insert_link South AfricaSA Union Criticizes Government for Neoliberal Policies The South African Federation of Trade Unions says the government of national unity continues to champion neoliberal economic policies that actively undermine job creation. Saftu’s spokesperson, Newton Masuku, says ahead of Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech today, they are demanding an immediate reversal of austerity measures. Meanwhile, the Public Servants Association says it expects Godongwana to present a budget that prioritises economic growth, job security, and the strengthening […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaIn S.A, DA Demands Accountability Over R1 Billion Municipal Deficit In S.A, the DA in the Free State is calling for urgent accountability, as the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality ends the 2023/2024 financial year with a one-billion-rand deficit. Over the past year, revenue stood at 1.73-billion-rand while expenses reached 2.82-billion-rand. The DA’s, Alison Oates, says this financial mismanagement directly affects residents, who continue to face water shortages, electricity instability, and deteriorating municipal services: today19 February, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboEtukuko lomukifi wo HFMD walopotwa moshitopolwa sha ‘KwaZulu-Natal, mo S.A Oshikondo shouhaku mo South Africa, omandaxa osha pula oshiwana shingungumane noku kala shili okamutwe vandu shalandula ketukuko lomukifi wokeenyala, mokanya no keemadi(HFMD) moshitopolwa sha 'KwaZulu-Natal. Momukanda oo watuminwa okwa kwashilipaleka oshikondo tashilongo nelitulemo noku longela kumwe noshikondo shopashiwana osho hashi ungaunga nomikifi hadi tandavele noku tonatela onghalo oshoyo oku yandja eyambidido opo tashi pumbiwa oshoyo oku tala keenghendabala dokuya moshipala etandavelo lomukifi. Eelopota oda ulika kutya fiyo opapa moshitopolwa sha […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaIn South Africa, GOOD Party supports basic income grant as priority The GOOD Party says implementing a basic income grant should be priority number one in Finance minister Enoch Godogwana’s budget speech on Wednesday. Economic research the party conducted nearly two years ago, pointed to the country being able to afford a 999-rand basic income grant if it changed its approach to budgeting. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says South Africa is constitutionally obliged and can no longer afford not to implement […] today18 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsMorning Biz News – 18 February 2025 Local Market Update The Namibian stock market saw a total of 337,067 shares traded on 17 February 2025, amounting to N$9.32 million across 20 deals. Year-to-date, total trades have reached 8.5 million shares, valued at N$505.68 million. According to the NSX daily report, Financials, Basic Materials, and Consumer Staples led in value, while Exchange-Traded Products contributed N$12.03 million in trades so far this year. Rand Weakens Ahead of Budget Speech […] today18 February, 2025
insert_link WorldIn S.A, ANC Condemns Brutal Murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks In S.A, the ANC says it is outraged at the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a respected religious leader and human rights advocate. Often described as the world’s first openly gay imam, the 58-year-old was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Saturday. Hendricks was the founder of the Inner Circle and in 2011 established the LGBTQ+ inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says Hendricks […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaDA Raises Alarm Over Poor Perimeter Security at SA Prisons The DA says it is concerning that nearly half of South Africa’s correctional facilities lack adequate perimeter fencing. A parliamentary question reply from minister for Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, revealed that an estimated one-billion-rand is required to address the fencing deficiencies at 120 prisons nationwide. The DA’s, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, says the lack of specific completion dates for any of these projects, attributed to funding uncertainties, raises serious concerns: today17 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa’s President to finalise the names of international envoys South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week finalise the names of international envoys to be dispatched to various countries to clarify his country’s foreign and domestic policies. This comes after US president Donald Trump halted aid funding to the country over the Expropriation Act, and offered refugee status to Afrikaners. In an interview with eNCA, deputy president Paul Mashatile says the envoys will be a broad delegation: today17 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaIn S.A, City of Tshwane identifies its highest consuming areas The City of Tshwane says it has identified its highest consuming areas, which are likely to put consumers at risk of experiencing consistent water supply interruptions. The demand in the identified areas, including Grootvlei, Montana, and Sinoville, is exceeding what the metro can provide. The metro’s spokesperson, Selby Bokaba, says the water level one restrictions that were imposed previously, were never withdrawn and are therefore still applicable: today17 February, 2025
