insert_link World Why did Japan’s prime minister decide to step down? And who might replace him? By Craig Mark, Hosei University In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end. Since coming to office in October 2021, Kishida has struggled to overcome dire approval ratings. The party has been dogged by revelations of ties to the Korean-based Unification Church […] todayAugust 15, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Enhancing Quality of Service within the Postal Sector in Namibia By Progress Enkali The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) regulates postal services in Namibia, designating Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) as the National Postal Service Operator in Namibia. CRAN oversees the implementation of the license conditions subject to the Designated Postal Operator license issued to NamPost in terms of 96 (2) of the Communications Act (No. 8 0f 2009). CRAN aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and accessibility of postal […] todayAugust 15, 2024 20
insert_link World South Korea offers talks to ease tensions with North South Korea's President says he's open to establishing a working group with North Korea in a bid to ease tensions. The comments come as Seoul marks National Liberation Day and the country's independence from Japan. East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. todayAugust 15, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia One Economy Foundation to Spotlight Intergenerational Partnerships at Annual Gala Uajokorisa Karuaihe, CEO of the One Economy Foundation, emphasized the organization's commitment to promoting intergenerational partnerships. Karuaihe shared on the upcoming annual soiree and fundraising gala dinner, scheduled for August 29 in Windhoek, will focus on highlighting the significance of such collaborations. This year's event is under the theme "Moulding the future, hand in hand todayAugust 15, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter The DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter of 2024/2025. The stats remain unpublished pending Cabinet approval. The SAPS has not released crime data since the third quarter of 2023/2024 in February. DA deputy Spokesperson on Police, Lisa Schickerling has urged Police minister, Senzo Mchunu to release the overdue statistics: todayAugust 15, 2024 7
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukifi woMalaria watwaalela eemwenyo dovaNamibia vefike po 28 fiyo opapa. Namibia okwa didilika omuvalu wovanhu vefike po 28 vatwaalelwa komukifi wo Malaria oku hovela petameko lomudo tuli. Edi odaetwa poluhaela kwao eli ominister yondjolowele moshilongo Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, pefimbo loshiindingili shoku dimbuluka efiku lo Malaria mounyuni osho sha dimbulukilwa komudingonoko wa Khorixas, moshitopolwa sha Kunene. Shangula okwati omuvalu wovanhu vefike po 12,286 ovali vadidilikwa vaningwa oihakanwa yo malaria okudja moitopolwa ngaashi Zambezi, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, oshoyo oitopolwa yopavali ya Kavango. Minister tapopi […] todayAugust 15, 2024 7
insert_link APO International African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Police Commissioner launches water projects in Kismayo and Baidoa The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Police Commissioner, Hillary Sao Kanu has concluded a tour of Jubaland and South West State where she launched water projects for police officers and local communities. During the visit, Commissioner of Police (CP) Kanu launched the commencement of solar-powered water projects at Bakiin Police Post in Baidoa and the Jubaland Police Headquarters in Kismayo. “The construction of these boreholes will meet the […] todayAugust 15, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Transparency and Fair-Trade Practices are Key for a Just Energy Transition in Africa – Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Antonio Pedro Africa needs transparent and fair-trade practices for a just energy transition, said Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) at an African Consultative Webinar on Critical Energy Transition Minerals and the UN Global Framework on Just Energy Transitions in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. He said that Africa needs to create a competitive mineral resources development environment which “allows it to ride the crest of mineral prices […] todayAugust 15, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Emergency Grant Aid in response to the Drought in Zambia and Namibia On August 15, the Government of Japan decided to extend an Emergency Grant Aid of USD 2.5 million as part of its humanitarian assistance to Zambia and Namibia in Southern Africa, which has been experiencing serious food insecurity as a result of the worst-ever drought caused by El Niño. This Emergency Grant Aid will enable the provision of emergency food relief through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The […] todayAugust 15, 2024 4
