insert_link Business / Economics 6 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Resilience and Global Trends: A Snapshot of African Markets In a dynamic landscape marked by shifting global tides and regional developments, the economic pulse of African nations remains resilient, showcasing both challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Recent updates from key players in the continent’s financial sphere shed light on noteworthy shifts and trends that impact markets and investor sentiments. 1. Namibia's Fiscal Fortitude: Moody's Ratings' decision to upgrade Namibia's sovereign credit rating outlook from stable to positive […] todayJune 6, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Dual Resignations Shake Landless People’s Movement Ahead of Elections The Landless People’s Movement faced turmoil as deputy leader Henny Seibeb and MP Edson Isaaks resigned from the party and parliament. Seibeb's departure follows reports of a serious rift with LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi, with speculation that his resignation is linked to his removal as chief whip. This dual resignation has created uncertainty within the LPM just five months before national elections. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas. In the […] todayJune 6, 2024 48
insert_link Africa Kenyan President Ruto Seeks Diverse Counsel for Haiti Mission In the months preceding Kenya's deployment of police officers to Haiti, President William Ruto sought advice from political advisers, security officials, and foreign leaders regarding the prominent anti-gang mission. Additionally, Reuters reports that he consulted a group of Christian evangelical pastors close to him and his wife. These pastors provided recommendations to Ruto and acted as intermediaries between Haitian communities and the president, according to interviews with two pastors and […] todayJune 6, 2024 17
insert_link World Pro-Palestinian protestors arrested at Stanford after occupying president’s office More than a dozen pro-Palestinian protestors have been arrested at Stanford University after barricading themselves inside an administration building. The student demonstrators are demanding that the university divest from companies that they say support the Israeli military. Reporting for us is Ira Spitzer . todayJune 6, 2024 15
insert_link World Liftoff for Boeing-NASA’s historic partnership mission to space Boeing's Starliner mission successfully launched on a test mission Wednesday morning, that will allow two astronauts to journey to the International Space Station. It's part of a decade-long project alongside NASA to get people back and forth to space alongside commercial partners. Caroline Malone reports. todayJune 6, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa ActionSA’s leader says they will not join the seventh S.A Parliament ActionSA's leader, Herman Mashaba, and national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, will not join the seventh Parliament. The duo says their focus is on the party's growth for the 2026 local elections. After their debut in last week's general elections, garnering over 630-thousand votes and securing six seats, Beaumont stated confidence in their capable team to represent ActionSA's policies effectively in Parliament. He expressed confidence in the party's team to fix South […] todayJune 6, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Responds to Resignations with ‘Irreversible Joy’ The Landless People's Movement has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaak from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, mentioned that the party had not received any formal communication regarding these resignations. Despite the lack of formal notice, Simataa stated that the LPM "will, however, accept what the party calls 'street […] todayJune 6, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System Enhances Voter Registration for 2024 Elections The Electoral Commission has introduced the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System for the 2024 General Registration of Voters. Initially shifting from a manual paper-based system to a digital biometrics system in 2010-2013, the ECN upgraded to IMVRS after reviewing recent elections. This enhanced system integrates various electoral processes, uses mobile technology for greater efficiency, and includes advanced security measures. IMVRS, presented to stakeholders in 2023 and tested in early 2024, […] todayJune 6, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Namibian and Angolan Energy Ministers Advance Baynes Hydroelectric Dam Project The Mines and Energy ministers of Namibia and Angola met at the Lauca Hydroelectric Dam to discuss the Baynes Binational Hydro Power Project. Tom Alweendo and Joao Baptista Borges, signed a resolution detailing future steps for the 881-megawatt Baynes hydroelectric dam. Progress, especially the completion of vital studies, was applauded. Remaining assessments are expected to conclude by year-end. The project, located on the Cunene River, began development in 2008, with […] todayJune 5, 2024 44