insert_link Namibia Esther Muinjangue Advocates for Basic Income Grant to Combat Poverty The Namibia Unity Democratic Organization's, Esther Muinjangue says a basic income grant can resolve poverty in Namibia. However, understanding how to manage it is vital. She was present at the invite of the Basic Income Grant Coalition to all political party leaders and representatives held in Windhoek. todayAugust 22, 2024 16
insert_link World Democratic VP nominee Walz brands Trump “weird” and “dangerous”……… Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz has branded Donald Trump as "weird" and "dangerous" at Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Minnesota Governor, who's become a household name in just a few short weeks, promised Kamala Harris was ready to lead the US with "energy", "passion" and "joy". From Washington, here's Nick Harper reporting. todayAugust 22, 2024 17
insert_link World RFK Jr expected to drop White House bid & endorse Trump Long shot US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior is expected to drop his White House bid later this week.There is speculation the independent candidate will throw his support behind former president Donald Trump as he prepares to square off against Kamala Harris in November. Here's Nick Harper reporting for us from Washington. todayAugust 22, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South Africa and Canada Pledge Stronger Ties, Focus on Health Cooperation and G7/G20 Coordination S.A's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, and Canada’s Foreign Affairs minister, Mélanie Joly, have stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries. Joly recently visited South Africa where the ministers discussed health cooperation, particularly focusing on global governance and continental agenda issues. Lamola says a key topic of discussion was a Canadian proposal for G7 and G20 coordination during the respective presidencies of the two […] todayAugust 22, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Ally Angula Criticizes Unequal Resource Distribution in Namibia, Calls for Poverty Eradication at BIG Coalition Event Independent Presidential candidate, Ally Angula says Namibia's resources are not shared equally amongst citizenry to ensure poverty is eradicated. She was speaking at the Basic Income Grant Coalition event that hosted political party leaders and representatives in Windhoek. todayAugust 22, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Fed minutes suggest rate cut on the cards The Federal Reserve looks increasingly likely to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September. Minutes from the US central bank's July meeting, released on Wednesday, show most policymakers supported a reduction if inflation continued to cool. Here's the report with Sally Patterson. todayAugust 22, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town is urging the National Energy Regulator to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike The City of Cape Town is urging the National Energy Regulator to reject Eskom’s proposed 44-percent electricity tariff hike. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis argues that the increase, driven by Eskom’s financial mismanagement, would heavily impact small businesses and households, particularly lower-income families. According to Hill-Lewis, the city is investing in its own energy infrastructure to reduce reliance on the power utility and mitigate the impact of future tariff increases: todayAugust 22, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia African Centre for Governance Says Namibia is ready for a smooth election The African Centre for Governance team arrived in Namibia on August 18, to conduct a pre-election assessment mission. Election Expert, Tendai Mbanje explained that their mission, which runs until tomorrow, involves engaging with key electoral stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the government, civil society, and political parties. The goal is to assess the country's preparedness for the upcoming elections and provide recommendations to ensure a credible electoral process. […] todayAugust 22, 2024 65
insert_link Namibia Namibia Targets 45% Local Service Provision in Oil and Gas Sector Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino announced that the country currently meets about 45% of the oil and gas industry's service needs. To further increase this capacity, the Ministry of Mines and Energy will create a supplier database and develop policies to boost local capabilities. The Ministry is focusing on advancing local content through updated policies and a comprehensive industrial survey. The upcoming phases will require significant investment, and the Ministry is […] todayAugust 22, 2024 20
