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Nam Elections 2024

Party Representatives Express Doubt in Electoral Commission’s Capabilities

  Party representatives at the Electoral Commission headquarters have expressed a lack of confidence in the commission following the continued issuance of new voter’s cards instead of duplicates. Landless People’s Movement addressed the media after a meeting with the commission and said the ECN informed them their voter registration system issued two voters with one voters registration number. Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah with his opinion.  

today27 November, 2024

Business / Economics

France’s TotalEnergies pauses Adani investments

French oil giant TotalEnergies has halted its investments into Adani Group amid bribery allegations against the Indian conglomerate. US authorities have accused billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives of paying more than $250 million in bribes to government officials to win solar energy contracts. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

today26 November, 2024

Africa

Africa Faces Urgent Need for Data Centres to Support Digital Growt

  Africa will need a six-fold increase in data centres to 700 by 2050 to accelerate its digital transformation, according to an expert speaking on Monday to the News Day Nigeria publication. Amid this, calls are growing for countries to ratify the African Union’s Cyber Security and Data Protection Convention, which aims to build a secure information society across the continent. Forty countries, including Zimbabwe, are yet to sign the […]

today26 November, 2024

South Africa

In S.A, Gauteng Health MEC to Lead Engagement on Food Safety

In South Africa, Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will lead a multi-stakeholder engagement in Soweto this afternoon, focused on compliance and enforcement of food safety measures. The country is currently battling a foodborne illness outbreak. Over 20 children have died in Gauteng due to suspected food poisoning linked to spaza shops. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the MEC will also conduct inspections at local spaza shops and supermarkets to […]

today26 November, 2024

Business / Economics

“No one will win a trade war,” Says China

Neither the US nor China would win a trade war, the Chinese embassy in Washington said on Monday, after president-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on China as well as US neighbors Canada and Mexico. Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada in posts to his Truth Social network on Monday. Laura Westbrook has more.

today26 November, 2024

Africa

Zimbabwe Seeks to Restructure $12.7B Debt

  Zimbabwe's president met with creditors and finance executives to discuss clearing debt arrears and restructuring $12.7 billion in external debt reports Reuters. The country aims to access international capital markets for the first time in over two decades, despite its debt accounting for 81% of GDP and a history of financial crises.

today26 November, 2024

South Africa

S.A’s Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Justice and Two-State Solution for Palestine

  S.A's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to justice, peace, and self-determination for Palestine. He participated in the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Lamola says the only way to achieve peace is a two-state solution, where Israel will be able to exist side-by-side in peace with a viable and fully independent Palestinian state within internationally recognised […]

today26 November, 2024

Namibia

EU and Legal Assistance Centre Empower San Communities with Paralegal Training

  The Legal Assistance Centre, in partnership with the European Union, has successfully completed a five-day paralegal training programme for San communities. This initiative is part of the San Empowerment Project, aimed at improving access to justice and promoting legal capacity building. Silke Höfs from the EU Delegation to Namibia highlighted the project's importance in empowering marginalized communities.  

today26 November, 2024