insert_link Namibia Swapo Leader Faces Backlash Over Election Comments, IPC Pushes Parliamentary Changes Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sparked backlash by claiming that service delivery may be delayed if the party does not secure a majority in the regional and local authority elections. She warned that council development projects could be affected where Swapo is not dominant. Meanwhile, IPC MP John Louw emphasized the need for parliamentary reforms to streamline processes and hold the executive accountable. today15 September, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Ekandjo Slams Swapo VP Freeze as Unconstitutional Swapo veteran Jerry Ekandjo has condemned the party's central committee decision to suspend the vice president position until 2027, calling it unconstitutional. Speaking to One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Josia Shiwedha, Ekandjo criticized the move, which comes after the committee endorsed Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole presidential candidate for the upcoming extraordinary congress on Thursday. Last night's bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to […] today4 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Presidency Minister Dismisses Budget Clash as ANC-DA Battle S.A's minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has dismissed claims that budget disagreements are a battle between the DA and ANC. She said the decision to postpone the budget to 12 March was made by the cabinet as a whole, not by individual parties and that even ANC ministers had differing views on the proposed VAT increase: today20 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Land Expropriation Without Compensation Proposed in Parliament A heated debate is expected in the National Assembly as LPM's Utaara Mootu tabled a motion calling for the expropriation of land from foreign absentee landlords without compensation. Mootu argues that the current resettlement policy benefits the wealthy elite, leaving many landless Namibians without access to agricultural land. The motion challenges Article 16 of the Namibian Constitution, which protects property rights, and has sparked strong reactions from various political factions. […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Slams S.A Government Over ‘Backroom Deals’ on NHI Act ActionSA has condemned the government of national unity for what it calls backroom dealings regarding the National Health Insurance Act. The party alleges government is pushing the controversial legislation without adequate consultation and transparency. They claim that key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and opposition parties, were sidelined. ActionSA’s Kgosi Letlape argues the current act is flawed and unworkable, with government failing to address issues in public healthcare: today7 February, 2025
insert_link World Top Democrat calls on Biden to pardon more working class Americans The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, has called on President Joseph Biden to pardon some working-class Americans after drawing criticism for pardoning his own son. Hunter Biden had been convicted on firearm charges and pleaded guilty to tax charges. Kate Fisher reports from Washington: today5 December, 2024
insert_link World UN Security Councl calls for Middle East two state solution There are strong calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East from the UN Security Council on Tuesday. The council held an open debate on the Israel-Gaza conflict attended by several Foreign Ministers. Jody Jacobs reports. today24 January, 2024
