insert_link South Africa Rise Mzansi Calls on Ramaphosa for Strong Leadership in SONA Rise Mzansi urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to use his State of the Nation address to demonstrate strong leadership and set clear priorities. The party wants decisive action on job creation, crime prevention, and service delivery. They also propose a wealth tax to boost economic growth. Rise Mzansi spokesperson Mabine Seabe warned Ramaphosa that failure to tackle corruption decisively will erode public trust: today6 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia NORED to disconnect electricity Nored Head Office By Maria Namupala The northern Namibia's regional Electricity Distributor, NORED has urged its customers and stakeholders to fully settle their overdue accounts or make acceptable payment arrangements before January 21, 2025. The company announced in a media release on Tuesday that it will start disconnecting service for indebted customers whose accounts are in 30-day arrears thereafter. NORED further said customers must pay their debt to enable […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Nampol Oshikoto promotes over 200 Police officers The Namibian Police in Oshikoto Region promoted over 200 Police officers to various ranks in order to improve service delivery. Speaking during the occasion the regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku urged members to reflect on their mandate and execute their duties. today11 December, 2024
insert_link Local FNB Namibia Donates Speed-Point and TV Monitors valued at N$20,000 to Katutura Magistrate Court 05 December 2024 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – FNB Namibia is proud to announce its contribution to the Katutura Magistrate Court with the donation of two television monitors and a speed-point device, aimed at enhancing the court's service delivery and communication with the public. At the handover ceremony, held at the Katutura Magistrate Court, FNB Namibia Relationship Manager for Public Sector Banking Balle Hans expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute […] today6 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia NSA Launches National Population Proximity Atlas The Namibia Statistics Agency has launched its first National Population Proximity Atlas, focusing on the proximity of the country's population to health facilities and telecommunications coverage. The atlas, based on the 2023 Population and Housing Census, reveals that 87% of citizens live within 10 kilometers of a health facility, with urban areas having near-total access. This initiative aims to improve evidence-based planning and resource allocation for better service delivery across […] today5 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA Challenges Gauteng MEC as E-Toll Debt Allocation Looms In South Africa, the DA in Gauteng says MEC for Finance, Lebogang Maile, will have to find ways to fund the delivery of quality services with reduced funding. The MEC is set to present the Adjustment Budget for the 2024/2025 financial year today. The DA’s, Dorianne Arendse, says that the provincial government taking responsibility for paying a portion of the e-toll debt, raises serious questions about compromises elsewhere, giving […] today26 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Rehoboth Welcomes Ronald Windswaai as New CEO Ronald Robert Windswaai has been appointed as the new CEO of Rehoboth Town Council. With over 28 years of experience in local government, he began his career with the council in 2011 and returned in 2022 as HR Manager after serving as CEO of Aranos Town Council. Windwaai holds several qualifications, including a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree. His leadership aims to transform […] today26 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans The DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans, sustainable, inclusive economic growth, and meaningful job creation. StatsSA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a decrease in the unemployment rate from 33.5-percent to 32.1-percent. However, youth unemployment continues to sit high at 43.2-percent. The DA says this green shoots in jobs numbers must accelerate economic reform including breaking Eskom’s power monopoly and addressing weak service […] today13 November, 2024
insert_link 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: […] today12 November, 2024
