insert_link Namibia Independent Presidential Candidate Promises Financial Relief Program For All Namibians Independent Presidential candidate AIli Angula has announced plans for the "Financial Family Relief: The RiseTogether Program," which will offer N$1,750 per month to all Namibians aged 18-59 for a duration of three years if she assumes office. Activist Herbert Jauch weighs in on the proposal. Namibia Nutrition and Food Alliance director: Ben Schernick todayMay 8, 2024 27
insert_link World U.S holds up arms to Israel amid hopes of ceasefire The United States is holding up arms shipments to Israel, a move — officials claim — is intended to send a political message to its Middle East ally. The decision was initially reported over the weekend, and marks the first time the US has delayed a potential weapons sale to Israel since Hamas attacked the country seven months ago. With the details, Benji Hyer. todayMay 8, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia City and MTC Partner to Boost Safety Measures Windhoek City and MTC have formed a crucial partnership to bolster safety and security efforts in the city. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, they aim to empower the Windhoek City Police Service with advanced technologies to combat crime more effectively. Lydia Amutenya, the City's spokesperson. todayMay 8, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Search Intensifies And Hope Persists for Trapped George Building Collapse Victims in Western Cape Western Cape Disaster Management says all individuals still trapped under the rubble of the collapsed multi-storey building under construction in George, will be treated as alive for the next three days. This is as search and rescue efforts continue. Seven of the 75 construction workers who were on-site at the time of the collapse have been killed, while 41 remain trapped. Western Cape Disaster Management chief, Colin Deiner, says rescuers […] todayMay 8, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Namibia Celebrates Nurses Day, Stressing Economic Impact Namibia marks International Nurses Day today with a theme centered on the economic power of nursing care. The focus is on addressing financial challenges and undervaluation nurses face despite their critical role in healthcare. The day aims to reshape perceptions and emphasize the economic benefits of investing in nursing. Junias Shilunga, Secretary-General of the Nurses Union. todayMay 8, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics 08 May 2024: Morning Biz News: Global Economic Update: NamPower Secures Funding, Amazon Enters South Africa, Nigeria Imposes Money Transfer Levy, Dollar Strengthens 1. NamPower Secures N$2.6 Billion from World Bank for Energy Project: Namibia's power utility, NamPower, has clinched a significant funding boost from the World Bank. The N$2.6 billion secured for its Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage Project marks a pivotal moment, representing the first energy project support from the World Bank to Namibia. The investment will be channeled towards bolstering the country's transmission network, signaling a commitment to enhancing […] todayMay 8, 2024 18
insert_link World TikTok sues over potential U.S ban TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have sued the US government over a new law that could potentially see the platform banned nationwide within a year…unless it's sold to a non-Chinese company. When passing the law last month, US lawmakers expressed fear that the Chinese government could force TikTok to turn over user data … or to manipulate algorithms to influence public opinion. todayMay 8, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has cautioned the media and the public against the spread of fake news Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has cautioned the media and the public against the spread of fake news, including playing politics in the wake of the five-story George building collapse. He emphasised the need to focus on the rescue efforts, with 47 people still trapped under the rubble and six confirmed dead. Winde condemns the reports of misinformation, including false claims about the number of casualties: todayMay 8, 2024 80
insert_link Namibia Business Association Proposes Government Ownership of 50% of Natural Resources The Namibian Local Business Association suggests that the government should own 50% of Namibia's natural resources to ensure more significant benefits for Namibians. Peter Amadhila, Naloba's vice president, proposed this after a meeting with the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo. Alweendo hinted at the government acquiring shares in the mining industry for free, although the exact percentage hasn't been specified. This idea has drawn criticism from Veston Malango, […] todayMay 8, 2024 20
