insert_link World GOP clinches U.S House of Reps US President-elect Donald Trump will command a trifecta of power in Washington after the Republicans secured a clean sweep of Congress. Having won last week's election handedly, his party also flipped the Senate and — it was confirmed on Wednesday — narrowly held the House of Representatives, giving them control of the White House and both chambers of the legislature. Here's Benji Hyer reporting. today14 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 14 November 2024 Morning Biz News Update: Quiet Local Market Amid Global Economic Shifts By Leonard Witbeen In the latest market developments, Namibia's local stock market had a relatively quiet session on November 13, with a total of N$1.16 million in value traded. According to the NSX daily report, the local market saw a volume of over 125,000 shares exchanged through 12 deals. While the day’s activity appeared subdued, the year-to-date figures paint a busier picture, with over 22 million shares traded, totaling […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 /Khomas Leads Special Voter Turnout Amid Ballot Shortages The Electoral Commission's Chairperson Elsie Nghikembwa reported that /Khomas recorded the highest special voter turnout yesterday, though the process faced issues like ballot shortages, long queues, and delays. The unexpectedly high turnout among security personnel contributed to the shortage. Despite these challenges, Nghikembwa noted that the voting proceeded smoothly overall.The commission's: De Wet Siluka. today14 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Sudan Extends Use of Chad Border Crossing to Aid Famine-Stricken Areas Sudan’s sovereign council announced an extension for using the Adre border crossing with Chad. Reuters says this is a crucial for delivering food and supplies to famine-threatened areas in Darfur and Kordofan. Over 25 million people in Sudan face severe hunger, with parts of Darfur already experiencing famine due to ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces. today14 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A. to Deploy 2,800 New Police Officers for Festive Season Security S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says two-thousand-800 new police members will be deployed next month for extra security during the festive season. This move aims to tackle crime and ensure the safety of both residents and visitors. In her post-cabinet meeting media briefing, Ntshavheni said the officials will focus on high-risk areas, offering visible policing and quicker responses to incidents: today14 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Namra Pays N$75.1 Million in Tax Refunds The Namibia Revenue Agency recently disbursed N$75.1 million in tax refunds to over 50,000 taxpayers, with individual refunds ranging from N$100 to N$3,000. Namra spokesperson Tonateni Shidhudhu confirmed a third batch of refunds, between N$101 and N$100,000, is set for release prior to the end of this month. today14 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to step down The prosecutor leading two of Donald Trump's criminal cases will step down before the president-elect takes office. Reports from the New York Times say Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign after winding down both federal cases facing the former president. Sally Patterson reports. today14 November, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Trump’s Triumph to Benefit US Economy First, Then World Economy Josef Kefas Sheehama It is crucial to remember that whether a Democrat or a Republican holds the White House tends to have little impact on American policy. Remember that President Trump will prioritize strengthening the U.S. economy during the first two years of his administration. To accomplish this, President Trump will assess the country's financial situation and closely monitor the successful reduction of $35.95 trillion in gross national debt. […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical S.A. Health Authority Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Diabetes Medication The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has sounded the alarm over counterfeit diabetes medication. There is a rise in particularly GLP-1 products like Ozempic, being sold through unauthorised channels. SAHPRA's Madimetja Mashishi says these fake medications pose serious health risks as they lack quality checks. He urges the public to buy only registered products: today14 November, 2024
