insert_link Africa SADC Extends Troop Deployment in DRC by One Year Southern Africa’s regional bloc, SADC, has extended its troop deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo by another year, continuing efforts to support the government in its fight against rebel groups, according to Reuters. The mission, which began in December 2023, aims to address the ongoing security and humanitarian challenges in the country, a key producer of metals like cobalt and copper. today21 November, 2024
insert_link World Texas Proposes Ranch Land for Trump’s Mass Deportation Staging Area In the U.S, Texas has offered up land for President-elect Donald Trump to use as a staging area for mass deportations. Toni Waterman has more. today21 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Potential Global and Namibian Economic Impacts of a Trump 2.0 Presidency Theo Klein, an economist from Oxford Economics Africa in South Africa, warns that a second Trump presidency may negatively affect global markets, leading to higher inflation, interest rates, a stronger US dollar, and suppressed oil prices. For Namibia, the potential impacts include a slower interest rate cutting cycle and rising inflation as discussed by Klein alongside factors that could affect Namibia's economy. today21 November, 2024
insert_link Africa 50 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Ambush With Nigerian Security Officers Missing Reuters reports Breaking News on at least 50 Boko Haram fighters that were killed in a Tuesday ambush on a convoy overseeing Nigeria's power grid installations. Seven members of the country's infrastructure security force are missing. Despite ongoing military efforts to weaken the group, Boko Haram remains a persistent threat, continuing to target both civilians and government forces in deadly attacks. today21 November, 2024
insert_link World U.S vetoes Security Council resolution on Gaza The United States has once again used its veto to block a Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Washington says it could support the text claiming Hamas would have seen it as a vindication. But council members have harshly criticised the US saying this is another indication that it has no intention of bringing an end to the war. Jody Jacobs reports from the United […] today21 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Confirmes Mpox Case in Angola The Health ministry has confirmed a case of Mpox in Luanda Province, Angola. The affected individual, a Congolese citizen, has been isolated. The African Centers for Disease Control declared the outbreak a public health emergency, followed by the World Health Organization on August 13 and 14. Ben Nangombe is the Executive Director of the Ministry. today21 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics S.A Union Urges Reserve Bank for Bigger Repo Rate Cut South African Union federation Cosatu urges the South African Reserve Bank to implement a larger-than-expected repo rate cut to help ease the financial strain on workers. Following the decrease in inflation to 2.8-percent in October, the federation believes a more significant rate reduction, beyond the anticipated 25 basis points, is needed to alleviate the burden on over-indebted households. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says high interest rates have forced workers to […] today21 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s North West Committee Calls for Action on Stilfontein Illegal Mining Crisis In S.A, North West's portfolio committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has expressed deep concern about recent illegal mining activities and illegal miners remaining underground in Stilfontein. The committee’s chairperson, Freddy Sonakile, is calling for a thorough reflection on systemic issues contributing to illegal mining in the country. He says this must include identifying and dismantling the criminal syndicates and kingpins orchestrating illegal mining operations: today21 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics HyIron-Oshivela Secures Major Iron Supply Deal Johannes Michels, co-founder of the HyIron-Oshivela project, has revealed a landmark agreement with German metal processor Benteler. The deal ensures the supply of 200,000 tons of Direct Reduced Iron, marking a significant milestone for the project. today21 November, 2024
