insert_link Business / Economics Technical Advisory Committee carries out public consultations in relation to the Fima legislation Appointed by the Minister of Finance Ipumbu Shiimi, the Technical Advisory Committee is carrying out public consultations in relation to the Fima legislation. Its objectives include consolidation and harmonisation the laws regulating financial institutions, financial intermediaries, and financial markets in Namibia and to provide for incidental matters. Chairperson of the Comittee Dr Manfred Zamuee. todayNovember 28, 2023 15
insert_link Business / Economics U.S. retail sales expected to exceed last year’s numbers during Cyber Monday U.S. consumers are poised for another day of record online shopping on Cyber Monday; when retailers traditionally offer big discounts. That is off the back of a surge in deals from Black Friday, just before the weekend. Our U.S correspondent Caroline Malone reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa Suspect charged over shooting of Palestinian students in US A man has appeared in court following the shooting of three Palestinian college students in the US state of Vermont. Suspect Jason J. Eaton was arrested on Saturday and his apartment was searched. He's been charged with three counts of second-degree attempted murder, and is being held without bail. Eaton has pleaded not guilty. Sally Patterson has more. todayNovember 28, 2023 12
insert_link South Africa SA’s Dlamini-Zuma urges men to take a stand for the safety of women and girls across the African continent SA's Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, urges men to take a stand for the safety of women and girls across the African continent. Speaking at the third Africa Union Men’s Conference on Positive Masculinity in Pretoria, Dlamini-Zuma emphasises the need for men to raise their voices, fostering awareness against gender-based violence and femicide. The two-day conference, she notes, will delve into social […] todayNovember 28, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Over 90 traffic summons issued during festive period in Oshikoto region alone A total of 93 traffic summons were issued to drivers for violating traffic rules and regulations during the ongoing festive season operation period in the Oshikoto Region. According to the crime update issued on Monday by Oshikoto Namibian Police Force’s Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels, the police have recorded a number of crimes of concern during the season operation period from 17 to 27 November. He further reported that the vehicle […] todayNovember 28, 2023
insert_link Africa Will ‘Big Oil’ influence COP28 talks as Namibia fights climate change challenges? With COP28 around the corner, people are worried about the influence of big oil companies on the climate talks. Namibia, a country that is facing climate challenges, has to decide how it will respond, especially with news about the United Arab Emirates planning oil and gas deals during the talks. Recent reports from independent journalists at the Centre for Climate Reporting working with the BBC reveal that the UAE, which […] todayNovember 27, 2023 15
insert_link World Japan, China, and South Korea hold trilateral summit Japan, China, and South Korea are looking to reach a leaders' summit as soon as possible. It follows the first talks in four years between Foreign Ministers from the three countries in Busan on Sunday. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayNovember 27, 2023 21
insert_link Business / Economics Germany faces increase in business bankruptcies A new report released in Germany shows Europe's biggest economy is experiencing a sharp rise in businesses declaring bankruptcies. The findings underscore concerns about the health of the European economy as it battles record inflation and high energy costs. todayNovember 27, 2023 19
insert_link Africa Armed violence forces 450,000 to flee in DR Congo An increase in armed violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to an influx of displaced people. The United Nations says 450,000 people have been forced to flee their homes over the past 6 weeks. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayNovember 27, 2023 44