insert_link 4 Namibia “We are undisturbed & undeterred with Seibeb’s resignation,” says Swartbooi https://youtu.be/aHz-wBccvH4 By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, stated that the party remains undisturbed and completely at ease following the resignation of the party’s second-in-command, Henny Seibeb, and secretary-general, Edson Isaacks. In addition to Swartbooi's remarks, the party issued a statement on Wednesday morning indicating that they are celebrating the departure of the two members from the National Assembly as well as the party. When NewsOnOne asked how the departure would […] todayJune 6, 2024 15 4
insert_link World European elections kick off Voting is underway in European elections with far-right parties expected to make some major gains. More than 370 million people across 27 European countries are eligible to take part in elections that will wrap up on Sunday. William Denselow reports from Brussels: todayJune 6, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa ANC says coalition negotiations will prioritise the interests of the people ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula says coalition negotiations will prioritise the people's interests. The party’s National Executive Committee is meeting today at the Birchwood Hotel, Ekurhuleni to deliberate on outcomes from the National Working Committee and decide on forming the government. Meanwhile, concerned ANC members are protesting outside the hotel, worried about a potential coalition with the DA. Mbalula refuted claims of an existing agreement with the […] todayJune 6, 2024 28
insert_link Business / Economics Anti-Corruption Commission and Namibia Chamber of Commerce host seminar to promote integrity in business The Anti-Corruption Commission in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a private sector Ethical Behaviour in Business Seminar under the theme "Building a Culture of Integrity: Collaborative Solutions for a Corruption Free Sector”, with the aim to promote anti-corrupt practices, within the private sector. SME Compete Director, Danny Meyer, Speaks: todayJune 6, 2024 19
insert_link World UN Secretary General calls for a ban on fossil fuel ad-vertising The UN Secretary General says governments must ban fossil fuel advertising. Antonio Guterres addressed a gathering at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on Wednesday. His address comes as scientists released new data suggesting that May marks 12 months straight of record temperatures. Jody Jacobs reports from New York: todayJune 6, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa South Africa Reserve Bank governor warns against unsustainable coalition policies The South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has warned that if coalition policies are not stable, South Africa is likely to lose investors. The ANC lost its majority in the May 29 election and is now in talks with opposition parties to form a coalition government. todayJune 6, 2024 30
insert_link World Japan birth rate falls to lowest on record New data shows that the speed of depopulation in Japan is in-creasing. The country’s fertility rate and number of new births fell to a record low in 2023. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo: todayJune 6, 2024 13
insert_link Local Amakali is Bank Windhoek’s new Head of Management Accounting On Wednesday, 5 June 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Chief Financial Officer, Zenaune Kamberipa, announced the appointment of Gideon Amakali as the Bank’s new Head of Management Accounting, effective 1 June 2024. “With his valuable experience in various industries, we are confident that Amakali will add further significant value to his new role and Bank Windhoek’s Finance Department,” said Kamberipa. Kamberipa said that in his new role, Amakali will manage […] todayJune 6, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Rating Upgraded: Importance for the Country and Its People By Josef Kefas Sheehama Periodically, the Namibian government establishes policies to address the unstable state of the economy. Encouraging economic growth requires policymakers to put in place measures that support investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Therefore, the government can assist in fostering an environment that is conducive to business and promotes employment and economic growth. As an Independent Economic and Business Researcher, I therefore wholeheartedly commend the […] todayJune 6, 2024 16
