insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa loses 74,000 formal jobs in Q1 2025—Stats SA Labour market challenges. Photo: Statistics South Africa Statistics South Africa has revealed that the country lost 74,000 formal sector jobs in the first quarter of 2025. According to Eyewitness News, employment dropped from 10.65 million in December 2024 to 10.58 million by March—a decline of 0.7%. Full-time positions fell by 55,000, while part-time roles declined by 19,000. The trade industry was hit hardest, accounting for approximately 70% of overall losses—around […] today25 June, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboEfudiko la Edgar Lungu ota shidulika li kale ina liningwa nena mo SA konima eshi epangelo laya komangu Efudiko lao ali nale omupresident wo shilongo sha Zambia Edgar Lungu, olo kwa fanekwa li kaleko nena mo SA, ota shidulika li iwe moshipala sha landula eshi epangelo la Zambia la katukila onghatu yokuya komangu ovapambele va Lungu. Ota kulopotwa epangelo la Zambia la pula opo Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha akale atwala omukanda kemo komangu yo pombada ya pretoria mo South Africa, ta upula opo eenghendabala defudiko la Lungu mo […] today25 June, 2025
insert_link South AfricaEastern Cape flood toll climbs to 95 as SANDF, NGOs ramp up relief efforts Eastern Cape floods. Photo: Daily Maverick The death toll from the devastating floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape has risen to 95, as search and recovery operations continue across hard-hit districts. Provincial spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie confirmed that 95 bodies have been recovered, with 86 identified and claimed by families. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has joined provincial search teams, with additional support deployed from the North West government, […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link South AfricaSA Parliament urged to end race-based tender costs The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) in South Africa is calling on Parliament to enact provisions in the Appropriations Bill that would eliminate Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) preference premiums, previously capped at 25% for contracts under R50 million, across R82 billion in public procurement. Gabriel Crouse, Legal Executive Director at IRR, emphasized the move would “scrap the BEE premium tax.” BEE premiums are additional payments, above the market price, made to […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link AfricaSouth Africa and Zambia discuss delayed repatriation of Lungu’s remains After losing the presidency, Edgar Lungu remained influential in Zambian politics. Photo: AFP PRETORIA/LUSAKA, 23 June 2025 – South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has met President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka on Monday to address a bitter impasse over the repatriation and burial of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu. Lungu passed away on 5 June in Pretoria. His remains remain in South Africa amid family opposition to the […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link WorldSouth Africa’s GOOD Party calls out selective enforcement of international law PRETORIA, South Africa – The GOOD Party in South Africa has criticised the United States and other global powers for selectively applying international law based on strategic interests. “They have a moral and legal obligation to uphold international law—not cherry‑pick when it suits them,” said party secretary-general Brett Herron. Herron’s remarks come amid escalating conflict in the Middle East after U.S. strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities. He echoed South […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboNamibia na South Africa ota va twikile noku kala me kwatafano lo ku longela kumwe President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwati Namibia na South Africa ota va twikile noku kala me kwatafano lo kulongela kumwe liwa. Omuwiliki wa Namibia edi okwe di popya pefimbo lee nghundafana nomu president Cyril Ramaphosa, sha landula eshi ali aka talelapo po oshi shiindalongo po S.A mexulilo shivike. President Nandi-Ndaitwah te sheendulula nghene ekwatafano la kola pokati ka Namibia na South Africa, ta li twikile noku pula komesho no kwa udaneka yoo […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ota ka talelapo ko South Africa Omu President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ote li tumupo pambelewa oku ka talelapo oshishiindalongo South Africa. Omukanda wa pitifilwa oikundaneki onghela okudja mombelewa yo mupresident, owati etalelepo lo mupresident ko South Africa ola landula eshi ali atalelapo nale oishiindalongo ikwao omo mwa kwatelwa Zambia, Botswana, na Mozambique osho sha ningilwe mu May. Etalelepo lo mupresident Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah ola talika tali tale noku lalakanena kee nghendabala doku longela kumwe noilyolongo oshoyo […] today20 June, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBoN Set to Announce Rate Decision Today. The Bank of Namibia is expected to reveal its latest repo rate decision today, with the current rate standing at 6.75%. While South Africa recently lowered its repo rate to 7.25%, narrowing the interest rate gap between the two countries, experts have emphasized the importance of maintaining the dollar peg. Economist Robert McGregor from CIRRIUS Capital shared his outlook on the upcoming decision. today18 June, 2025
