insert_link South Africa AfriForum and SAAI Urge Interpol Action on Cross-Border Stock Theft Between South Africa and Lesotho To South Africa, where AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative have called on Interpol to enhance its efforts against growing cross-border stock theft between South Africa and Lesotho. They stress the critical role of livestock farming in regional economy and food security, urging for better assessment of criminal syndicates and increased support for local law enforcement. SAAI’s Theo de Jager advocates for a robust monitoring framework to address these […] todayAugust 30, 2024 6
insert_link World Harris leads Trump in new national poll U.S Democrat, Kamala Harris leads her republican presidential rival Donald Trump 45% to 41% in a new Reuters Ipsos poll. Thursday's snapshot reflects a shake up in the race since the Vice President replaced President Joe Biden as the democratic candidate. Here's Kate Fisher reporting from Washington: todayAugust 30, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics 30 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Letshego Namibia Upgraded, South Africa Inflation Falls, Global Shares Rise, and Major Entertainment Merger Approved GCR Ratings Upgrades Letshego Namibia's Long-Term Issuer Ratings GCR Ratings has upgraded Letshego Namibia’s long-term issuer ratings to A+(NA), citing the successful listing of a N$322 million social bond on the Namibian Stock Exchange. According to The Brief, the bond proceeds will bolster financial inclusion in crucial sectors such as housing, healthcare, and education. The outlook for Letshego Namibia is now Stable. South Africa's Producer Inflation Declines South Africa's producer […] todayAugust 30, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Nigeria and Niger Strengthen Security Ties Despite Ongoing Tensions Nigeria and Niger have signed a new agreement to enhance their security cooperation, the Nigerian military announced on Thursday reports Reuters. The deal, formalized through a memorandum of understanding by the defense chiefs in Niamey, aims to reinforce collaboration and promote regional stability, despite ongoing tensions following last year's coup in Niger. todayAugust 30, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Minister of Water Stresses Water Cooperation at This Year’s World Water Week Water Minister Carl Schlettwein attended World Water Week, focusing on the theme "Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future." The event highlighted the global interconnectedness of water resources and the need for international cooperation to ensure peace and sustainability. The ministry's Jona Musheko expands on the vitality of this: todayAugust 30, 2024 17
insert_link World Israel and Hamas agrees to humanitarian pauses for polio vaccination drive The United Nations says an agreement has been reached for limited pauses in fighting to allow for the polio vaccination drive to take place in Gaza. The Israeli military and Hamas have agreed to three-day pauses as hundreds of children need to receive the vaccine after a baby contracted the first confirmed polio case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations. […] todayAugust 30, 2024 6
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Updates On Results for Three Potential Mpox Cases This week, the Health Ministry announced that 18 patients across Namibia's public and private health facilities have been tested for Mpox. Of these, 15 cases returned negative results, while the outcomes for the remaining three are still pending. Executive Director Ben Nangombe provided the latest update: todayAugust 30, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa S.A’s High Court Postpones Jacob Zuma’s Pre-Trial Hearing to 11 September In S.A, the High Court in Pietermaritzburg has delayed Jacob Zuma's pre-trial hearing for his arms deal corruption case to September 11. Zuma is set to face trial on corruption and money-laundering charges from April 14, 2025. Judge Nkosinathi Chili will explain his decision to reject Zuma's bid to remove state prosecutor Billy Downer, with the detailed reasons to be provided in two weeks. todayAugust 30, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Civil Rights Groups Protest Outside SARS Over Rising Violence Against Whistleblowers Defend Our Democracy and other civil rights groups protested outside SARS head office in Pretoria, spotlighting the rising violence against whistleblowers. This includes the recent assassination attempt of Coreth Naudé, who survived while probing a corruption case tied to SARS. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation's Phumla Williams says the protest stands in solidarity with those risking their lives for justice: todayAugust 30, 2024 10
