insert_link Local Unclaimed benefits for 176 GIPF members: an urgent call to action The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) provides various benefits to its members, such as Normal Retirement, Early Retirement, Resignation (also applicable to dismissals), Retrenchment, Disability benefit, Ill-Health Retirement, Death, and Funeral benefits. These benefits are due when a member is no longer employed and exits the Fund. Currently the GIPF holds millions in what is referred to as unclaimed benefits. Every staff member of a participating […] todayJune 18, 2024 13
insert_link 4 Namibia “We are undisturbed & undeterred with Seibeb’s resignation,” says Swartbooi https://youtu.be/aHz-wBccvH4 By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, stated that the party remains undisturbed and completely at ease following the resignation of the party’s second-in-command, Henny Seibeb, and secretary-general, Edson Isaacks. In addition to Swartbooi's remarks, the party issued a statement on Wednesday morning indicating that they are celebrating the departure of the two members from the National Assembly as well as the party. When NewsOnOne asked how the departure would […] todayJune 6, 2024 15 4
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s former National Assembly speaker faces 12 counts of fraud and corruption The Pretoria Magistrate's Court granted former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula bail of 50 thousand rand. The case has been postponed to 4 June and a second accused will then be added to the case. The New York Times reports that Mapisa-Nqakula, 67, was charged in court on Thursday with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. She was accused of soliciting about 4.5 million rand in bribes and […] todayApril 4, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Climate quitting: the people leaving their fossil fuel jobs because of climate change Mayuree Moonhirun/Shutterstock Gemma Ware, The Conversation As the climate crisis gets ever more severe, the fossil fuel industry is struggling to recruit new talent. And now a number of existing employees are deciding to leave their jobs, some quietly, some very publicly, because of concerns over climate change. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we speak to a researcher about this phenomenon of “climate quitting”. My name is […] todayMarch 22, 2024 31
insert_link World Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid crisis Embattled Haitian Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has resigned following weeks of mounting pressure on him to step down. The country has been in chaos for several weeks as gangs have been attacking government structures and social order is on the brink of collapse. Henry is currently stranded in Puerto Rico after being prevented by armed gangs from returning home. According to Al Jazeera, regional leaders of the Caribbean Community have […] todayMarch 12, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa DA Member of Parliament Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned DA Member of Parliament Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned, citing disagreement over the party’s position on the Gaza conflict. The party accepts the resignation effective immediately but rejects Cachalia’s justifications, emphasising its commitment to peace and a two-state solution. They criticise him for disrespecting party processes and violating caucus decisions. The DA’s Solly Malatsi dismissed attacks on coalition partners, civil society, and internal systems, rebuffing attempts to scapegoat DA leader John […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Venaani calls for the Sports Minister’s resignation over Swapo colors on national soccer team Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, has condemned the ruling party's political desperation, calling the act of putting Swapo colors on the national soccer team cheap. Venaani is demanding the immediate resignation of the Sports Minister. todayJanuary 10, 2024 32
