insert_link World China live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait after US and Canadian warships transit China said it would carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, two days after US and Canadian warships sailed through the contentious waterway following Beijing's massive military exercise a week ago. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today22 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Statistics Agency Concludes Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey Statistics Agency has successfully concluded the fieldwork for the 2025/2026 Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which began on September 30 and wrapped up on October 20. This pilot survey was essential in preparing for the upcoming Main NHIES survey scheduled for March 2025. While the results from this pilot will remain internal and will not be published, they are crucial for ensuring the main survey effectively gathers high-quality data […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical More U.S infants dying since abortion access was overturned New research shows that hundreds of more infants have died in the United States than expected since the Supreme Court overturned abortion access in the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, more than 20 states have implemented bans or restrictions on the medical procedure. Toni Waterman has more. today22 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia A Call for Gratitude: SouthWest Africa People’s Organization Says Tobias Hainyeko Constituants Must Be Grateful Andreas Mwashekele, a member of the SouthWest Africa People's Organization executive for the Tobias Hainyeko constituency, encourages residents facing ongoing water and sanitation shortages to recognize the party's efforts in supporting their community. The SWAPO highlights that 34 years ago, the constituency was primarily farmland, but it has since evolved into a thriving residential area. He emphasizes that significant progress has been made in providing housing and essential services, marking […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Josef Kefas Sheehama Asserts That Green Bonds Are Essential for Namibia’s Sustainable Future Business and Economics researcher, Josef Kefas Sheehama, recently highlighted the importance of Green Bonds as a crucial financial tool for promoting sustainability in Namibia. Sheehama echoed the sentiments of the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, who emphasized the need for private sector engagement in combating climate change. today22 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama on Green Bonds In a recent discussion, Business and Economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama highlighted the importance of Green Bonds as a crucial financial tool for promoting sustainability in Namibia. Sheehama echoed the sentiments of the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, who emphasized the need for private sector engagement in combating climate change. Since 2005, many banks in Namibia have begun issuing Green Bonds to raise funds for sustainable initiatives. According to […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Freedom Front Plus Warns ANC’s Embassy Move Could Impact Trade with Taiwan The Freedom Front Plus in S.A warns that the ANC’s decision to move Taiwan’s embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg could hurt South Africa’s 16-billion-rand trade relationship with Taiwan. They say this move, influenced by China, risks damaging trade and causing job losses. FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald argues it undermines South Africa’s independence and was done without consulting other partners in the government of national unity: today22 October, 2024
insert_link Local Gibeon Set to Host Inaugural Trade Expo Gibeon, Hardap Region, Namibia – The Gibeon Village Council is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Gibeon Trade Expo, set to take place from 31 October to 02 November 2024 in Gibeon, Hardap Region. This landmark event aims to create viable opportunities to exhibit the best of Gibeon’s thriving agricultural business sectors while fostering economic growth and community engagement. The trade fair will bring together a wide array […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Urgent Parliamentary Debate on National Water Crisis Amid Gauteng Shortage Concerns To South Africa, where the DA has requested an urgent debate in Parliament on the ongoing national water crisis. This follows a warning from Rand Water in Gauteng about possible shortages if municipalities do not implement the necessary recommendations. The party’s George Michalakis calls for oversight of the national water task team and related departments, stating that the Gauteng provincial government has not acted quickly enough: today22 October, 2024
