Trump nominates Rubio as Secretary of State

Trump nominates Rubio as Secretary of State

US President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state. Trump also announced the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence. Ira Spitzer has more:

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Omuvalu waavo vali vakahoolola omahoololo elikalekelwa owaulika ulipomboda

Omunashipundi wokocomisi yomahoololo moshilongo Dr. Elsie Nghikembua okwati omuvalu waavo vali vatulilwapo omahoololo elikalekelwa onghela ota wuulike weya momuvalu uli pombada. Ovo vali vatulilwapo efiku lelikalekelwa lomahoololo omwa kwatelwa ovanambelewa vetanga leameno, ovanambelewa vopolifi yoshilongo, ovanambelewa vomafyulonghalo ovanailonga vomomeva, oshoyo ovanamibia ovo veli kondje yoshilongo. Dr Nghikembwa pefimbo loshongalele osho aninga noikundaneki okwati omuvalu wova Namibia wafikama lunga po 8000 okuniwe elineekelo vakale vahoolola onghela. Okwati ECN okwa didilika omuvalu […]

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South Africa

S.A. Cabinet Backs Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

S.A's Cabinet has strongly condemned the increasing crime rate and expressed full support for efforts to combat illegal mining. It also commended a successful police operation in North West which resulted in the arrest of over one-thousand illegal miners. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says government is committed to tackling these issues with stronger law enforcement and stricter measures to curb illegal mining, which fuels the rise in criminal […]

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Africa

Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa

Several African and former Soviet nations have shown interest in purchasing Russia’s vaccine for smallpox and mpox, along with testing kits and antiviral treatments, Russia’s consumer and health watchdog revealed to Reuters. The vaccine, Orthopoxvac, was developed by the Vektor laboratory in Siberia and was officially registered by Russia's health ministry in 2022. According to a Reuters source, clinical trials have demonstrated the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.

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World

GOP clinches U.S House of Reps

US President-elect Donald Trump will command a trifecta of power in Washington after the Republicans secured a clean sweep of Congress. Having won last week's election handedly, his party also flipped the Senate and — it was confirmed on Wednesday — narrowly held the House of Representatives, giving them control of the White House and both chambers of the legislature. Here's Benji Hyer reporting.

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Business / Economics

14 November 2024 Morning Biz News Update: Quiet Local Market Amid Global Economic Shifts

By Leonard Witbeen In the latest market developments, Namibia's local stock market had a relatively quiet session on November 13, with a total of N$1.16 million in value traded. According to the NSX daily report, the local market saw a volume of over 125,000 shares exchanged through 12 deals. While the day’s activity appeared subdued, the year-to-date figures paint a busier picture, with over 22 million shares traded, totaling […]

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Namibian Elections 2024

/Khomas Leads Special Voter Turnout Amid Ballot Shortages

The Electoral Commission's Chairperson Elsie Nghikembwa reported that /Khomas recorded the highest special voter turnout yesterday, though the process faced issues like ballot shortages, long queues, and delays. The unexpectedly high turnout among security personnel contributed to the shortage. Despite these challenges, Nghikembwa noted that the voting proceeded smoothly overall.The commission's: De Wet Siluka.

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Africa

Sudan Extends Use of Chad Border Crossing to Aid Famine-Stricken Areas

Sudan’s sovereign council announced an extension for using the Adre border crossing with Chad. Reuters says this is a crucial for delivering food and supplies to famine-threatened areas in Darfur and Kordofan. Over 25 million people in Sudan face severe hunger, with parts of Darfur already experiencing famine due to ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces.

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South Africa

S.A. to Deploy 2,800 New Police Officers for Festive Season Security

S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says two-thousand-800 new police members will be deployed next month for extra security during the festive season. This move aims to tackle crime and ensure the safety of both residents and visitors. In her post-cabinet meeting media briefing, Ntshavheni said the officials will focus on high-risk areas, offering visible policing and quicker responses to incidents:

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