insert_link World US Treasury Secretary to China amid continued tensions US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China just days after President Joseph Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Her five-day visit comes as the two countries try to maintain stable relations amid mounting challenges. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 5, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia High Court Grants Injunction Against Social Activist and Employees Obstructing Namib Mills Operations This week, a High Court judge issued a temporary injunction to stop social activist Michael Amushelelo and 26 Namib Mills employees from illegally blocking access to the company's premises and putting its operations at risk. Ian Collard, Chief Executive Officer of Namib Mills, shared his thoughts on the matter. todayApril 5, 2024 38
insert_link Business / Economics 05 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Indicators: Opportunities, Stability, and Upward Trends In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics, recent projections and indicators shed light on various sectors, from renewable energy to consumer spending and currency markets. Let's delve into the latest financial indicators that reflect opportunities, stability, and upward trends. Namibia's Solar Potential: A Bright Path to Growth Global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company has forecasted a promising future for Namibia's renewable energy sector. By the year 2050, domestic production of […] todayApril 5, 2024 20
insert_link World Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay his imminent criminal trial has been rejected Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay his imminent criminal trial has been rejected. His legal team had petitioned a New York judge for a postponement of his April 15 trial. They had asked the Judge to wait for a Supreme Court ruling in another Trump case. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports: todayApril 5, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Expansion of Corruption Case Against Former SA Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula Announced by National Prosecuting Authority The South African National Prosecuting Authority has revealed its intention to include another accused in the corruption case against former . Following her resignation, Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court and was granted bail of 50-thousand-rand. She faces allegations of soliciting over two-million-rand in bribes during her tenure as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. The court postponed the matter until June 4th. State prosecutor Bheki Manyathi stated that […] todayApril 5, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia PDM Leaders Allegedly Pushing for McHenry Venaani’s Uncontested Re-election According to reports, some leaders within the Popular Democratic Movement are advocating for party leader McHenry Venaani to retain his position as president without contest during the upcoming congress, initially scheduled for last June. Member of parliament Vipuakuje Muharukua, previously considered a potential challenger to Venaani, stated that he is not interested in the top position. Venaani confirmed his intention to seek re-election at this year's congress. Some party leaders […] todayApril 5, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia NAMPU Condemns Alleged Assault of Female Journalist by Male Editor The Namibia Media Professionals Union has strongly denounced the reported assault of a female journalist by a male editor of a prominent newspaper. This condemnation follows the filing of a case of common assault by the alleged victim at the Otjomuise Police Station in Windhoek. According to a press statement issued by Namibian Police Force spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the incident occurred on April 1, 2024, at a residence […] todayApril 4, 2024 22
insert_link World U.S private payrolls beat estimates Hiring in the US private sector increased more than expected in March, according to new data. The ADP Employment report released on Wednesday shows last month saw the biggest jump since July. Job gains were strongest in leisure and hospitality, construction, education and health services. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayApril 4, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s GOOD Party says the wheels of justice must now turn, either to determine Mapisa-Nqakula’s guilt or to exonerate her South Africa's GOOD Party says the wheels of justice must now turn, either to determine Mapisa-Nqakula’s guilt or to exonerate her. GOOD’s Secretary-General, Brett Herron, says a parliamentary vote to remove her, with the ANC using its majority to protect her, would have been distasteful: todayApril 4, 2024 25