President Nandi-Ndaitwah says pension increases must wait for future budget plans. She told parliament that the government cannot raise old-age grants from N$ 1,600 to N$ 3,000 this year. The president made this decision during her first address to the nation.
The government chose to focus money on youth programs instead of raising pensions right away. Officials plan to build sports facilities with the funds. They hope these projects will create jobs for young people. Money will also go toward youth empowerment programs. The president called this choice difficult but necessary.
The administration's goal of increasing the pension is to do so within the next three to five years under the 2025/26 budget framework. The president expressed...
Zimbabwe First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa faces planned protests during her June visit to Britain. UK human rights groups want answers about jailed reporter Blessed Mhlanga. British lawmakers plan to question her about her husband's harsh government actions. The House of Lords discussed her trip yesterday when Lord Johnny Oates spoke up. He urged other officials to confront her when she arrives.
Lord Oates told the upper chamber that Mhlanga sits in jail just for doing an interview. The reporter talked with someone who criticized corruption among top officials. The critic pointed fingers at President Mnangagwa's family members. British leaders also worry about reports that Zimbabwe's president wants to stay in power longer than allowed...
Next year, Namibia will start paying full costs for students at government colleges. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told lawmakers about this plan during her national speech on Thursday. She became the first woman leader of Namibia last month after taking the oath of office. She shared that her administration wants to make higher learning available for everyone through complete funding.
The country already offers free classes for children from elementary through high school age. However, parents must still buy uniforms, papers, and textbooks when their kids attend these schools. Many families also need money for dorm fees if students live away from home. The new program expands free schooling to help older students continue learning...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to meet with US President Donald Trump soon. The two leaders talked on the phone about improving their countries' cooperation and discussing how to end the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. Both presidents want the war to stop because it causes many deaths.
Ramaphosa shared news about their conversation on X, the social media platform. He said he and Trump agreed they need to build stronger ties between South Africa and America. Their upcoming meeting will cover several important topics about how their nations can cooperate. The date for this meeting has not been announced.
The South African leader stressed that both countries care about peace in Ukraine and hope to support efforts that...
The US trade war brings more trouble as recession fears grow. President Donald Trump faces problems after China rejected his claims about ongoing trade talks. Chinese commerce official He Yadong told reporters that Trump made up stories about negotiation progress. Trump admitted his recent 125 percent tariffs went overboard after China matched them exactly. Beijing also stopped sending critical materials like magnets to America.
Trump tried calling Chinese leader Xi Jinping several times, but Xi refused to answer. Chinese officials want more respect from Washington before talking. The Foreign Ministry stated clearly that America must stop threats if it wants real dialogue. Chinese media outlet Global Times said other countries prefer...
Workers will shut down part of the ring road next to Moskovskoe Shosse this weekend. Drivers cannot use exit seven near the Zvezdnaya metro station late Friday night. The North-West Federal Road Administration announced these repairs earlier today. Crews plan to block the exit completely from 11:50 PM until 2 AM Saturday. They need time to fix problems on that stretch of highway.
Road crews will set up water barriers around their work area with special lights for safety. The inner ring road lanes near exit 65 face partial closure as well. Traffic officials chose these late hours because fewer cars travel during that time. The first two lanes heading clockwise shut down from 11:50 PM until 5 AM Saturday. Officials want drivers to plan...
Workers plan to check every playground across the Leningrad Region soon. They will fix broken equipment at more than 2,500 children's play areas throughout the area. The regional government announced this project through their press office yesterday.
Deputy Chairman Yevgeny Baranovsky said his team needs to finish studying all sites first. After they complete their research, experts will create a repair schedule. Housing officials aim to replace dangerous equipment right away.
Local towns will receive money for these improvements. The funds come from special regional programs meant for community spaces. Officials want safe places where children can play outside.
The inspection covers both sports courts that kids use. Small...
The Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard just sent their new mine countermeasure ship "Polyarny" into the water. They built it using the top modern methods, said St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov. Presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev, Northwest Federal District rep Alexander Gutsan, Navy head Alexander Moiseyev, and Legislative Chair Alexander Belsky watched the ship enter the water.
During the event, Patrushev awarded the plant team the Order "For Valiant Labor." The President awarded this honor because workers made great new military and regular ships. The presidential helper called the launch a big step toward making Russia stronger. He said the shipyard leads the country in making vessels from special materials. Navy leader Moiseyev...
The former prison known as Kresty will soon welcome visitors as a business center with leisure options. City government papers show the new owner has asked to change the property's planning rules.
KVS group bought the old jail buildings at auction for 1.136 billion rubles last year. They told the city planning committee they want to put a hotel with restaurants inside the former detention center. Their renovation plans also include space for business offices, shops, and cultural activities.
Officials say the historic prison complex will become a unique public area, unlike anything else in the city. The developer must first complete historical studies before any construction can start. This process might take at least two years before...
