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

Leonard Witbeen

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Namibia

Re-elected Karibib Reflects on Re-election and Ongoing Development Projects

Karibib Town Mayor Davey Van Wyk recently shared insights into his re-election, the town's ongoing development projects, and plans for the future during a conversation about the town's evolving infrastructure and community needs. Under his leadership, Karibib has made significant strides, with approximately 60 to 70 percent of the projects set out in the council's first year already completed. The focus now is on completing the remaining projects to ensure […]

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South Africa

South Africa’s Home Affairs Dismisses 18 Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

S.A's department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials for various offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment. These officials were involved in issues like granting fake identity documents, illegal marriage registrations, and improper visa approvals. Four others received warnings. Minister Leon Schreiber says these actions reflect the department's ongoing crackdown on corruption, with criminal charges to follow where necessary:  

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Africa

SADC Extends Troop Deployment in DRC by One Year

  Southern Africa’s regional bloc, SADC, has extended its troop deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo by another year, continuing efforts to support the government in its fight against rebel groups, according to Reuters. The mission, which began in December 2023, aims to address the ongoing security and humanitarian challenges in the country, a key producer of metals like cobalt and copper.

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Business / Economics

Potential Global and Namibian Economic Impacts of a Trump 2.0 Presidency

    Theo Klein, an economist from Oxford Economics Africa in South Africa, warns that a second Trump presidency may negatively affect global markets, leading to higher inflation, interest rates, a stronger US dollar, and suppressed oil prices. For Namibia, the potential impacts include a slower interest rate cutting cycle and rising inflation as discussed by Klein alongside factors that could affect Namibia's economy.

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Africa

50 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Ambush With Nigerian Security Officers Missing

  Reuters reports Breaking News on at least 50 Boko Haram fighters that were killed in a Tuesday ambush on a convoy overseeing Nigeria's power grid installations. Seven members of the country's infrastructure security force are missing. Despite ongoing military efforts to weaken the group, Boko Haram remains a persistent threat, continuing to target both civilians and government forces in deadly attacks.

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World

U.S vetoes Security Council resolution on Gaza

  The United States has once again used its veto to block a Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Washington says it could support the text claiming Hamas would have seen it as a vindication. But council members have harshly criticised the US saying this is another indication that it has no intention of bringing an end to the war. Jody Jacobs reports from the United […]

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Health / Medical

Health Ministry Confirmes Mpox Case in Angola

  The Health ministry has confirmed a case of Mpox in Luanda Province, Angola. The affected individual, a Congolese citizen, has been isolated. The African Centers for Disease Control declared the outbreak a public health emergency, followed by the World Health Organization on August 13 and 14. Ben Nangombe is the Executive Director of the Ministry.  

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Business / Economics

S.A Union Urges Reserve Bank for Bigger Repo Rate Cut

  South African Union federation Cosatu urges the South African Reserve Bank to implement a larger-than-expected repo rate cut to help ease the financial strain on workers. Following the decrease in inflation to 2.8-percent in October, the federation believes a more significant rate reduction, beyond the anticipated 25 basis points, is needed to alleviate the burden on over-indebted households. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says high interest rates have forced workers to […]

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