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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Business / Economics

Oranjemund Dialogue Highlights Offshore Oil Risks and Community Rights

The Legal Assistance Centre hosted a Community Dialogue in Oranjemund on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Block 2914A, raising concerns over offshore oil exploration risks. In a statement, the LAC's Corrinna Van Wyk says experts criticized the ESIA for outdated biodiversity data and weak oil spill response plans. Participants expressed frustration over the lack of public consultation, despite legal rights under the Environmental Management Act . A South […]

todayFebruary 13, 2025 14

South Africa

SA Electoral Reform Panel Receives 350 Submissions

  The South Africa Electoral Reform Consultation Panel says it has received around 350 written submissions on electoral reform including from all 18 political parties in Parliament. The panel is tasked with independently investigating, and making recommendations on potential reforms of the electoral system, for the election of the National Assembly and the provincial legislatures. The panel’s, Michael Hendrickse, says the electoral reform is not a silver bullet for resolving […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 11

South Africa

AfriForum Challenges Eskom’s Tariff Hike Proposal

In S.A, AfriForum has opposed Eskom's proposed 36.15-percent power tariff hike at Gauteng's public consultation today. AfriForum's Morné Mostert emphasised that consumers, particularly low-income households, cannot bear the burden of Eskom's mismanagement. Mostert confirms that AfriForum has submitted a petition to further challenge the increase:  

todayDecember 5, 2024 19

Africa

Kenya’s lawmakers want to extend Presidential term to seven years

Kenyan lawmakers have proposed revising the country’s constitution to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years from five, according to a notice published in the Daily Nation newspaper. A bill submitted to the Senate and first read on 26 September 2024 is under discussion by a committee, according to the notice that calls for the public to submit its views on the proposal.

todayOctober 2, 2024 22