Famine risk is real for 14 areas of Sudan amid ongoing fighting

[[{"value":"According to the latest UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative, over half the population in Sudan – 25.6 million people – face “crisis or worse” conditions between now September 2024, coinciding with the lean season. Learn more about famine and the IPC's five levels of food security in our explainer here. Even worse, 755,000 people face phase five “catastrophic” conditions in 10 states, including in Greater Darfur as well […]

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Business / Economics

NamRA warns of penalties for late tax returns

The Namibia Revenue Agency has reminded the public to submit their income tax returns for the fiscal year 2023/24 before the deadline. NamRa spokesperson, Steven Ndorokaze stressed the importance of timely submission to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

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World

Euroskeptic parties in talks to for faction

Central and Eastern European leaders are reportedly discussing the formation of a new faction within the European Parliament. According to Hungary's Nepszava newspaper, the proposed group would include Hungarian, Czech, and Slovak parties outside any EP political group, as Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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Africa

Zambia gets funds from IMF as drought takes toll

The International Monetary Fund has agreed to immediately disburse $569.6 million to Zambia, boosting the country’s foreign exchange reserves as it deals with its worst drought in almost 60 years. Bloomberg reports that the money includes an augmentation of $385.7 million. The funds will assist Zambia’s drought relief measures.

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Namibia

Eenhana and Ruacana sign cooperation MoU

To improve service delivery, the Eenhana Town Council and Ruacana Town Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on various areas of Agreed Partnerships and Co-operation for mutual benefits. Eenhana Town Council Spokesperson Ottilie Shingenge.

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Africa

Demonstrators in Kenya prepare to resume protests

Protestors in Kenya are preparing to resume demonstrations despite President Ruto declining to sign the finance bill into law. They aim to 'occupy State House,' insisting only Ruto's resignation will satisfy them. Isabel Nakirya reports. Analysts said that while the finance bill initially triggered the protests, they have now expanded to reflect broad dissatisfaction with the government. Protesters in Nairobi told Al Jazeera they are demanding the president's resignation. […]

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World

Relief chief pledges UN aid operation will continue across Gaza

Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths says that UN humanitarians remain deeply committed to delivering aid across war-torn Gaza, despite speculation that operations could be suspended due to safety concerns. The UN relief chief denied that any “ultimatum” had been given by the Israeli military.

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Namibia

Heroes’ Day to be commemorated at Omuthiya

Namibia is set to commemorate this year’s 34th Heroes’ Day at the Omuthiya Recreational Park in the Oshikoto region on August 26th. The event, themed “Honouring Our Martyrs,” will pay homage to and reflect on the bravery of the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle, which began on August 26th, 1966, at Omugulugwombashe and paved the way for a sovereign and independent Namibia. Oshikoto Region Governor, Penda Ya Ndakolo.

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Business / Economics

NCCI plans Swakopmund trade expo in July

The 9th Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Swakopmund International Trade Expo will be held from July 1st to 6th, 2024, at Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund. The official ceremony on July 3rd will be attended by President Nangolo Mbumba and Botswana’s President Makgweetsi Masisi. The Expo will also include business seminars aimed at influencing policy direction. Here’s NCCI Economist, Milner Siboleka, with more.

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