insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Inaugurates Khorixas VTC President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre in Kunene, marking a key regional development. Funded by the Namibia Training Authority and the Ministry of Higher Education, the centre will offer courses in Bricklaying, Joinery, Plumbing, and Air Conditioning starting in September. Mbumba underscored the community’s calls for economic improvement and the government’s commitment to expanding vocational training. Minister Itah Kandji-Murangi praised youth involvement and outlined plans for future […] todayAugust 8, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Govan Mbeki Lecture Highlights Need for African Infrastructure Upgrades In S.A, The annual Govan Mbeki Lecture at the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha emphasised the importance of African infrastructure upgrades for industrialisation. Speaking at the lecture, Volkswagen Group South Africa's managing director , Martina Biene said the African Free Trade Agreement is seen as a strategic move to boost intra-African trade and position Africa as an industrial hub: todayAugust 8, 2024 10
insert_link Health / Medical Eating quickly saves time, but it takes a toll on your health – here’s how Simona pilolla 2 / Shutterstock By Esther Martínez Miguel, Universidad Nebrija and Silvia Gómez Senent, Universidad Nebrija Our fast-paced modern lives often rob us of time for basic activities like eating. Many of us grab something quick for breakfast on the way out of the house, or wolf down our lunch so we can gain a sliver more time to be productive at work, or to dedicate to our […] todayAugust 7, 2024 13
insert_link APO International National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently held a National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies. The meeting included stakeholders from various sectors involved in flood management, focusing on implementing mitigation strategies following the seasonal climate predictions and annual flood outlook that indicated a high probability of flooding. NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, reported that floods have affected communities […] todayAugust 7, 2024 2
insert_link World Hamas appoints mastermind of 7 October attacks as new leader Hamas has appointed the mastermind of the 7 October attacks on Israel, Yahya Sinwar, as its new leader. This follows the death of Ismail Haniyeh in an alleged Israeli strike in Iran last week. Sinwar’s appointment reportedly signals Hamas’s continued hardline stance amid ongoing conflict and escalations. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said late Tuesday that Sinwar's promotion was "yet another compelling reason to swiftly eliminate him and wipe this […] todayAugust 7, 2024 11
insert_link APO International The United States Announces $424 Million in Additional Assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo Today, the United States, through USAID, announced nearly $424 million in humanitarian and health assistance to address the ongoing catastrophe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This includes $414 million in humanitarian assistance to support people experiencing persistent humanitarian needs resulting from conflict and displacement. This announcement, made in Kinshasa by the U.S. Ambassador to the DRC Lucy Tamlyn and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for […] todayAugust 7, 2024 4
insert_link APO International United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner Presents His Credentials to Liberian President Joseph Boakai On August 07, 2024, United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner presented his Letters of Credence to Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. President Boakai accepted the credentials and warmly welcomed Ambassador Toner to Liberia, expressing his appreciation to President Biden for sustaining the close relationship between United States and Liberia. Accompanied by Embassy officials, Ambassador Toner expressed his eagerness to work with the Boakai-Koung Administration to foster stronger bilateral relations […] todayAugust 7, 2024 4
insert_link Africa World Food Programme can only secure 20% of drought aid for Southern Africa The United Nations World Food Programme has secured only 20 percent in drought aid for Southern Africa. This is approximately N$ 1.5-billion of its almost eight-billion-target, to address the drought in seven affected countries. The region has been hit hard by the El Niño weather pattern and faces its worst drought in decades. Despite donor support, the WFP can only provide aid to 5.9 million of the 27 million people […] todayAugust 7, 2024 7
insert_link 2 4 Business / Economics Finance Minister tables Income Tax Amendment Bill The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi has introduced the Income Tax Amendment Act of 2024 in the National Assembly. The Act provides tax relief to individuals and non-mining companies by amending Schedule 4 of the Income Tax Act of 1981, which addresses tax rates. Shiimi had announced in the February 2024 national budget that all taxpayers would receive relief by adjusting the tax tables by N$50,000, exempting […] todayAugust 7, 2024 272 4 2
