insert_link South Africa Tourism Business Council of South Africa has welcomed the new White Paper on Tourism Development The Tourism Business Council of South Africa has welcomed the new White Paper on Tourism Development, replacing the 1996 version. The white paper has been approved for public comment by cabinet. CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa told Newzroom Afrika that the update promotes transformation, and addresses key issues, including improved market intelligence, technology, and skills development to enhance tourism: todayOctober 16, 2024 13
insert_link World UK Sanctions “Extremist Israeli Settlers” The UK has announced new sanctions targeting "extremist Israeli settlers". The sanctions also target organisations the UK government says have supported violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Simon Gaitán reports. todayOctober 16, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Courts Allow Senate Vote on Deputy President Gachagua’s Impeachment On Tuesday, Kenya's courts refused to halt this week's Senate vote regarding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Reuters indicates. This follows last week's parliamentary decision to impeach Gachagua over allegations of stirring ethnic hatred, embezzlement, and undermining the government. The Senate is set to debate his potential removal from office on Wednesday and Thursday. Despite several legal challenges, the impeachment process continues unabated. todayOctober 16, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia FlyNamibia Resumes Weekday Flights Between Eros and Lüderitz FlyNamibia has announced the return of its weekday flights between Eros and Lüderitz, operating from Mondays to Fridays starting today. Passengers can book tickets at the Lüderitz Waterfront ticketing office or online. The airline aims to strengthen connections across Namibia and Southern Africa through its growing network. Andre Compion, the Managing Director: FlyNamibia. todayOctober 16, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Namibia-South Africa Committee Meets to Discuss Orange River Boundary Report The Political, Diplomatic, and Legal Committee of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission convened in Swakopmund to review the Report of the Namibia-South Africa Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River Boundary. Co-chaired by the Heads of State from both countries, this Committee is part of the Bi-National Commission, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation for the benefit of the citizens of Namibia and South Africa. International Relations and […] todayOctober 16, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Southern Africa Faces Unprecedented Food Crisis as WFP Warns of Funding Shortfalls Millions across southern Africa are facing the worst food crisis in decades, as reported by the World Food Programme on Tuesday. According to CNBCAfrica, the agency warned that its capacity to provide essential relief is threatened by funding shortages. Amid severe drought conditions, five countries—Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—have declared a state of disaster and are calling for international humanitarian assistance. Angola and Mozambique are also significantly affected, with […] todayOctober 16, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics 16 October 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Economic Trends: Namibia’s Repo Rate, Infrastructure Funding, and Rising Inflation Bank of Namibia Set to Cut Repo Rate Amid Regional Trends Analysts predict that the Bank of Namibia's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce a 25-basis point reduction in the repo rate, lowering it from 7.50% to 7.25% on Wednesday. This expected move mirrors global and regional shifts toward more accommodative monetary policies, following a recent rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank. The decision comes as Namibia seeks […] todayOctober 16, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa DA Files Over 5,000 Objections Against Renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive DA has filed over five-thousand objections to the City of Johannesburg against the planned renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. According to the party, residents believe the renaming is a costly distraction from essential services and that proper consultation hasn't taken place. They argue any name change should honour a South African hero instead of the former Palestinian militant. The DA’s Leah Potgieter says local businesses are worried […] todayOctober 16, 2024 12
insert_link World Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states, as the US presidential campaign enters its final 20 days. Vice President Harris will head to Michigan, while the former President's set to touch down in Illinois and Georgia. Mitch McCann reports: todayOctober 16, 2024 10