insert_link World 41 workers still trapped in India tunnel Help is still hours, if not days away for the 41 workers stuck in a tunnel for two weeks in India as rescue efforts hit multiple technical snags. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi. todayNovember 27, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto official urges collaboration for festive season safety Deputy Commissioner Hermanus Neels, the Oshikoto Regional Deputy Commissioner has urged stakeholders to collaborate in efforts to reduce road accidents and combat crime during the festive season. todayNovember 27, 2023 11
insert_link Health / Medical New Zealand to repeal smoking ban for tax cuts New Zealand’s new government has announced it will scrap the nation’s world-leading smoking ban to help fund tax cuts. According to the BBC, the change has shocked health experts. The legislation, introduced under the previous Jacinda-Ardern-led government, planned to ban cigarette sales next year to anyone born after 2008. todayNovember 27, 2023 5
insert_link World Myanmar ethnic group seizes key China border crossing Reports say an ethnic minority group in Myanmar has taken control of a major border crossing to China. Clashes are raging across the country's northern Shan state following a counter-offensive that was launched against the military in October. Patrick Fok reports. todayNovember 27, 2023 29
insert_link Namibia Regional Governors gather in Gobabis for 3rd Annual Forum Regional Governors convened in Gobabis for the 3rd Annual Forum to address topics such as rural development, decentralization, economic growth, and community challenges. Omaheke Regional Governor Pijoo Nganate has more. todayNovember 27, 2023 10
insert_link Business / Economics GDP growth to slowdown to 3.3% in 2023 FNB Namibia Economist, Ruusa Nandago has revealed that the country’s Gross Domestic Product growth is expected to moderate to 3.3% in 2023 and 2.8% in 2024, from 4.6% in 2022, mainly due to the dry weather conditions which will be compounded by a slowdown in consumption. Nandago explains how inflationary pressures have impacted consumers. todayNovember 27, 2023 27
insert_link Namibia SAUMA opposes Leonardville Uranium mining The Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Mining Association says the anticipated uranium mining at Leonardville should not be done for short-term economic benefit at the expense of community members, who could lose their livelihoods due to the contamination of the Stampriet Artesian Basin. Here’s the Association’s Divan Opperman. todayNovember 23, 2023 24
insert_link Namibia NamPol prepares for festive season surge in road travel NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi hasurged road users to remain vigilant during the upcoming festive season, emphasising increased police deployment on the roads. todayNovember 23, 2023 35
insert_link Business / Economics Italy and Germany strengthen energy ties with gas pipeline pledge Italy and Germany have pledged to work together more closely on energy, including constructing a gas pipeline between the two countries. That's after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni travelled to Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday. todayNovember 23, 2023 20
