Many Namibians say they are hoping that a new government will address the challenges of poverty and unemployment in that country. Voting started well in Windhoek, where the two front runners cast their ballots at different polling stations. SABC International News Editor Sophie Mokoena is in Windhoek and sent us this report giving us a sense of how voting went yesterday (Wed)...

Guest(Namibia): Alphons Koruhama –Namibian academic and activist for indigenous groups and also co-founder of Possibility Thinkers 

Guest(Namibia): Nixon Kathembo –African specialist who heads the Khiswahili desk at Channel Africa

Many Namibians say they are hoping that a new government will address the challenges of poverty and unemployment in that country. Voting started well in Windhoek, where the two front runners cast their ballots at different polling stations. SABC International News Editor Sophie Mokoena is in Windhoek and sent us this report giving us a sense of how voting went yesterday (Wed)...
Guest(Namibia): Alphons Koruhama – Namibian academic and activist for indigenous groups and also co-founder of Possibility Thinkers 
Guest(Namibia): Nixon Kathembo – African specialist who heads the Khiswahili desk at Channel Africa

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Namibian elections – Locals calling for change

Miyelani Holeni our regular expert on issues pertaining to municipalities joins us for the last time for 2024 taking a look at legislation governing local government. In August this year, Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke revealed that only 34 of South Africa’s 257 municipalities have obtained clean bills of health. Not much has changed regarding legislation, but the ministry governing municipalities is now in the hands of the IFP under the Government of National Unity. The province of KwaZulu-Natal on the other hand is looking at bringing traditional leaders into municipalities for them to have a say in an effort to improve service delivery. As far as our guest is concerned, which legislation would he say should be improved and what will it take seeing how badly municipalities are still run?

Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Chief Group Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group – He is also a local government revenue and governance expert

Miyelani Holeni our regular expert on issues pertaining to municipalities joins us for the last time for 2024 taking a look at legislation governing local government. In August this year, Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke revealed that only 34 of South Africa’s 257 municipalities have obtained clean bills of health. Not much has changed regarding legislation, but the ministry governing municipalities is now in the hands of the IFP under the Government of National Unity. The province of KwaZulu-Natal on the other hand is looking at bringing traditional leaders into municipalities for them to have a say in an effort to improve service delivery. As far as our guest is concerned, which legislation would he say should be improved and what will it take seeing how badly municipalities are still run?
Guest: Miyelani Holeni - Chief Group Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group – He is also a local government revenue and governance expert

#Municipal Watch: Reviewing and improving local government legislation

Yesterday (Wed) on the Open Line, Nyaniso called in from Worcester in the Western Cape wanting to know how the R500-million for spaza shops is going to be allocated. He says that he has been selling on the side of the road for 25 years and would also like to be considered. Let’s take a listen to what he had to say…

Guest: Susan Mangole – Deputy Director General Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Yesterday (Wed) on the Open Line, Nyaniso called in from Worcester in the Western Cape wanting to know how the R500-million for spaza shops is going to be allocated. He says that he has been selling on the side of the road for 25 years and would also like to be considered. Let’s take a listen to what he had to say…
Guest: Susan Mangole – Deputy Director General Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Clarity on the R500-million for Spaza shops

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994). The Act has been pivotal in addressing historical injustices related to land dispossession, empowering individuals and communities through land restitution. The commemoration of this landmark legislation is not a celebration, but it offers a powerful moment to reflect on the strides made in restoring land rights, acknowledging the successes achieved while addressing the ongoing challenges and continue seeking innovative solutions for the path ahead. Our next guest will highlight the Commission’s efforts in advancing land reform and restoring land to rightful beneficiaries, we are joined by….

Guest: Cindy Benyane - Chief Director Land Restitution Support

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994). The Act has been pivotal in addressing historical injustices related to land dispossession, empowering individuals and communities through land restitution. The commemoration of this landmark legislation is not a celebration, but it offers a powerful moment to reflect on the strides made in restoring land rights, acknowledging the successes achieved while addressing the ongoing challenges and continue seeking innovative solutions for the path ahead. Our next guest will highlight the Commission’s efforts in advancing land reform and restoring land to rightful beneficiaries, we are joined by….
Guest: Cindy Benyane - Chief Director Land Restitution Support

Namibian elections – Locals calling for change

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