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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: November 2024

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South Africa

South Africa’s Deputy President Outlines Steps to Boost Foreign Investment and Economic Reform

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government has implemented several steps to stimulate foreign investment including simple tax rules, and a competitive regulatory framework. He answered questions in the National Assembly yesterday on a range of issues including the economy, the water crisis, and challenges in municipalities. Mashatile says the government of national unity intends to continue with fundamental economic reform and improve the business operating environment:  

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International Nongovernmental Organizations (INGO) sound alarm on unrelenting violence against Sudan’s civilians as world leaders fail to take meaningful action

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International Nongovernmental Organizations (INGO) sound alarm on unrelenting violence against Sudan’s civilians as world leaders fail to take meaningful action

 International organizations working in Sudan urged the international community to act on the UN Secretary-General’s call for decisive action to protect civilians and ensure safe and unfettered aid delivery, as atrocities escalate across the country and displacement hits 11 million. A significant escalation of hostilities in eastern Aj Jazirah State over the past week has been marked by some of the most extreme violence in the last 18 months. A […]

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Business / Economics

MSC Cruises Welcomes 42 Namibians to Its Onboard Team

Over 40 locals have landed jobs with MSC Cruises following a recruitment initiative launched in collaboration with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board in June. The Brief says NIPDB announced that 42 candidates received letters of intent and are preparing to join the cruise line's fleet between November 2024 and January 2025. Positions include roles in hospitality, business administration, beauty and wellness, housekeeping, sales, and culinary services. This initiative […]

todayNovember 1, 2024 7

South Africa

South Africa’s DA Calls for Reopening of Inquiry into Thabo Bester’s Escape

The DA has urged Parliament to reopen its inquiry into the escape of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. The party has expressed frustration over the limited findings of the Public Protector's investigation into Bester's escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State in May 2022. The DA’s Janho Engelbrecht criticised the report's limited scope, stating that it fails to hold all responsible parties accountable:  

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Driving Burundi’s trade transformation: International Trade Centre (ITC) strengthens partnerships for vision 2040

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Driving Burundi’s trade transformation: International Trade Centre (ITC) strengthens partnerships for vision 2040

 Burundi is advancing steadily toward its Vision 2040 goal of becoming a competitive and integrated economy, with trade development at the core of its strategy.   Achieving these ambitions requires strong partnerships to unlock new opportunities, enhance competitiveness, and drive sustainable growth.   The International Trade Centre (ITC), a longstanding partner of Burundi, continues to support the country’s trade agenda through export development, policy development, institutional strengthening, and regional integration.  Dorothy Tembo, […]

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Andres Iniesta: “The FIFA World Cup™ in Morocco, Portugal and Spain has every ingredient to be a great success”

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Andres Iniesta: “The FIFA World Cup™ in Morocco, Portugal and Spain has every ingredient to be a great success”

 In the passionate world of football, it’s not often that a player rises above the tribalism to earn the admiration and respect of his peers, opponents, and fans across the world. Andres Iniesta is one such person. Known for incredible humility off the pitch, and exceptional playmaking on it, Iniesta’s career will go down in history with the very best. During 16 years playing for FC Barcelona, Iniesta won a […]

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Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Gatete Urges African Leaders to Strengthen Regional Value Chains for Economic Integration

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Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Gatete Urges African Leaders to Strengthen Regional Value Chains for Economic Integration

 African leaders have been called to strengthen regional value chains as part of a concerted effort to drive economic integration and reshape the continent's economic prospects. The call was made by Mr Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa during the recent COMESA summit held in Bujumbura, Burundi. Gatete emphasized the necessity for African nations to broaden their regional value chains as a step towards forging […]

todayNovember 1, 2024 7

Supporting access to justice for almost one million people by building investigative capacity in Unity

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Supporting access to justice for almost one million people by building investigative capacity in Unity

 Home to nearly one million people, Unity State had only one trained investigator to handle serious crimes. But that has now changed with 19 investigators and one prosecutor from Mayom, Guit, and Rubkona counties completing a ten-day training facilitated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Rule of Law and Security Institutions Section (RoLSIS) and UN Police (UNPOL), with funding from the Norwegian Embassy in Juba.  The initiative demonstrates UNMISS’ […]

todayNovember 1, 2024 7

United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia starts operations

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United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia starts operations

 The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).  “UNTMIS reaffirms the UN’s commitment to the Government and people of Somalia in building a stronger country and better future – we look forward to working together as partners throughout this planned two-year transitional mission, as Somalia further reinforces national ownership and self-reliance,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Acting Special […]

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