insert_link Namibia Report Suggests Israel May Preemptively Strike Iran; Namibia Issues Warnings to Citizens During a meeting with the Prime Minister, defense officials, as reported by The Times of Israel, considered the option of a preemptive strike on Iran, emphasizing that such action would only be possible if the intelligence on Iran’s intentions is absolutely certain. Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, issued a warning to Namibians in the Middle East. todayAugust 5, 2024 27
insert_link Business / Economics Mines and Energy ministry Unveils New Customer Service Charter The Mines and Energy ministry will launch its Customer Service Charters today at its Head Office. This Charter highlights the ministry's commitment to delivering top-tier customer service, as stated by spokesperson Ten Hasheela. todayAugust 5, 2024 32
insert_link Business / Economics 5 August 2024 Morning Biz News: July Retail Basket Costs Drop, Rand Strengthens, and Markets React to Economic Uncertainty In July, OK Foods saw a notable decrease in basket costs, dropping by 9.9%, as reported by The Brief. Conversely, Choppies experienced a rise of 4.7% in basket costs. Other major retailers also reported price reductions, with Spar offering the lowest price for Top Score 5kg. Among hypermarkets, Woermann Brock emerged as the most affordable, while Metro saw the highest increase in basket costs. On Friday, the South African […] todayAugust 5, 2024 8
insert_link Africa ANC rejects calls to relocate the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe In South Africa, the ANC has rejected calls to relocate the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe due to activist arrests. President Mnangagwa insists Zimbabwe won’t tolerate violence ahead of the summit on August 17. Mnangagwa emphasised that the country’s ongoing peace enables it to pursue transformative projects. ANC spokesperson Zuko Godlimpi stated that Zimbabwe issues should be addressed in Zimbabwe: todayAugust 5, 2024 12
insert_link World Kamala Harris campaign raises $310 million in July Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has announced it raised more than 300 million dollars in July, the largest monthly total so far in this year's election cycle. The majority of those donations came after US President Joe Biden's announcement that he wouldn't seek reelection. Ira Spitzer reports. todayAugust 5, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Ambrosius Kumbwa Elected President of All People’s Party The All People's Party elected Ambrosius Kumbwa as its President for a five-year term during a three-day national congress held in Rundu over the weekend. The congress, which started on Friday and concluded on Sunday, also saw Linus Mutjila elected as vice president, Faustinus Wakudumo as national chairperson, and Christiana //Gowases as deputy chairperson. Marius !Goraseb assumed the position of secretary general, with Anastasia Mbathera as vice secretary general. In […] todayAugust 5, 2024 35
insert_link APO International Enhancing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Surveillance and Control in Southern Africa: Key Takeaways from Lesotho Workshop Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe and highly contagious ailment which affects cloven hoofed animals. This disorder threatens food security, livelihoods and also results in economic losses to many states in the African Continent that depend on these animals to generate income. The continuous circulation of this virus leads to the reduction of the quality and quantity of livestock products. In a move to mitigate and control the […] todayAugust 4, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Sheikhul Islam of Thailand attended the 9th Fatwa International Conference in Cairo His Eminence Mr. Aroon Boonchom, Sheikhul Islam of Thailand, and delegation visited Egypt to participate in the 9th Fatwa International Conference under the theme "Fatwa and the Ethical Foundation in an Accelerating World" during 29-31 July 2024 in Cairo. His Eminence was invited to give a speech at the opening ceremony alongside high-level representatives from various countries. In his speech, His Eminence mentioned the role of the Office of Sheikhul […] todayAugust 3, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Egypt: Opening of the 2024 International Academic Fair On 25 July 2024, Ms. Thanavon Pamaranon, Chargé d’affaires a.i., delivered opening remarks at the 2024 International Academic Fair at the El Weili Youth Club, Cairo. The Chargé d’affaires expressed appreciation to the 69th Committee of Thai Students’ Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage for the great preparation and encouraged Thai students to actively participate in the various activities. The said event shall provide a useful platform for students […] todayAugust 3, 2024 8
