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Month: November 2024

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INTERVIEW: Herbert Jauch Critiques Conditional Basic Income Grant Rollout

  November 12, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen Namibian social activist Herbert Jauch has expressed strong concerns over the recently implemented Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG), questioning its effectiveness in addressing widespread poverty. Speaking about the program, which the government has extended to cover more regions, Jauch highlighted the shortcomings of this targeted cash grant. The CBIG, now replacing the former food bank initiative, provides approximately N$600 per household. However, Jauch […]

today12 November, 2024

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Namibia

Media Professionals Union Adresses Jonathan Beukes’ New Era Removal

The Namibia Media Professionals Union has strongly condemned the escalating interference and censorship within the local media, highlighted by the alleged forced removal of Jonathan Beukes from his position at New Era Publication Corporation on the eve of national elections. The organization's Secretary General, Jemima Beukes:  

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South Africa

Johannesburg Metro Confirms Lilian Ngoyi Street Project 22% Complete After Delays

  The Johannesburg metro has confirmed that the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project in the CBD is 22-percent complete - a year after a devastating explosion. Mayoral committee member for Transport, Kenny Kunene, says the project has stalled, with dire consequences for road users, businesses and residents. So far, more than 17-million-rand has been spent out of the total of almost 180-million-rand allocated for the project's completion. Kunene told SABC […]

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Lekki Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, Lagos Free Zone Launch COSCO Shipping, Ocean Network Express (ONE) & ZIM Lines Services
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Lekki Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, Lagos Free Zone Launch COSCO Shipping, Ocean Network Express (ONE) & ZIM Lines Services

 In what could be described as a major boost to the Nigerian maritime sector and international trade, the management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Lekki Freeport Terminal, and the Lagos Free Zone (https://LagosFreeZone.com) have launched the COSCO, ONE (Ocean Network Express), and ZIM alliance services at Lekki Deep Sea Port. The launch of the services was signaled by the arrival of the E A Centaurus at Lekki Deep […]

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Afreximbank approves US$200 million Facility to support BUA Industries Limited (BIL) expansion plans
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Afreximbank approves US$200 million Facility to support BUA Industries Limited (BIL) expansion plans

 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$200 million Corporate Finance Facility in favour of BUA Industries Limited (BIL) to support its expansion plans. BIL is a Nigerian conglomerate with diversified business interest spanning across, sugar and cement manufacturing, flour milling, oil milling, port logistics, real estate development, oil and gas, and shipping. The first tranche of $150 million was disbursed on October 16, 2024. Commenting on the transaction, […]

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World Rugby Elections: Three Questions for Mark Alexander, President of South African Rugby
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World Rugby Elections: Three Questions for Mark Alexander, President of South African Rugby

 Three Questions for Mark Alexander, President of South African Rugby (www.SARugby.co.za): What do you see as the biggest challenges currently facing rugby at a global level? In contemplating leadership changes in rugby, it calls for deep personal reflection on the future of the game that we serve. We are all aware of and familiar with the significant financial challenges rugby faces globally. To ensure the growth and even survival of […]

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H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Attends the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia – Africa Partnership Forum, at Sirius Federal Territory, Sochi – Russian Federation
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H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Attends the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia – Africa Partnership Forum, at Sirius Federal Territory, Sochi – Russian Federation

 The high – level First Ministerial Conference of the Russia – Africa Partnership Forum opened on 8TH November, 2024 at Sirius Federal Territory – Russian Federation. The forum commenced with Bilateral Meetings hosted by the Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Bogdanov Mikhail Leonidovich with Heads of Delegations, including the ECOWAS Commission President, H.E Dr. Omar Alieu Tourey and his delegation. The President was warmly welcomed by the Deputy […]

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Arab scholars from around the globe convene in Qatar to advance science and research in and for the Arab world
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Arab scholars from around the globe convene in Qatar to advance science and research in and for the Arab world

 The Arab Global Scholars (AGS) (https://ArabGlobalScholars.org/) community gathered at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar Foundation’s Education City last week to herald the latest evolution of an initiative nurturing a contemporary renaissance of Arab science and research. An initiative led by Qatar Foundation, AGS aims to reconnect scholars and intellectuals with roots in the Arab world back to their region to contribute to its positive development and long-term future. […]

today11 November, 2024