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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: July 2024

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Health / Medical

Progress in Neonatal Unit Construction and ICU Expansion Highlight Ministry’s Healthcare Commitment

Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, praised progress on the N$27 million Neonatal Unit at Swakopmund Hospital, which faced delays but is now advancing under a new contractor. The unit, set to be completed in six months, will include 28 beds for standard, high-care, and intensive care, supporting decentralized healthcare to ease pressure on central hospitals. Nangombe also highlighted efforts to enhance ICU services […]

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Sport

Duran homer lifts American League to MLB All-Star Game victory

  Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran belted a two-run home run in the fifth inning to lift the American League to a 5-3 victory over the National League in Major League Baseball's All-Star Game on Tuesday. Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Japanese superstar, had staked the National League to a 3-0 lead with a three-run blast in the top of the third. But the AL scored five unanswered […]

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South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal premier says due to the magnitude and frequency of disasters, the province is financially constrained

In South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal premier ,Thami Ntuli says due to the magnitude and frequency of disasters, the province is financially constrained in providing the required relief to affected communities. Raging fires that occurred in various communities in the province’s northern and midlands areas have claimed at least 14 lives, with 25 others injured, and thousands left homeless. The deceased include six firefighters. Ntuli says the heavy rains, tornadoes, and fire […]

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Africa

Sudan Conflict Displaces Over 10 Million, Worsens Hunger Crisis

Reuters compiled this reports on the International Organization for Migration reporting on Tuesday that more than 10 million Sudanese, or 20% of the population, have been displaced since the conflict began in April 2023. This marks the world's largest displacement crisis. The ongoing war has left half of Sudan's 50 million people facing a hunger crisis and in urgent need of humanitarian aid.

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Business / Economics

TransUnion Study Shows Financial Optimism Among Namibians Despite Current Challenges

A recent TransUnion Quarter 2 Consumer Pulse Study for this year reveals that while Namibian households continue to face financial difficulties, there is optimism about future income prospects. The study indicates that 38% of consumers experienced stagnant incomes and 34% faced decreases, while 28% reported increases. Despite high inflation averaging 5.9% in 2023, 81% of consumers, particularly younger generations, remain hopeful about their financial future.

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Understanding Microprudential Oversight: Insights from Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama

In a recent discussion, Josef Kefas Sheehama delved into the critical role of the Microprudential Oversight Committee (MOC) in Namibia's financial landscape. Addressing key concerns raised by recent reports, Sheehama underscored the committee's pivotal function in safeguarding financial stability amidst economic challenges. The conversation was sparked by findings from TransUnion indicating that nearly 49% of Namibians struggle to meet their financial obligations. Sheehama emphasized that such statistics underscore the urgency […]

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South Africa

S.A’s Automobile Association reports minor changes in fuel prices for next month

S.A's Automobile Association reports minor changes in fuel prices for next month, with mid-month data indicating slight decreases, with 95-octane petrol down seven-cents per litre and 93-octane petrol down four-cents per litre. Diesel prices may slightly go down by one-cent per litre. While illuminating paraffin could increase by approximately six-cents per litre. The Association’s spokesperson Eleanor Mavimbela says despite decreases, high fuel prices persist, urging a review of the fuel […]

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