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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Leonard Witbeen

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South Africa

South African Government Deploys Disaster Team to Aid Eastern Cape Relief

S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government has deployed a disaster management team to the Eastern Cape to help with relief and rescue efforts. This comes as heavy rains have battered parts of the province over the weekend, leaving seven dead in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. More than one-thousand people have been displaced. Ntshavheni says the South African National Defence Force has also deployed a helicopter […]

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Namibia

Government Rejects Commercial Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal Use As South Africa Legalizes Private Consumption

The Health and Social Services minister has decided against legalizing commercial cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes, citing the effectiveness of current treatments. According to The Brief, Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula stated that existing medications delivered through intramuscular or intravenous methods are adequate for pain management. This decision follows a directive from the Cabinet in 2022 to investigate the demand and health risks associated with medicinal cannabis. Meanwhile, South African President […]

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Namibia

Namibia’s Startup Ecosystem Surges As Windhoek Climbs Global Rankings

Namibia's startup ecosystem is thriving, ranking 8th in Africa and showing remarkable progress with Windhoek's surge in global city rankings. According to The Brief, the ecosystem is characterized by stability, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Leading startups in Windhoek span hardware, marketing, fintech, and e-commerce. However, challenges persist, including limited infrastructure, bureaucratic hurdles, and funding constraints. Organizations like the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and Startup Namibia are crucial in […]

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South Africa

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the elections reflect the will of the people

S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the 2024 general elections reflect the will of the people and must be respected. After failing to secure an overall majority, the ANC now holds 159 seats in the National Assembly down from 230, the DA has seen an increase from 84 to 87 seats, while the new MK Party has secured 58 seats. Speaking at the result announcement in Midrand, Ramaphosa […]

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Namibia

Annual Nama Cultural Festival Highlights Unity and Development

Dawid #Eigub, chairperson of the Nama Cultural Festival organizing committee, emphasized the role of culture in unifying the Nama people, reshaping society, and transferring indigenous knowledge to the youth. At the festival's opening, he stressed the theme of unity and called for discussions to reconnect the Nama with their heritage. #Eigub encouraged new habits for regional development and advocated for Nama ownership of local resources like green hydrogen, oil, and […]

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South Africa

Seven people have died following heavy rains and localised flooding in the Eastern Cape

Seven people have died while four are missing following heavy rains and localised flooding in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro in the Eastern Cape. More than 500 people have been relocated to areas including Korea, Qunu, Daku, and Moolerground. The destructive rains have affected the power supply to several areas within Gqeberha, including the Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The metro says multiple rescue operations remain underway, with teams activated […]

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