insert_link Local Meet Brigitte Nghipandulwa, the new driving force behind Nedbank Namibia’s governance and compliance In the fast-paced world of banking, the role of a company secretary is vital for maintaining integrity, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and promoting ethical practices. At Nedbank Namibia, this key position is filled by Brigitte Nghipandulwa, a seasoned legal practitioner with a commitment to corporate governance and compliance. With a strong legal background, Brigitte embarked on her journey in the corporate legal arena in 2014. Over the years she […] todayNovember 28, 2023 38
insert_link Africa Africa’s new online foreign exchange system will enable cross-border payments in local currencies – what you need to know By Christopher Adam, University of Oxford The high cost of making cross border payments on the African continent has driven governments on the continent to seek options of settling trade and other transactions in local currencies. This has given birth to the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System which is scheduled to go live in 2024 under Kenya’s leadership. Development economist Christopher Adam, who has studied the exchange rate policies of […] todayNovember 28, 2023 17
insert_link Business / Economics Eskom has announced that stage 4 load-shedding will persist throughout the week until Saturday Eskom has announced that stage 4 load-shedding will persist throughout the week until Saturday. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokoena, says this is due to higher-than-anticipated demand and strained emergency reserves. She says 22-thousand-244 megawatts of generation capacity is not available, forecasting a peak evening demand exceeding 28-thousand megawatts. Mokoena’s announcement comes after the country was subjected to stage 6 load-shedding last week. todayNovember 28, 2023 7
insert_link Health / Medical First Human Case Of Flu Seen In Pigs Detected In The UK The first human case of a flu strain seen in pigs has been detected in the UK. The source of the infection has yet to be found and investigations continue. Simon Gaitán reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 10
insert_link APO International Bureau Veritas AgriFood goes Solar in Cape Town Bureau Veritas (https://group.BureauVeritas.com), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, announces that Bureau Veritas’s AgriFood Laboratory in Cape Town has successfully completed a solar power and back up energy project that enables it to operate independently of the national electricity grid of South Africa. Bureau Veritas has taken a bold step toward undertaking a solar and back up project that allows it to sustain its business continuity for its […] todayNovember 28, 2023 2
insert_link South Africa SABC board says it has full confidence in the new CEO The SABC board says it has full confidence in Nomsa Chabeli, who has been appointed as the new CEO effective from the first of March next year. She was a general manager of brand and marketing at MTN. Chabeli takes over from Madoda Mxakwe, whose term came to an end in June. SABC board chairperson, Khathutshelo Ramukumba, told the public broadcaster that they are confident in Chabeli’s ability to drive […] todayNovember 28, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob receives millions in S&T At a state house press event, President Geingob was reacting to criticism that his government spends lavishly, including on sleek cars for both prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and her deputy, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah. Social Activist Rosa Namises provides her opinion. todayNovember 28, 2023 7
insert_link Business / Economics Trade Unions served reminder on their annual returns to the Labour Commissioner The Acting Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla says all Trade Unions and employers are sternly reminded to submit their annual returns to the Labour Commissioner within six months after the end of their financial year. todayNovember 28, 2023 32
insert_link South Africa Floyd Brink’s leave to appeal the judgment on his appointment as Joburg city manager is dismissed Former Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s bid to appeal the Gauteng High Court’s ruling, declaring his appointment unconstitutional, has been dismissed. The DA contested Brink’s appointment, filing an urgent application for review. Acting High Court Judge Steven Budlender recently deemed the appointment procedurally flawed, unlawful, and invalid. The city, however, alleges nefarious political interferences behind Brink’s removal. In addition, the city states that the consistent political onslaught and attempts to […] todayNovember 28, 2023 3