly launched new vehicle registration number plates today in Windhoek. The vehicles that belong to the parliament will be easily identified by a green vehicle registration plate displaying the abbreviation LNA for Legislature National Assembly and LNC for Legislature National Council. Delivering a keynote address at the unveiling of the new registration number plates, the speaker of […] today2 May, 2024
insert_link World Five people die attempting to cross the English Channel United Kingdom Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill will finally become law after a parliamentary showdown ended late in the night. According to the BBC, plans to send some asylum seekers to Africa have met with fierce criticism, but the bill passed on Monday when the Lords dropped their opposition. Sunak said in a statement "Nothing will stand in our way" now of getting flights off the ground". Meanwhile, French authorities say […] today23 April, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo President Mbuba okwati omuvalu wovakainhu moikondo yo pombada owa hapupala. OmuPresident Nangolo Mbumba okwa tumbaleka nakufya omupresident Hage Geingob tati okwa longa noudiinini moku hapupaleka omuvalu wovakainhu meumbo lomutumba wo pashiwana oshoyo moikondo yopombada imwepo. Omu kwateli komesho woshilongo edi okwe dipopya onghela meumbo lomutumba wopashiwana, pefimbo ali ta yandje epopifo laye lopashiwana koshiwana. Okwati omupresient aka nangala Dr. Hage G. Geingob, oilonga yaye yoku yandja eyakulo louleli koshiwana, ota ikala alushe noku dimbulukiwa , osho tati okwe shininga momilandu […] today15 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba prioritises legacy projects in first SONA President Nangolo Mbumba delivered the State of the Nation Address at Parliament this afternoon. It marked Mbumba's inaugural SONA, focusing on job creation and advancing late President Hage Geingob’s legacy projects, such as green hydrogen and oil initiatives. today14 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party MP Urges Increased Support for Namibian Youth Entrepreneurs Swapo Party parliamentarian Patience Masua highlighted the financial challenges hindering young Namibians from pursuing entrepreneurship due to a lack of startup funds. Despite these obstacles, Masua emphasized ongoing efforts in the National Assembly to support small and medium enterprises . She pointed out that many young individuals possess the necessary skills and ideas for successful businesses but struggle to secure funding or qualifications. Masua's remarks were part of a debate […] today7 March, 2024
