insert_link World Zelensky’s office denies plans for interview with Tucker Carlson American journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on Thursday he had secured an interview with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, but the presidential office denied there were any such plans. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayJuly 5, 2024 4
insert_link APO International South Africa’s Petroleum Ministry Partners with African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Drive Investment in Frontier Exploration South Africa represents one of the world’s final frontiers for offshore oil and gas exploration, with indicated resources measuring as much as nine billion barrels. The country’s offshore gas resources are estimated at 60 trillion cubic feet (tcf) while onshore shale could be as much as 390 tcf. While exploration has been slow, recent developments in M&A activity and project advancement promise to reverse this trend, creating new pathways for […] todayJuly 4, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Swaitex organisers invite SMEs to showcase their products With the Swakopmund International Trade Expo currently underway in the Erongo region. The organiser of the event, the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s CEO, Charity Mwiya has invited SMEs to network and showcase their products at this year’s Swaitex. Future Media Tara van Eck spoke to Mwiya earlier today. todayJuly 4, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Angola: African Development Bank Vice President Akin-Olugbade on mission to boost development impact African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Vice-President for Regional delivery, Integration and Business Delivery, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade has completed a mission to Angola in which she held several strategic, high-level dialogue sessions with authorities of the country. The talks provided the foundation for the implementation of the Bank’s new 2024-2029 Country Strategy Paper. The country strategy paper, which will guide the cooperation between the Bank and Angola for the next five years, was […] todayJuly 4, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Namibians concerned over rising corruption Afrobarometer has released new data on the state of corruption in Namibia. The survey reveals that two-thirds of Namibians believe corruption is worsening, though this share has decreased recently while a majority think that many government, civil society, and business representatives are involved in corruption. Most Namibians meanwhile feel that the government is performing poorly in combating corruption and that ordinary citizens risk retaliation if they speak out. Here’s Graham […] todayJuly 4, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 49% of Namibian consumers struggle with high cost of living Namibian households are struggling financially amid high living costs, according to the latest findings from the Consumer Pulse Study conducted by TransUnion. The study reveals a significant increase in financial strain, with 49% of consumers now anticipating difficulty in fully paying their current bills and loans, up from 45% in Q3 2023. Lara Enslin, CEO of TransUnion Namibia, stressed that these findings reveal a proactive approach by consumers to manage […] todayJuly 4, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Government warns of scam impersonating Labour Minister The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has warned against an impersonation scam currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely claiming to be representing Minister Utoni Nujoma. The impersonator is sending messages to individuals, asking for personal details to allegedly register them as beneficiaries for a supposed European Development Fund grant. Here is the Ministry's spokesperson Jeremia Namalenga. todayJuly 4, 2024 7
insert_link World German rail apologises for Euro 2024 travel delays Germany's national rail operator has apologised to football fans for delays and overcrowding during the European football Championship. Germany is currently hosting Euro 2024, with millions visiting the country to cheer on their squads. Germany's Deutsche Bahn apologized to fans for late trains and overcrowded conditions during Euro 2024 in Germany. A senior board member admitted DB had not been "offering the quality that everyone deserves." The New York Times meanwhile ran a feature […] todayJuly 4, 2024 5
insert_link World Voters cast ballot in UK general election Voting has begun across the United Kingdom in a general election which polling suggests could bring an end to 14 years of the Conservative Party in government. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced snap elections in May. Voters in 650 constituencies will elect members of Parliament to the lower chamber and the House of Commons. Throughout Thursday, tens of millions of voters have the chance to choose who they would like […] todayJuly 4, 2024 5
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
