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South Africa

SA Government introduces reserve bidders in the latest renewable energy procurement round

SA's Independent Power Producers Office will introduce reserve bids for window seven of the Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme. The reserve bids will be leveraged as a backup to avoid further delays in adding capacity to the grid. The IPP Office head of legal, Lena Mangondo, says the seventh bidding round consists of three-thousand-200 megawatts of onshore wind and one-thousand-800 megawatts of solar photovoltaic. She adds that the submission deadline […]

today18 January, 2024

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Namibia

Kharas Regional Council CEO Encourages Principals to Embrace Change for Educational Growth..

Benedictus Diergaardt, Chief Executive Officer of the Kharas Regional Council, urges school principals to view the evolving education landscape as an opportunity for adaptation and growth. Addressing over 40 principals at a meeting, Diergaardt emphasizes that schools serve as knowledge beacons requiring collective responsibility to remain dynamic, inclusive, and ready to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Diergaardt advocates for collaboration as the key to success, urging principals […]

today18 January, 2024

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Namibia

Legal Dispute Emerges Over Katutura Church Premises Following Archbishop Tjijombo’s Death

Less than six months after the passing of Archbishop Daniel Katikisa Tjijombo, a legal battle unfolds as two factions of the St John Apostolic Faith Mission find themselves in court, contesting ownership rights to the church premises in Katutura. The St John Apostolic Faith Mission is taking its rival, the First St John’s Apostolic Faith Mission, to court, asserting its status as the registered owner of Erf 5837, where the […]

today18 January, 2024

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South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal premier has commended the coordinated efforts by disaster and rapid response teams

KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has commended the coordinated efforts by disaster and rapid response teams as adverse weather conditions persist. The death toll from floods in the province has risen to 13, and roads, electricity, and other key infrastructure have been destroyed. Provincial government’s spokesperson, Bongi Gwala, says 59 schools have been damaged by the floods of which 28 are from the uMkhanyakude Municipality alone.

today18 January, 2024

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Namibia

Kunene Education Directorate Plans Teacher Conferences to Tackle Academic Challenges in 2023 external Exams

The Kunene Education Directorate is set to organize teacher conferences aimed at addressing the subpar results in the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary level exams within the region. This announcement was made by the interim education director, Petrus Shipalanga, during an interview with Nampa on Wednesday as part of a conversation about Kunene's academic challenges. Despite a marginal improvement in 2023 results compared to 2022, the […]

today18 January, 2024

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Business / Economics

Recent Developments in African Economies: Namibia Leads in Drilling Rig Demand, South Africa Faces Retail Sales Decline, Nigeria Resolves Forex Forward Liabilities, and Oil Prices Rise

Here's your morning Biz News. Namibia's prominence in the competitive energy sector is underscored by its top-five position among African countries with the highest demand for drilling rigs, according to the State of African Energy 2024 Outlook. The African Energy Chamber recognizes Namibia's significant role in efficient and sustainable resource exploration. South Africa experiences a 0.9% year-on-year decline in retail sales in November, following a revised 2.3% drop in October, […]

today18 January, 2024

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Namibia

NamPol Arrest Eight Individuals Linked to N$2 Million Bank Windhoek Theft

In Rundu, six individuals were apprehended by the Namibian Police in connection with the embezzlement of approximately N$2 million from Bank Windhoek. Additionally, two other suspects were taken into custody in Opuwo on Monday. The two individuals from the Kunene region, Untag Kamati (34) and Fenni Ankoshi (19), were brought before the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court yesterday and are currently held in detention. They face charges of fraud and theft.

today18 January, 2024

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World

Trump fumes at defamation trial

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's defamation trial has told the former president to keep his voice down. Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll back in May and she is now seeking additional damages. William Denselow reports from New York.  

today18 January, 2024