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Namibian Elections 2024

SADC to Observe Namibia’s 2024 Elections

The Southern African Development Community has confirmed its Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27. The SEOM will oversee the elections to ensure they adhere to democratic principles of fairness, transparency, and credibility. The mission will begin its work with refresher training for observers, starting November 15, and will include key assessments of Namibia’s political and security environments, the legal framework, and […]

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South Africa

South Africa’s Manufacturing Output Drops 0.8% in September

According to Statistics South Africa, the country’s manufacturing output fell by 0.8-percent in September, with the automotive sector largely responsible. This marks the second month of declining output, following a 1.2-percent drop in August. StatsSA’s Nicolai Claassen says production in motor vehicles, parts, and transport equipment fell by 18.7-percent, accounting for a significant portion of the overall decline:

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World

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:

14 November, 2024

Uncategorized

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 […]

14 November, 2024

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 […]

14 November, 2024

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.

14 November, 2024

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.

14 November, 2024

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 […]

14 November, 2024

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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