insert_link AfricaSouthern Africa Faces Unprecedented Food Crisis as WFP Warns of Funding Shortfalls Millions across southern Africa are facing the worst food crisis in decades, as reported by the World Food Programme on Tuesday. According to CNBCAfrica, the agency warned that its capacity to provide essential relief is threatened by funding shortages. Amid severe drought conditions, five countries—Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—have declared a state of disaster and are calling for international humanitarian assistance. Angola and Mozambique are also significantly affected, with […] today16 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics16 October 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Economic Trends: Namibia’s Repo Rate, Infrastructure Funding, and Rising Inflation Bank of Namibia Set to Cut Repo Rate Amid Regional Trends Analysts predict that the Bank of Namibia's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce a 25-basis point reduction in the repo rate, lowering it from 7.50% to 7.25% on Wednesday. This expected move mirrors global and regional shifts toward more accommodative monetary policies, following a recent rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank. The decision comes as Namibia seeks […] today16 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaDA Files Over 5,000 Objections Against Renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive DA has filed over five-thousand objections to the City of Johannesburg against the planned renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. According to the party, residents believe the renaming is a costly distraction from essential services and that proper consultation hasn't taken place. They argue any name change should honour a South African hero instead of the former Palestinian militant. The DA’s Leah Potgieter says local businesses are worried […] today16 October, 2024
insert_link WorldKamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states, as the US presidential campaign enters its final 20 days. Vice President Harris will head to Michigan, while the former President's set to touch down in Illinois and Georgia. Mitch McCann reports: today16 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaFire Incidents Reported at Satara and Olifants Rest Camps in South Africa’s Kruger National Park To South Africa now, where the Kruger National Park has experienced fire incidents at Satara and Olifants rest camps. At Satara, embers from a braai fire set a chalet's thatched roof on fire, but the blaze was quickly contained. At Olifants, three chalets were evacuated for the same reason, and guests were moved to nearby camps. SANParks urges visitors to extinguish braai fires after use to prevent further incidents. Spokesperson […] today16 October, 2024
insert_link NamibiaEcologist Urges Focus on Conservation Over Seal Culling Amid RDP Election Proposal Local ecologist, Peter Cunningham urged Namibia to prioritize the protection of its flora and fauna over seal culling for financial benefits. His comments were prompted by RDP presidential candidate, Mike Kavekotora's proposal to halve the country's seal population if elected, which Kavekotora argued would significantly boost the fishery industry's revenue and create 40,000 jobs. today16 October, 2024
insert_link WorldUN concerned about food supplies in Northern Gaza The World Food Programme says all major crossings into the north of the Gaza strip have been closed with no food aid having entered the area since October 1st. It's now warning that if the conflict continues to escalate at the current scale, it's unsure how long the food supplies will last. From the UN Headquarters in New York: Jody Jacobs: today16 October, 2024
insert_link South AfricaANC deputy president says there are no internal quarrels within the government of national unity ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile says there are no internal quarrels within the government of national unity. He acknowledged some tensions between Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and DA federal chairperson, Helen Zille over the DA’s refusal to work with the ANC in the province. As the government of national unity marks 100 days since the establishment of the seventh administration in June, Mashatile emphasises the ANC's commitment to unity and […] today15 October, 2024
insert_link Business / EconomicsGoogle invests in nuclear to power AI demands Google has announced it will fund the construction of seven small nuclear reactors as the search engine giant seeks more electricity to power its artificial intelligence plans. Big tech firms have emerged as key players in the US nuclear industry. Ira Spitzer tell us more. today15 October, 2024
