SONA

INTERVIEW: Dr. Basilius Kasera on SONA and Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG)

In a candid interview, Dr. Basilius Kasera shared his thoughts on the government's response to the concept of a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG), particularly in light of recent discussions following the State of the Nation Address (SONA). He critiques the government's current approach to addressing economic inequality and offers his perspectives on the importance of a nationwide basic income system. Dr. Kasera begins by emphasizing the distinction between […]

28 April, 2025 38

South Africa

COPE Expresses Deep Concern Ahead of SONA

S.A's Congress of the People says it approaches the State of the Nation Address with deep concern, as the government continues to drive South Africa into economic and social ruin. COPE’s, Pakes Dikgetsi, says year after year, SONA has become a stage for grand speeches, empty promises, and false hope, while the reality on the ground worsens for millions of citizens:

6 February, 2025 69

South Africa

Ramaphosa to Deliver SONA at Cape Town City Hall Today

S.A's National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza has confirmed that president Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the state of the nation address at Cape Town City Hall today. A two-day debate will follow Tuesday next week, before Ramaphosa’s response. Didiza emphasises the importance of SONA in shaping national discourse and its role in uniting the three arms of the state: Meanwhile, the DA urges Ramaphosa to prioritise fiscal discipline and debt management […]

6 February, 2025 62

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Oshiwambo

Ovanambelewa vape vopolifi ta va ka kutwa moilonga mo 2024/2025

Ovanambelewa vape vopolifi vedulife 1000 okwa fanekwa vakakale vakutwa moilonga pefimbo lomutengenekwa faneko woshimaliwa sho 2024/2025. Edi oda popiwa komu kwateli komesho woshilongo Nangolo Mbumba, pefimbo ali ta popifa oshiwana onghela meumbo lomutumba wopashiwana moshilando pangelo, tati ekuto moilonga lo vanambelewa vape vopolifi olili tali lalakanene oku nghonopeka omayakulo oilonga yopolifi moshilongo. Okwati epangelo ola longa yoo noudiinini moku wedapo oitaashi ipe yopolifi oyo yatungwa meenele da yooloka doshilongo mwa […]

15 March, 2024 32 15 8

Namibia

Namibian Police Strengthens Capacity with Recruitment of Over 1,100 Cadet Constables

President Nangolo Mbumba, in his State of the Nation Address, announced the recruitment of over 1,100 cadet constables during the 2023/24 financial year, as part of the Namibian Police's efforts to bolster its policing capacity. Additionally, six new police stations were constructed across various regions during the same period, further enhancing law enforcement infrastructure. The newly recruited cadet constables are complemented by the establishment of police stations in Tutaleni (Erongo […]

15 March, 2024 85

Namibia

State of the Nation address by His Excellency Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia

Honourable Speaker, Honourable Chairperson, Fellow Namibians, 1. I am standing before you today, to deliver this SONA, in this most unusual of years. Just over two weeks ago, I undertook one of the most agonizing tasks when I had to pay tribute to and bid farewell to my dear Comrade and Brother, the third President of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, who sadly left us on the 4th […]

14 March, 2024 103

Oshiwambo

Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba nena okwa gandja o SONA ye yotango onga omupresitend omutine gwa Namibia

14 March, 2024 54

Namibia

President Nangolo Mbumba Set to Deliver Maiden State of the Nation Address

This afternoon, President Nangolo Mbumba is scheduled to deliver his inaugural State of the Nation Address at Parliament. The State of the Nation Address marks Mbumba's first official address of this kind. Typically, the address is given during the committee stage of debates on the annual Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas shared this insight.

14 March, 2024 75

Oshiwambo

Minister Naledi Pandor ta pula egameno lye li ndjekwepo

Omukuluntu goshikondo shiipambele yopashigwana nomalongelokumwe gopashigwana mo South Africa Zane Dangor okwati oshikondo oshina omaipulo gegameno lyaminister Naledi Pandor. Shika osha landula sho minister Naledi Pandor a lombwele iikundaneki kombinga yepopitho lyopapangelo lyoshigwana o SONA kutya okuna omaipulo gegameno lyaanegumbo ye. O SABC oyati Pandor okwa kala ta shekwa nokuulikwwa omunwe, sho a kondema oonkatu dha Israel mo Gaza. South Africa okwa fala Israel kompangu o ICJ omolwa omafekelo gomadhipago […]

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