insert_link South Africa Northern Cape Premier Vows to Accelerate Economic and Social Progress Northern Cape Premier, Zamani Saul has affirmed the provincial government's commitment to rapidly addressing unemployment, economic growth, education, infrastructure, and energy challenges. In his inauguration address, Saul outlined plans to collaborate with various organizations to enhance skills development throughout the province. todayJune 26, 2024 13
insert_link Africa WHO Urges Urgent Action on Mpox Surge in Africa Amid Dangerous Congo Strain The World Health Organization has called for urgent action to address the rising spread of mpox in Africa. Rosamund Lewis, WHO's technical lead for mpox, highlighted the critical need for intervention. Meanwhile, John Claude Udahemuka from the University of Rwanda warned about a highly dangerous strain in Congo's South Kivu province, a mutated version of the clade I mpox. This strain has fatality rates of approximately 5% in adults and […] todayJune 26, 2024 8
insert_link World U.K Conservative’s pull support for two candidates over alleged election bets The UK's governing Conservative Party has pulled its support for two of its parliamentary candidates over alleged betting on the date of the election. Both candidates are being investigated by the gambling commission over the betting allegations, which form part of a wider scandal over election related betting. As our Simon Gaitán reports. todayJune 26, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South Africa Reports Third Mpox Death Amid Ongoing Outbreak South Africa's health ministry confirmed its third death from mpox amid an outbreak that began in May, with 16 laboratory-confirmed cases to date. The latest victim, a 40-year-old man from KwaZulu-Natal province, exhibited mpox-like symptoms including a widespread body rash before passing away at home. todayJune 26, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Police Open Fire on Protesters in Kenya; At Least Five Dead, Parliament Set Ablaze Police in Kenya opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the legislature, resulting in at least five deaths and dozens of injuries. Reuters says protesters, reacting to legislation that raises taxes, overwhelmed the police and set parts of the parliament building on fire. Citizen TV reported that some protesters managed to enter the Senate chamber earlier in the day. todayJune 26, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Government Moves Forward with Occupational Safety and Health Bill In response to increasing concerns about worker safety, the Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry held a stakeholder consultation to develop the Occupational Safety and Health Bill. The session aimed to create safer working environments for workers, employers, and customers, and to enhance safety measures across various industries. Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress- Mahongora Kavihuha. todayJune 26, 2024 26
insert_link World UN threatens to halt aid deliveries in Gaza The United Nations to protect humanitarian workers in Gaza. Speaking at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said indiscriminate attacks on convoys are impeding the delivery of aid. It's now emerged that senior U.N. officials told Israel they will suspend aid operations unless urgent steps are taken to better protect humanitarian workers. As our Jody Jacobs reports. todayJune 26, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Potential Highlighted at African Hospitality Investment Forum At the African Hospitality Investment Forum, Connie-Marlene Theyse of FNB Namibia emphasized the country's growing appeal as a tourism and business travel destination. Tourism contributed 7% to Namibia’s GDP in 2022, worth 14.3 billion Namibian dollars. The forum and the recent AviaDev Conference in Windhoek underscore Namibia's potential for further growth and its readiness to welcome more tourists. todayJune 26, 2024 34
insert_link Business / Economics 26 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Business News Roundup: Port of Walvis Bay Drops in Rankings, Sibanye Stillwater Seeks $500 Million, Dollar Strengthens, and Oil Prices Fall Global Shipping Challenges: The Port of Walvis Bay's Decline The Port of Walvis Bay has experienced a significant drop in global rankings, as highlighted by the World Bank's latest report. Once positioned at 293rd in 2022, the port now finds itself at 382nd out of 405 ports in 2023. The 2023 Container Port Performance Index by High Economic Intelligence identifies several contributing factors to this decline, raising concerns about […] todayJune 26, 2024 24
