insert_link Namibia Government Condemns Attempted Coup in DRC, Calls for Peace Initiatives Namibia has unequivocally condemned the attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo, affirming its steadfast stance against unconstitutional power transitions. Minister Peya Mushelenga emphasized Namibia's adherence to African Union principles, advocating for the rejection of any unconstitutional change of governments. Namibia also expressed support for the Southern African Development Community's commitment to promoting peace and security in the region. Additionally, Mushelenga called upon the international community to aid in […] todayMay 21, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa S.A. President Ramaphosa Engages in Bilateral Talks with EU’s Michel S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Council president Charles Michel had a bilateral telephone conversation, where they discussed regional and global issues. South Africa has a strong strategic partnership with the European Union. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says the two reaffirmed the importance of South African and European engagement to address challenges to global peace and security, as well as reaffirmed the importance of respect for international law: todayMay 21, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Inter-Social group competition at the Windhoek Golf Club On the past weekend the Windhoek Golf Club hosted a second inter-social groups stableford competition. The WGC boasts with eleven social groups of which seven participated. The competition did not attract as many players as the first competition. Some thoughts will go into this series event to make it more attractive. Each group’s individual points were added and divided by the numbers of players in that group (max. 10) […] todayMay 21, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Young table tennis stars shine bright at National Championships The Namibia Table Tennis Association (NTTA) hosted the national Youth Championships at Wanderers Sports Grounds on Saturday, 18 May 2023. The junior men competed in under 11, under 15 and under 19 while the junior ladies competed in under 15 and under 19. The young stars also competed in junior ladies’ doubles, junior men doubles and mixed doubles. Despite the absence of various schools, many players showed up at […] todayMay 21, 2024 7
insert_link World U.S criticises ICC arrest warrant application The United States has condemned the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor for seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. President Joseph Biden says the application is "outrageous," and has promised to "stand with Israel." Reporting for us is Benji Hyer. todayMay 21, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Criticizes Minister for Delay in Mining Cadastral System The DA in South Africa alleges that Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe has failed to sign a service level agreement with selected companies for a new mining cadastral system, despite promises made at the February mining indaba. Citing a Fraser Institute report indicating South Africa's unattractiveness for mining investment, the party contends that resolving a backlog of mining rights could unleash 30 billion rand in investments. James Lorimer […] todayMay 21, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia KK Palace, NCS promoted to Premier League King Kauluma (KK) Palace Football Club made history this weekend by winning their stream and making a comeback to the top division of Namibian football 20 years after being demoted to the Northwest Stream First Division Football League. The Ondangwa team, who competed in the NPL in 2004-05, has shown a lot of tenacity on their way to returning to the top division after winning the NWSFD league […] todayMay 21, 2024 101
insert_link Namibia Vehicle Sales Plummet in April 2024, Marking Year’s Lowest Figures In April 2024, vehicle sales plummeted to 899 units, down from 1,451 units in March and 1,004 units in April last year, representing a negative growth rate of 38.0% month-on-month and 10.5% year-on-year. The decline, driven primarily by commercial vehicles, was the lowest monthly sales recorded this year. Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde. todayMay 21, 2024 35
insert_link Business / Economics 21 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Let’s Explore the Latest Financial Developments In the dynamic landscape of business and finance, staying updated with the latest news and market movements is essential. Here's a snapshot of recent noteworthy events in the realm of commerce and investment: Let she go Holdings Namibia's Successful N$260 Million Offering Let she go Holdings Namibia recently made waves by issuing a N$260 million three-year senior unsecured social note on the Namibian Stock Exchange. This move garnered […] todayMay 21, 2024 9
