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. today24 April, 2024
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. today24 April, 2024
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. today24 April, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Wade Henckert on Broadcasting and Elections Recently, in a discussion on the potential implications of broadcasters going off-air due to labor disputes, political analyst Wade Henckert shared insightful perspectives on how such a scenario could impact the electoral landscape of Namibia, especially in the context of the upcoming 2024 elections. Henckert emphasized the critical role that broadcasting channels play in facilitating an informed electorate. Without access to these channels, voters would face significant limitations in obtaining […] today24 April, 2024
insert_link World Japan former PM meets with Trump Japan’s government is declining to comment on a meeting between former Prime Minister Taro Aso and US presidential candidate Donald Trump. The two met at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday following a session of Trump’s criminal trial. Chris Gilbert reports. today24 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A President Ramaphosa Commends Economic Growth on South Africa’s 30th Freedom Anniversary During the Worker Share Ownership Conference in Gauteng, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded the nation's economic advancements as it commemorates 30 years of freedom. Ramaphosa underscored the significance of competition laws supporting the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises and labor legislation promoting healthy labor relations. He emphasized the importance of policies aimed at empowering black South Africans, highlighting ownership schemes as valuable tools to enhance ownership opportunities. today24 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Minister Settles Travel Allowance Debt as ACC Confirms The executive director of higher education, training, and innovation, Alfred van Kent, confirmed that Minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi has completely repaid the travel allowance debt owed to the ministry. Earlier, Paulus Noa, director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission, had instructed Kandjii-Murangi and her personal assistant, Lungenesia Uaseupuani, to return a combined sum of N$69,000 out of N$952,000 received in travel allowances for 2022. The deadline for repayment was set by Noa […] today24 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa JoburgCAN Urges Extension for City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Plan Submissions Until Month’s End The S.A Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse initiative, JoburgCAN seeks an extension for submissions on the City of Johannesburg's integrated development plan until the end of this month. This follows complaints from communities about inefficiencies in the public participation process, including inconvenient meeting times and lack of presentation availability. JoburgCAN manager, Julia Fish advocates for a separate review or extended timeframe for the overhaul of the Rates Bylaw policy. Fish urges […] today23 April, 2024
Namibia Urging Youth Participation in 2024 Elections: Activist Emphasizes Vital Role in Democracy Encouragement for youth involvement in the upcoming 2024 general elections is strong, as their voices hold significant importance. Serron Nghoshi, a youth activist and regional coordinator for the Erongo Youth Forum, stressed the crucial nature of youth engagement in these elections, highlighting that it is not only beneficial but essential for the advancement and vitality of democracy. Nghoshi underscored the pivotal role of the youth in shaping the future of […] today23 April, 2024