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20+ min ago (464+ words) Namibia's fight against corruption is being hindered by weak whistle-blower protection, slow law implementation, and a lack of accountability, according to various voices. These concerns were voiced following an International Anti-Corruption Day event at Gobabis on Tuesday. Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani said the failure to enforce the Whistle-Blower Protection Act is a major barrier to accountability. He said whistle-blowers are reluctant to come forward because they do not feel protected. "Just this year alone, under the new administration, we have lost N$900 million at the Government Institutions Pension Fund. No commission of inquiry was set up, nor a parliamentary or presidential inquiry, to find out what happened to the money - even the N$450 million at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia and the N$315 million at Namib Desert Diamonds . . . "We have not asked the fundamental question of…...

23+ min ago (341+ words) [Daily Maverick] The SACP's surprise 2024 decision to contest elections independently of the ANC marks a major break in a 70-year alliance shaped by subordination to African nationalism and acceptance of the ANC's neoliberal turn. Though the split was triggered by the ANC-DA coalition, the party remains hesitant to fully sever ties or define clear alternative policies. The article argues that meaningful left renewal is likely to come from disillusioned SACP members, workers and the unemployed, who could eventually form a South Africa: Can the South African Communist Party's History Be an Unwitting Source of Hope? The SACP's surprise 2024 decision to contest elections independently of the ANC marks a major break in a 70-year alliance shaped by subordination to African nationalism and acceptance of the ANC's neoliberal turn. Though the split was triggered by the ANC-DA coalition, the party remains hesitant…...

23+ min ago (270+ words) [Daily Maverick] The Western Cape Department of Social Development has received an extra R34.2-million in its adjustment budget, redirecting funds to the care of older people, targeted support for young people and digital systems for social workers. South Africa: R34.2m Boost to Western Cape Social Budget Redirects Funds to Elderly and Youth The Western Cape Department of Social Development has received an extra R34.2-million in its adjustment budget, redirecting funds to the care of older people, targeted support for young people and digital systems for social workers. Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt tabled the department's 2025/26 adjustment budget in the provincial parliament on 11 December, offering a mid-year snapshot of where spending priorities have changed. The adjustment adds R34.2-million to the department's budget, increasing its adjusted allocation to just shy of R2.8-billion. The bulk of the new money is for…...

25+ min ago (384+ words) Nairobi " The government has kick-started the process of expanding the Nairobi Central Railway Station, in a bid to ease congestion and improve connectivity within the country's capital. According to the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) from the KENYA Railways corporation for Phase One of the Nairobi Railway City project, the station will entail other facilities, including 2-level buildings, station entrances and exits, platforms and canopies, and access footbridges. According to Kenya Railways, some of the notable developments will take place on the East side of the heritage building, where a new entrance building connects directly to a platform bridge with access to all platforms. Furthermore, the corporation is set to construct a smaller facility at the West, which will provide passgender exiting points, as well as the construction of a second platform bridge. To the South of the station,…...

25+ min ago (299+ words) Nairobi " Motorists were on Monday set to receive new guidance on traffic enforcement as key justice and security agencies meet to agree on measures aimed at enhancing road order during the festive season and beyond. The meeting is being held under the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) and brings together institutions involved in traffic management and enforcement. Those attending include the Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), National Police Service, National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Office of the Attorney General, Ministry of Interior, and the Kenya Prisons Service, among others. According to NCAJ, the agencies are expected to deliberate on challenges witnessed on Kenyan roads, especially during the high-traffic festive period, and issue a joint communiqu" to guide motorists and the public. A press conference to announce the outcomes of the meeting is…...

36+ min ago (612+ words) DISA Martin was set on becoming a Medex, and she worked tirelessly towards achieving that goal, not letting hurdles daunt her. Looking at her own mother, a skilled midwife, who has been helping people around the clock, she felt there was a need to follow in her footsteps. The 24-year-old told the Guyana Chronicle that four years ago, she decided she would apply to become a Medex via the Ministry of Health and she was successful. The journey described by Martin was a long one punctuated with hurdles, heartaches, and challenges that were beyond her control. Nevertheless, she knew she had to finish what she had started, and she pushed through until she completed the programme. Martin is from Paramakatoi Village, Region Eight, a very remote place which sits on top of a mountain in a nature setting that is…...

40+ min ago (416+ words) Home " LATEST | Fifth body recovered from Verulam temple collapse site Rescue teams have recovered a fifth body from the rubble of a collapsed temple construction site in Verulam, north of Durban, bringing the death toll from the tragedy to five. The four-storey structure at the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection in Redcliffe collapsed last Friday while still under construction, trapping several people beneath tons of concrete and steel. It remains unclear whether more victims are still buried under the debris. Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) confirmed the latest recovery, saying search-and-rescue technicians managed to retrieve the body after battling difficult weather conditions. "Search and rescue technicians have recovered a fifth body from the site of a temple disaster in Redcliffe, KwaZulu-Natal, following the collapse of a four-storey structure," Rusa said. Operations were temporarily halted on Saturday due to severe weather,…...

41+ min ago (348+ words) New York " UNITED Nations Secretary-General Ant'nio Guterres has reaffirmed Tanzania's long-standing reputation as a beacon of peace and social cohesion, describing the country as "a reference point for peace in Africa and the world," even during periods of political testing. He noted that Tanzania's status as an icon of peace was put to the test during the General Election held on October 29, 2025, but commended the nation's resilience in safeguarding unity, stability and social harmony despite the challenges experienced during that period. Mr Guterres made the remarks when he received a delegation from Tanzania at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The delegation, led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Kombo, delivered a message from President Samia Suluhu Hassan to the UN Secretary-General. The UN Secretary-General further expressed the United Nations' strong interest in…...

54+ min ago (354+ words) South Australia Peter Malinauskas has revealed there will be extra security at Adelaide Oval for the third Ashes Test, beginning on Wednesday. Malinauskas faced the media in Adelaide on Monday, the morning after the devastating terror attack at Bondi Beach. He said South Australian Police have already been in contact with Adelaide Oval management. "There is a major event occurring in South Australia starting on Wednesday with the Ashes Test match at Adelaide Oval," he said on Monday. "As is always the case with any major event, particularly those at Adelaide Oval, there are ongoing risk assessments that occur in the lead up to these events. "Given the events that have occurred yesterday in Sydney, there will be additional protocols put in place at Adelaide Oval. "This is done only as a precautionary measure, but it is appropriate that we…...

58+ min ago (249+ words) Home " Here's WHEN the 2025 matric exam results will be released The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results will be officially released on Monday, 12 January 2026, following confirmation from Umalusi. This comes after the Gauteng High Court dismissed an urgent application by the Information Regulator to block the publication of matric results, clearing the way for their release using learners' examination numbers, as has long been standard practice. Umalusi confirmed that the marking of examination scripts is scheduled to be completed by 18 December 2025, after which standardisation and quality assurance processes will be finalised ahead of the January release. Learners will be able to access their results through official Department of Basic Education channels, including schools and approved online platforms, once the results are formally made public on 12 January. A father and son opened fire on a Jewish festival at Australia's Bondi Beach in…...