insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Commits to Green Industrial Ecosystem Despite global setbacks in climate action, including the reversal of key climate policies by US President Donald Trump, Namibia remains steadfast in its commitment to building a green industrial ecosystem. This includes continuing with clean energy projects like green hydrogen. Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe discusses the approach. today30 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Labor Expert Weighs In On NSA Unemployment Stats release According to the Statistics Agency, the local unemployment rate now stands at 36.9%, compared to 33.4% in 2018. Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni announced the figures yesterday: For comment, Labor Analyst Herbert Jauch: Josef Kefas Sheehama, an Economics and Business Researcher, raises concerns about the accuracy of unemployment data, questioning survey definitions and government use for planning. Commenting on a social media post, the expert cautions that the rising unemployment […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa South Africa Calls For Immediate Ceasefire in DRC Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in S.A, Ronald Lamola has called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting in the east intensifies. Lamola told the media the government supports the African Union and United Nations calls for all parties to halt hostilities and return to negotiations. He has also urged countries backing the M23 rebels to withdraw their support immediately today30 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Roadworks on Peter Nanyemba Street Disrupt Daily Activities Taxi drivers and street vendors have voiced concerns over the ongoing roadworks along Peter Nanyemba Street, which are disrupting their daily operations. In this report, One Africa TV's NewsOne's Envaalde Matheus says the road upgrade and decongestion project, led by Octagon Construction, began in October last year, affecting the stretch between Omulunga and Matshitshi streets in Havana informal settlement. Watch NewsOnOne on One Africa television weeknights at 7 on […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa S.A’s says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile S.A's Defence and Military Veterans minister Angie Motshekga says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile, with intense fighting between M23 rebels and government forces. She assured the public the South African National Defence Force camps have not been attacked in the past 48 hours. In a media briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Motshekga confirmed efforts to evacuate injured soldiers have been successful, with some […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump Announces Plans to Deport Illegal Immigrants to Guantanamo Bay Donald Trump is planning to send illegal immigrants to the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba. The President made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday afternoon from the White House. Mitch McCann reports: today30 January, 2025
insert_link World Several feared dead and scores injured at Kumbh Mela in India Several people are feared dead and at least 30 injured after a crowd rush at the Kumbh Mela. The Hindu gathering is touted to be the biggest in the world ever, with close to 100 million estimatedly attending the event this week. The festival takes place at the confluence of the three holy rivers in Hinduism. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi. today29 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Rejects Expropriation Act Review Under GNU in S.A In S.A, the GOOD Party says there is no rational basis to subject the Expropriation Act to the government of national unity statement of intent when it was adopted under a different mandate. This comes as the DA says it has invoked clause 19 of the statement of intent to formally dispute the ANC's handling of the Act. GOOD’s secretary general, Brett Herron, says clause 19 does not contain […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics AR party calls on government to declare a public health emergency in Tsumeb The Affirmative Repositioning party has called on the government to declare a public health emergency in Tsumeb following a recent study by the University of Bern, Switzerland, which revealed alarming levels of arsenic contamination in the town’s soil, plants, and residents. John Johannes, an AR activist for the Oshikoto Region, urged the government to prioritise the medical needs of affected residents in a statement on Monday. Activist Rob Parker […] today29 January, 2025
