insert_link World US judge to hold hearing on worker buyout plan A US federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments on the Trump administration's deferred resignation program. Millions of federal workers have been offered pay until September if they resign - something labor unions say is illegal. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today11 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa MK Party Accuses AfriForum of Lobbying US for Sanctions on South Africa In South Africa, the MK Party says AfriForum is lobbying the US government to impose punitive economic measures on South Africa, adding that this is a deliberate attempt to weaken the state. The party has opened a treason case against the lobby group, following US president Donald Trump's decision to cut financial aid to South Africa. He also offered refugee status to Afrikaners. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says […] today11 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Mass Graves in Libya Contain Dozens of Migrants The International Organization for Migration reported on Monday that some of the bodies discovered in two mass graves in Libya showed gunshot wounds And ass per Reuters, one of the sites is believed to hold up to 70 bodies. Libya’s attorney general confirmed on Sunday that at least 28 bodies had been recovered from a mass grave in the desert north of Kufra city, attributing the deaths to a gang […] today11 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Countries react to new Trump tariff proposals China is accusing Donald Trump of "weaponising trade" after he announced he'll impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium entering the United States. The US President also says he's planning "reciprocal tariffs" on any country currently taxing American products. Benji Hyer reports. today11 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma S.A union Urges Stronger SA-Namibia Ties in Honor of Nujoma Cosatu says South Africa owe it to the gallant sacrifices of the Namibian people led by former president Sam Nujoma, to deepen and strengthen the bonds between two peoples at all levels. Nujoma died on Saturday aged 95. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says during his first term in office as head of state in 1990 to '95, Nujoma focused on reconciliation and nation building, much like former president Nelson Mandela: today11 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics 11 February 2025 Morning Biz News Namibia’s Diamond Production Drops as Namdeb Surges Namibia's rough diamond production totaled 2.234 million carats in 2024, reflecting a 4% decline from the 2.327 million carats mined in 2023, according to the latest data from De Beers, as reported by The Brief. Despite the overall decline, Namdeb saw a remarkable 30% surge in output, reaching 609,000 carats compared to 468,000 carats the previous year. In the fourth quarter alone, Namdeb's […] today11 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namdia Leadership Shake-Up After Fatal Robbery Following the tragic death of Namdia employee Francis Eiseb during a robbery, the company has suspended CEO Dr. Alisa Amupolo, COO Uahoroka Kauta, and Security Manager Paulinus Sheyapo. Authorities have arrested two suspects, while another suspect was fatally wounded. Namdia spokesperson Beverley Coussement confirmed the suspensions as investigations continue. today11 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Nation’s Mourning continues as Grandchildren Pay Tribute to Nujoma…. Citizens from all walks of life are paying tribute to Founding Father Dr. Sam Nujoma, who passed away on Saturday at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. His grandchildren remember him as a peaceful leader and unifier, highlighting his selfless sacrifices for Namibia’s freedom. Winnie Mukupuki, one of his grandchildren spoke to our journalist Angie Scholtz: Angie also spoke to Prince Nujoma who said his grandfather taught him a lot […] today11 February, 2025
