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Namibia

Government Extends N$1.3 Billion Lifeline to Namcor in Financial Rescue Deal

The government has approved a financial rescue plan by allocating N$1.3 billion to assist the financially strained National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia as a short-term solution. Namcor, the national oil parastatal, reported a loss of N$700 million in the previous fiscal year. Despite the Cabinet initially rejecting a bailout proposal in October, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Iipumbu Shiimi, in a letter dated November 29, 2023, addressed to Namcor […]

today18 January, 2024

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Namibia

Namibia’s Ambitious Digital Transformation to Cost N$100 Million Over Three Years

Namibia's digital revolution is projected to cost approximately N$100 million over the next three years, according to Audrin Mathe, the Information Executive Director. Mathe emphasized the ongoing development of the digital strategy through consultations with end-users. The strategy is poised to guide Namibia's path into the digital realm and aligns with the mission to establish a digital government by 2030. While Mathe acknowledged the premature nature of providing exact figures […]

today18 January, 2024

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Namibia

Urban Areas Severely Affected by Ongoing Drought, Says Oshana Region Governor

Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari highlighted on Monday that the persistent drought situation has not only taken a toll on farmers and rural communities but has significantly impacted urban areas as well. Speaking at the food parcel handover ceremony by the Oshana Regional Council to three local authorities, Irimari expressed concern over the challenges faced by many families in accessing sufficient food and basic necessities, leading to heightened vulnerability and […]

today17 January, 2024

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World

US condemns Iran strikes in Iraq

The United States has condemned Iran for missile strikes in northern Iraq, calling them "reckless and imprecise." Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday struck what they claimed were Israeli "spy headquarters" in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region. Four civilians were killed. Benji Hyer reports.  

today17 January, 2024

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South Africa

SA’s Independent Electoral Commission has allocated ANC with largest funds

SA's Independent Electoral Commission has allocated five-million-rand to political parties represented in Parliament, with the ANC being the biggest party receiving the largest share. This is in line with regulations governing the multi-party democracy fund. The IEC told News24 that the money will be allocated to each party under the formula of proportional share which is 67-percent and equitable share which is 33-percent. It says the formula of proportional share […]

today17 January, 2024

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World

WHO: Number of adult tobacco users worldwide has decreased

The World Health Organisation has announced that the total number of adult tobacco users worldwide has decreased. In releasing its latest Global tobacco trends report the organisation says the fastest decreases in tobacco use is happening in the lower middle-income countries while the highest prevalence of tobacco users is in the South-East Asian region. The WHO's Dr Rüdiger Krech has urged countries to continue putting in place tobacco control policies […]

today17 January, 2024

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Namibia

Urgent Action Needed to Address Alarming Cases of Domestic Violence and Elderly Abuse in Zambezi Region

During public hearings on sexual, gender-based violence, and femicide at Katima Mulilo, State Prosecutor Bruna Mukoya highlighted the pressing need for immediate attention to numerous cases of domestic violence and elderly abuse in the Zambezi Region. Mukoya expressed concern over undeserving verdicts in some domestic violence cases due to resource shortages and inadequate investigations, leading to their dismissal. Mukoya emphasized the lack of victim-friendly facilities to shelter and protect these […]

today17 January, 2024

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Interview Transcripts

Struggles and Neglect: The Plight of Katutura Residents as told by Freedom Square riverbed resident Desiree Memory Appollus

In a recent interview with Desiree Memory Appollus, a resident of the Katutura area in Windhoek, the stark realities of life for the community were brought to light. Born in Grootfontein in 1991, Desiree moved to Windhoek in 2010, seeking opportunities for a better life. However, the struggle for basic necessities and government assistance has been an ongoing challenge. Desiree and her fellow residents have been living in harsh conditions […]

today17 January, 2024

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World

Fresh US strike on Houthis in Yemen

The U.S. has launched a new strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen - the third attack on the Iran-backed group in recent days. According to the U.S. officials, it destroyed four Houthi ballistic missiles that presented an imminent threat to ships in the region. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.    

today17 January, 2024