insert_link Namibia Finance Ministry calls for employee PAYE refunds after tax changes The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has instructed employers to reimburse employees once the new statutory tax rates are gazetted, according to a media release issued on Saturday. The Ministry's spokesperson, Wilson Shikoto, explains. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor said that the amendment will provide consumers with additional relief over and above the 25 basis points repo rate reduction seen last month. Meanwhile, business owner […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 104
insert_link APO International Uganda: Parliament Sacco posts Shs9.6 billion in growth The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has hailed the Uganda Parliamentary Sacco for its continuous expansion following a Shs 9.6 billion growth in 2024, which is a 15 percent increase from last year’s Shs8.3 billion. In a speech read on her behalf by the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon Frederick Ngobi, Speaker Among said the Sacco’s growth is a welcome development, as it shields MPs and […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Uganda: Speaker calls for increased citizen participation in budget processes The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices to foster increased citizens participation in budget processes. Speaker Among made the remarks in a speech read on her behalf by Parliamentary Commissioner Hon Solomon Silwany during the 7th Annual African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (An-PBO) Conference, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort on Monday, 16 September 2024. Citizen involvement and participation, said Among, engenders […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Médecins sans frontières (MSF) raises alarm over cuts to food rations for Sudanese refugees in Eastern Chad As the civil war in Sudan continues to rage and drive people out of the country, humanitarian needs, including access to enough food, remain critical in refugee camps in eastern Chad, which has received over half a million refugees since the outbreak of the war in April 2023. In Aboutengue, one of the camps, nearly 44,500 Sudanese refugees—the majority of whom are women and children—are facing severe cuts to food […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 4
insert_link APO International United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) reviews the environmental performance of Mongolia for the second time After Morocco (2022) and Mauritania (2023), the UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews (EPR) continue to reach beyond the region of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Mongolia has requested UNECE to undertake its second review, following the first in 2017. Today, a multidisciplinary team of 17 international experts, met with 30 officials representing various environmental and sectoral authorities of Mongolia. Ms. Ariuntuya Dorjsuren, Director General of the International Cooperation […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Swapo and IPC manifestos reveal big budget plans The Swapo Party's manifesto. Launched on Saturday, promises to spend over N$85 billion to create jobs for unemployed Namibians over the next five years if they win the election. The Independent Patriots for Change also released a manifesto at the weekend, which includes a N$100 billion budget for national development if the party is elected into power. Public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo weighs in. todaySeptember 16, 2024 81
insert_link Namibia Journalists urged to prepare for fair election coverage The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe, said that journalists must acquire basic knowledge of relevant topics to ensure effective and fair election coverage. Mathe made the remarks during the closing ceremony of a journalist training workshop on election reporting in Windhoek. todaySeptember 16, 2024 17
insert_link World Russian forces launched drones targeting Kyiv Russian forces launched drones targeting the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Monday. Ukraine says it shot down about two dozen attack drones over the capital. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. According to the Associated Press, over 140 Ukrainian drones struck several Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and nearby areas, resulting in at least one death and eight injuries, officials reported Tuesday. This is one of the […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 8
insert_link Environment Eight dead after heavy rain and flooding in central Europe Devastating rains have claimed at least eight lives across central and eastern Europe, as a powerful storm causes widespread flooding and disruption. Pablo Gutierrez reports. Deutsche Welle reports that severe flood warnings have been issued at around 100 locations across the Czech Republic, impacting most regions. Austria, Poland, and Romania are also experiencing significant flooding. DW provides the latest updates. The German government has pledged support to countries […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 13
