insert_link Local Chair Cardin Urges UN Secretary-General to Urgently Bolster Response to Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, calling on him to lead an immediate response to the spiraling humanitarian situation in Sudan. Chair Cardin stressed the need to redouble efforts to confront the humanitarian crisis, particularly in the wake of this month’s famine declaration. “The devastating famine in Sudan was both predictable and preventable. At a […] todayAugust 22, 2024 7
Oshiwambo Aanahambo mOndonga indhindhilikitheni koombelewa dhelelo Elelo lyomuthigululwakalo gwaNdonga otali indile aanahambo ayehe yeli melelo lyOndonga, opo yiinyolithe kombelewa yelelo mOluno. Amushanga gwelelo Frans Enkali okwa tseyitha ndhoka montumwafo ndjoka a tumu moshigwana. Enkali ta popi kutya omainyolitho ngoka otaga tameke momasiku 28 Aguste sigo 29 gomwedhi twa taalela. Ta gwedhapo kutya eishangitho ndyoka oli nasha nuulithilo woohambo, nelelo olya hala opo oohambo adhihe dhi kale dha ndhindhilikwa. Otaku indilwa opo ya faalele uumutse wawo woshilongo […] todayAugust 22, 2024 11 2 4
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo IUM mEenhana Ota egululwa pambelewa mu Kotomba Oshiputudhilo sho International University of Management (IUM) osha tseyitha tashi kala sha manitha etungo lyoshitayi ShomEenhana moshitopolwa shaOhangwena nziya. Ndhika odha thamunwa komunambelewa gwiipambele yoshigwana nomakwatathano Gerry Munyama ohela, pethimbo ayi moonkundathana niikundaneki. Munyama ta popi kutya Ota thanekwa opo eegululo pambelewa li ningwa pehulilo lya Kotomba nuumvo, opo ihe oshiluku shaalongwa yotango otashi tameke ootundi mu Januali omumvo twa taalela. Okwa gwedhapo kutya otaya ka tameke nookosa odhindji ngaashi […] todayAugust 22, 2024 15 1
insert_link APO International TikTok Announces Industry-First Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council TikTok (www.TikTok.com) is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers, members from academia, NGOs, and community leaders, TikTok aims to foster a collaborative approach to ensuring a secure and positive platform environment. This announcement was made at TikTok's Safety Summit […] todayAugust 22, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Fed minutes suggest rate cut on the cards The Federal Reserve looks increasingly likely to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September. Minutes from the US central bank's July meeting, released on Wednesday, show most policymakers supported a reduction if inflation continued to cool. Here's the report with Sally Patterson. todayAugust 22, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town is urging the National Energy Regulator to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike The City of Cape Town is urging the National Energy Regulator to reject Eskom’s proposed 44-percent electricity tariff hike. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis argues that the increase, driven by Eskom’s financial mismanagement, would heavily impact small businesses and households, particularly lower-income families. According to Hill-Lewis, the city is investing in its own energy infrastructure to reduce reliance on the power utility and mitigate the impact of future tariff increases: todayAugust 22, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia African Centre for Governance Says Namibia is ready for a smooth election The African Centre for Governance team arrived in Namibia on August 18, to conduct a pre-election assessment mission. Election Expert, Tendai Mbanje explained that their mission, which runs until tomorrow, involves engaging with key electoral stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the government, civil society, and political parties. The goal is to assess the country's preparedness for the upcoming elections and provide recommendations to ensure a credible electoral process. […] todayAugust 22, 2024 67
insert_link Namibia Namibia Targets 45% Local Service Provision in Oil and Gas Sector Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino announced that the country currently meets about 45% of the oil and gas industry's service needs. To further increase this capacity, the Ministry of Mines and Energy will create a supplier database and develop policies to boost local capabilities. The Ministry is focusing on advancing local content through updated policies and a comprehensive industrial survey. The upcoming phases will require significant investment, and the Ministry is […] todayAugust 22, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics 15-22 August Weekly Economics Wrap: Global Market Movements and Strategic Investments Highlight Weekly Economic Developments Namibian Gold Exploration and Energy Developments Wia Gold's Exploration Success: Australian gold exploration company Wia Gold has announced significant progress at its Kokoseb gold project. Recent drilling efforts have confirmed the presence of existing gold zones, uncovered high-grade mineralization at depth, and identified a new mineralized area in the eastern zone. This marks a pivotal development in Namibia's growing mining sector. NAMCOR's Strategic Investments Pay Off: The National Petroleum Corporation […] todayAugust 22, 2024 12
