insert_link 3 Oshiwambo Epangulo lomufitaongalo ta tamanekelwa omadipao ovakwaneongalo laye mo Kenya, ola hovela Omangu mo Kenya oyati oya hovela nepangelo linasha nomufitaongalo oo tapangulilwa omadipao ovanhu vongeleka yaye vedulife po 400. Paul Mackenzie,takutiwa okuli omuwiliki wongeleka yo Good News International Church, okwa taalela omatamaneko ayooloka omo mwakwatelwa omadipao, ehepeko lounona oshoyo oukulo. Omatamaneko oo ataalela okweya poluhaela shalandula eshi kweli tuwilwe eembila dovanhu omafele mu April 2023, ovo vaitavelwa kutya ovali ovakwaneongalo laye. Mackenzie pefimbo aholokele komesho yomangu mu January 2024, okweli popilile […] todayAugust 13, 2024 18 3
insert_link Africa Smaller African economies are getting more investor attention By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency Small African economies are punching above their weight to emerge as the most attractive to investors, bolstered by their higher economic and personal freedoms. A new study, ‘The 2024 RMB Where to Invest in Africa report,’ shows that investors are looking beyond markets with big populations and larger economies. Instead, they are seeking destinations with higher levels of stability and […] todayAugust 13, 2024 23
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Exploring Namibia’s Unemployment Grant Proposal: An Interview with Benjamin Schernick In a recent discussion, Benjamin Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, shared his insights on the proposed unemployment grant. Schernick expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the grant, noting that it is neither a novel idea nor particularly effective. "Firstly, this is nothing new," Schernick remarked. "Many countries already have unemployment grants, which are complex systems often criticized for their criteria and effectiveness. When recipients […] todayAugust 13, 2024 20
insert_link World Trump-Musk interview hit by technical glitches Technical problems hit Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on the social media platform X, with the entrepreneur blaming a "massive" cyber attack for the problems.The former president spoke about his assassination attempt, immigration, the war in Ukraine, and called his rival Kamala Harris a "third rate phony candidate". Corresponding for us is Nick Harper from Washington. todayAugust 13, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Justice Ministry Advocates for Guardian Fund Autonomy The Justice ministry is advocating for the Guardian Fund, valued at over N$2 billion, to become an autonomous entity. Acting Chief Public Relations Officer Edmund //Khoaseb stated that the Fund, currently managed as a department within the Ministry, needs restructuring to enhance its management and efficiency. todayAugust 13, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa Confirms 44th SADC Summit Will Proceed in Zimbabwe Amid Human Rights Concerns South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation states South Africa cannot move the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe. This comes as calls for action mount against Zimbabwe’s crackdown on opposition and civil society. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch demand the release of those arrested. Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri emphasised the need for dialogue to address unrest ahead of the summit: todayAugust 13, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia gives insights on the proposed unemployment grant Benjamin Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, shared his insights on the proposed unemployment grant. Schernick expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the grant, noting that it is neither a novel idea nor particularly effective. todayAugust 13, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa Calls for Public Access to National Sexual Offenders Register Build One South Africa has launched a nationwide petition calling for the national register of sexual offenders to be made public and easily accessible. The party argues that the current process for accessing the register, which involves a 150-rand fee and a six-week wait, obstructs transparency and accountability. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, BOSA deputy leader, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster believes that public access is vital for community safety and for deterring sexual […] todayAugust 13, 2024 21
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Aviation Workers to Strike Over Controversial Adani Deal Aviation staff at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will strike from August 19, opposing a government plan to involve India's Adani Group in expanding and operating the airport. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union, representing around 10,000 members, argues that the $1.85 billion investment proposal has not followed proper legal procedures. todayAugust 13, 2024 8