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Veronika Haulenga

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South Africa

South African Court Dismisses ‘White Genocide’ Claims

A South African court has ruled that claims of a white genocide in the country are "clearly imagined" and "not real," contradicting statements by US President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk. BBCAfrica says the court also blocked a $2.1 million donation from Grantland Michael Bray to the white supremacist group Boerelegioen, deeming it invalid and against public policy. Trump and Musk have previously made controversial remarks about racial […]

todayFebruary 26, 2025 15

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World

21 DOGE Employees Resign in Protest

Twenty-one federal employees who had been working with the US's newly-named Department of Government of Efficiency - or DOGE - have resigned in protest. The anonymous employees wrote a letter blasting the Trump administration's controversial cost-cutting initiative which is being led by Elon Musk. Ira Spitzer reports.  

todayFebruary 26, 2025 27

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Interview Transcripts

Interview: Musutua Slams Shiimi Over Lack of Action on Poverty

Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken a firm stance against Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, condemning what she calls decades of unfulfilled promises regarding poverty eradication and unemployment in Namibia. Musutua argues that the government’s approach to social grants has been ineffective, particularly criticizing targeted programs such as the Conditional Basic Income Grant, which she refers to as a rebranded Harambee cash grant. She insists that such measures fail to make a […]

todayFebruary 17, 2025 10

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Namibian Elections 2024

Opposition parties support IPC election challenge

Several opposition parties in have voiced their support for the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) as it moves to contest the conduct of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The IPC has formally notified the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) of its intention to file an urgent application with the Supreme Court. Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo weighed in on the issue, questioning the ECN’s preparedness and transparency. […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 17

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South Africa

Build One South Africa Warns Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike Could Endanger Low-Income Households

  Build One South Africa says Eskom’s proposed 36-percent electricity tariff increase could force low-income households to turn to unsafe energy alternatives, putting their health and safety at risk. The party has deployed representatives to energy regulator, Nersa’s public hearings nationwide to express their opposition to the increase. BOSA spokesperson, Roger Solomons, argues the tariff increase will exacerbate inequality and threaten the survival of small businesses:  

todayNovember 20, 2024 34

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South Africa

In S.A, the DA plans to reintroduce two bills to stabilise coalition governments

    To S.A, where the DA plans to reintroduce two bills to stabilise coalition governments. The Local Government Municipal Structures Amendment Bill and the Constitution Nineteenth Amendment Bill aim to limit motions of no confidence to one per year, with exceptions for misconduct or legal violations. The DA’s George Michalakis believes these measures will reduce political instability and ensure better governance, focusing on service delivery rather than political games: […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 35

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Local

Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities

25 October 2024 Civil society organisations (CSOs) believe the national budget is a powerful tool that can be used more effectively to address systemic poverty, improve living conditions, and promote social equity in Namibia. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) today released a new briefing paper, entitled Civil Society & The Budget: Perspectives on Priorities. The paper is being published ahead of the 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review to be […]

todayOctober 30, 2024 10