NamBTS gives blood stock update

NamBTS gives blood stock update

The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia has a critical shortage of blood since last year, with reserves declining. NAMBTS needs over 170 blood donations daily to meet the demand for blood in hospitals. We contacted Titus Shivute from the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia, for an update.

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World

Nevada Democrats and Republicans pick presidential candidates

US President Joe Biden is hoping for another strong showing in the Nevada primary contest on Tuesday, following an overwhelming win in South Carolina. Republican voters in the state are also choosing their candidate this week - but it's causing confusion. Nick Harper reports.

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South Africa

UN selects South Africa’s Dire Tladi for ICJ role

Professor Dire Tladi is set to be sworn in as South Africa’s first permanent judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague today. The former professor of international law at the University of Pretoria was elected by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. Tladi will serve a term of nine years as a member of the ICJ.

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Business / Economics

FNB Namibia warns against cyber fraud

As online shopping continues to grow, FNB Namibia is advising customers to be wary of cyber criminals when purchasing goods or online services. Here is FNB Namibia Risk Manager, Vernon Husselmann with more.

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Namibia

Government’s N$2.4 billion land acquisition benefits thousands

The government owns about 3.5 million hectares of freehold agricultural land acquired at more than N$2.4 billion, which makes up 494 commercial farms allocated to about 5480 beneficiaries as of July 2023 through the Resettlement Program. Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform spokesperson, Jona Musheko says that farming units have been allocated to beneficiaries.

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Africa

Africa’s billionaire club hits $82.4 billion

Aliko Dangote from Nigeria is Africa's richest person for the 13th year in a row, says Forbes magazine. Even though Nigeria's economy is struggling, Dangote's wealth went up by $400 million last year to $13.9 billion. The Forbes list has 20 billionaires from Africa, worth a total of $82.4 billion. According to the BBC, South Africa, and Egypt have the most billionaires on the list. Johann Rupert from South Africa […]

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Africa

World Bank investigates Tanzanian tourism project allegations

The World Bank says is investigating allegations of human rights violations committed by Tanzanian authorities during the implementation of a $150 million tourism resource management project. Daniel Kijo reports.

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Business / Economics

Namibia’s export earnings declined in December

Namibia's export earnings declined by 1.9% to N$11.5 billion in December 2023 from N$11.8 billion in November 2023, while the import bill dropped by 25% to N$15.8 billion. Despite this, exports remained on an upward trend, reaching N$105.0 billion in 2023, exceeding the N$100 billion mark set in 2022 when it registered N$97.4 billion in exports. Here is the Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo.

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World

António Guterres sets up review of UNWRA

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed an independent review group to assess the UN Relief and Works Agency in Gaza. This follows accusations that at least 12 staff members of the agency were involved in Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel last year.

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