insert_link Namibia NDTC Marks Remarkable Performance with Over 2.3 Million Carats Handled in 2023 During a media briefing on the company's 2023 financial year achievements, NDTC CEO Brent Eiseb disclosed that despite a substantial rise in carat intake from Namdeb holdings, exceeding 2.3 million carats, NDTC has managed to upscale its staff by 13% to meet the demand, particularly in diamond sorting and valuation. This success comes amid the commissioning of the Benguela Gem diamond recovery vessels in 2022, driving the surge in carat […] todayApril 24, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Police Commissioner,says all systems are in place to ensure the elections are held in a safe environment Gauteng Police Commissioner, Tommy Mthombeni, says all systems are in place to ensure the elections are held in a safe environment. There are two-thousand-797 voting stations in 529 wards in Gauteng. Of these, 168 have been categorised as high risk and 377 as medium risk. Mthombeni says intelligence structures within the police have been hard at work since the announcement of the May 29 election date: todayApril 24, 2024 13
insert_link World U.N Human Rights office calls for an investigation into bodies found at Gaza hospitals The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for an independent investigation into the mass graves uncovered at Gaza hospitals. Over the weekend, Palestinian authorities said they had recovered hundreds of bodies at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. This follows the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the southern city earlier this month. Jody Jacobs reports. todayApril 24, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst Reflects on Media’s Crucial Role in Namibian Elections Amidst Broadcast Disputes Wade Henckert, a local political analyst, offered insights into the potential ramifications on Namibia's electoral dynamics if broadcasters were to cease transmissions due to disputes, particularly concerning the imminent 2024 elections. todayApril 24, 2024 24
insert_link World Hundreds join pro-Palestinian protests on U.S University campuses Pro-Palestinian protests are gaining momentum at colleges across the US, with hundreds of students being arrested in recent days. Crowds are gathering on or near university campuses, calling on colleges to divest from military weapons manufacturers and pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports from an NYU protest in Manhattan. todayApril 24, 2024 23
insert_link Business / Economics 24 April Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Exchange Control Policies Pose Challenges to Oil and Gas Sector Expansion The Brief reports that Higino Mutemba, Head of Oilfield Services at RMB, has raised concerns about Namibia's stringent exchange control policies potentially hindering the country's ambitious plans for its burgeoning oil and gas sector. Despite Namibia's efforts to regulate foreign currency flows, Mutemba warns that these policies could deter international investors, drawing attention to the difficulties encountered in repatriating funds from other African nations. Namibia has been actively seeking to […] todayApril 24, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa Power Restored at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital After Substation Fire The Gauteng Health Department has confirmed the restoration of power supply to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital following an outage caused by a burnt feeder board at the Ridge substation. City Power's team successfully restored power this morning, according to Motalatale Modiba from the department. Since Sunday, the hospital had been relying on backup generators due to the outage, which affected multiple areas of Johannesburg. todayApril 24, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Launch of First Fatty Oils Export Guide for MSMEs in Collaboration with German Agency The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, alongside the German Agency for International Cooperation Namibia, unveiled the inaugural Namibia Fatty Oils Export Guide for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Gerold Dreyer, MSME Market Access and Export Promotion Consultant at NIPDB, introduced the initiative. todayApril 24, 2024 45
insert_link Namibia Namibia Diamond Trading Company CEO Proposes Initiatives to Boost Diamond Jewelry Sector During a strategic briefing in Windhoek, CEO Brent Eiseb of the Namibia Diamond Trading Company announced plans to enhance Namibia's diamond jewellery sector. Eiseb highlighted the scarcity of institutions offering courses in diamond jewellery design and proposed initiatives such as supporting talent development programs, facilitating internships, and providing resources for computer-aided design training. todayApril 24, 2024 19