Category Archives: POLITICS

Wallace Ruzvidzo, Herald Reporter GOVERNMENT, in partnership with private players, has rolled out 250 000 developed residential stands and flats in Manyame, which will benefit both civil servants and ordinary citizens. Out of the residential stands, 20 000 have been ring-fenced for civil servants. Already, the Government has surpassed its target of ensuring one million housing units by the end of this year, and has subsequently revised the target to 2 million units. Speaking at a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government and Pinnacle Holdings in Harare yesterday, Local Government and Public Works Minister Dr Daniel Garwe said Zimbabweans were guaranteed well-designed, well-constructed and well-planned houses. The availing of housing for all and sundry, he said, was an important pillar for the attainment of Vision 2030.

A prominent leftist party in the Philippines has renewed calls for the removal of US troops, warning that US president-elect Donald Trump ’s aggressive foreign policy and recent threats against other nations underscore the dangers of a bigger American military presence in the Southeast Asian country. However, observers say their appeals, and those of other progressive groups, are unlikely to gain traction given overwhelming political and public support for stronger ties between Manila and Washington to counter China’s maritime aggression. “The ascendancy of Trump is a reminder that the expanded US military presence in the Philippines poses grave danger to our security and long-term stability in the region,” Bayan Muna said in a statement on Wednesday. “The Trump administration could use the Philippines as a staging ground to aggressively assert

The Johannesburg municipality has an acting city manager after Floyd Brink’s appointment was overturned by the High Court. Residents of Johannesburg are begging for the revitalisation of their city, but nobody is in a position to take the reins. The municipality’s Chief Operating Officer Tshepo Makola is occupying the city manager position in an acting capacity, but the specialist role requires full dedication considering the task at hand. A city manager works under the mayor, guiding the municipality’s various entities to achieve the goals and ambitions of the city. Position to be advertised After the Gauteng High Court nullified the appointment of former city manager Floyd Brink in early December, Mayor Dada Morero appointed Maloka on 27 December.   The Municipal Systems Act (MSA) states that an acting municipal manager

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has confirmed that an internal working group will resume discussions on changing the law to allow women to retain their maiden name after marriage, giving rise to optimism among advocates of gender equality. They caution, however, that conservative and traditionally minded elements still exercise a significant amount of influence on the party and could delay or even derail the discussions, no matter the support that the measure has among the general public. “I am hopeful because this is certainly a step in the right direction, but there has been optimism in the past and we are still talking about the issue,” said Hiromi Murakami, a professor of political science at the Tokyo campus of Temple University. “But I do think the situation has changed

The Majority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has informed Parliament that four independent Members of Parliament (MPs) have decided to do business with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in the House. He, however, noted that the Majority Caucus was yet to officially communicate this decision by the MPs to the Speaker.   “Mr Speaker, the four colleagues of ours who are in this House as independent MPs indeed communicated to our caucus to caucus with us in doing business on the floor,” he said.   The four are Dr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong for Asante Akim North, Nandaya Yaw Stanley for Wulensi, Kwame Asare Obeng, commonly known as Kwame A Plus, for Gomoa Central, and Worlasi Kpeli for Afram Plains North, an NDC member who contested as an independent.

President-elect John Mahama has nominated Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as Speaker for the 9th Parliament following extensive discussions with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party executives and parliamentary leaders on Sunday , January 5, 2025. Special Aide to the president-elect, Felix Kwakye Ofosu in a statement said Mr Bagbin’s nomination reflects his remarkable tenure in public service. His previous roles encompassed serving as Member of Parliament for Nadowli, holding positions as both Minority and Majority Leader, and most recently, Speaker of the 8th Parliament. The parliamentary leadership received clear instructions through an official statement detailing Bagbin’s nomination. The document emphasised his proven track record in legislative matters and his deep understanding of Ghana’s parliamentary procedures. Bagbin stands as one of the nation’s most experienced parliamentarians, having dedicated decades to public

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit back at Donald Trump’s threat to use “economic force” to absorb Canada into the US saying there isn’t “a snowball’s chance in hell” to join the two. President-elect Trump has in recent weeks repeatedly needled Canada about it becoming the 51st US state. “You get rid of that artificially drawn line, and you take a look at what that looks like, and it would also be much better for national security,” Trump said at a press conference at his Florida Mar-a Lago home on Tuesday. “Canada and the United States, that would really be something.” Trump reiterated his threat to bring in a “substantial” tariff on Canadian goods unless the country took steps to increase security on the shared US border. The ongoing

A US federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on investigations into Donald Trump as an appeal court weighs a challenge to the disclosure of a much-anticipated document just days before the president-elect reclaims office. The ruling from US District Judge Aileen Cannon may represent a short-lived victory for Trump but it’s nonetheless the latest instance of the Trump-appointed jurist taking action in the Republican’s favour. The halt came in response to an emergency request Monday night by defence lawyers to block the release of a report that they said would be one-sided and prejudicial. Smith’s team is expected to respond later on Tuesday. Trump responded to Cannon’s order by complaining anew about Smith’s investigation and saying: “It was a fake case

President John Dramani Mahama has outlined his vision crucial for Ghana’s economic stability and rebuilding trust with the Ghanaian people. He said four key areas his administration will prioritise include: economic restoration and stabilization; improvement of the business and investment environment; governance and constitutional reforms; and accountability and the fight against corruption. In his inaugural address at the Black Star Square in Accra today, he highlighted the country’s recent struggles with inflation, unemployment, and fiscal deficits, emphasizing that economic recovery would be a top priority for his government. “The circumstances we find ourselves in are indeed tough, but even so, I will be decisive and swift in my actions. We will focus our initial efforts on economic restoration and stabilization of the macroeconomic environment. Ghana’s future depends on how well

Euroget De-Invest, the contractor executing the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital at Sewua in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region has described recent inauguration of the facility by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as illegal and a breach of contract. According to the contractor beyond the government failing to honour fully its contractual obligations under the contract terms, the project was not completed. “The recent commissioning of the 250-Bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, Bosomtwe District, by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, 4th January 2025, raises serious concerns regarding legal and contractual obligations. While we acknowledge the importance of healthcare infrastructure in the Ashanti Region, we must firmly state that the commissioning of the 250-bed facility was conducted in direct violation of the terms of our contract,” it said. A statement signed by the Chairman and  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of the Euroget De-Invest, Mr Said Derez said his outfit had not yet received full

NAIROBi, Kenya, Jan 6 — President William Ruto departed Kenya on Monday for Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama The visit follows a special invitation extended by President-elect Mahama during his recent visit to Kenya on December 29, 2024. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed stated that President Ruto is scheduled to engage in bilateral discussions with Heads of State and Government, including President-elect Mahama during his stay in Ghana. These talks will focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, oil, textiles, agriculture, and diplomatic relations. “Kenya and Ghana share a long-standing, cordial relationship that dates back to the pre-independence era, with both countries drawing inspiration from each others’ liberation movements during their respective struggles for liberation, guided by the spirit