insert_link Namibia AR officially registered as political party The Affirmative Repositioning has officially been registered as a political party by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. AR Leader Job Amupanda says Namibia now has a political party for the future and the youth. He added that they are prepared to participate in the November election. today25 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics EU issues Apple compliance warning The European Commission has warned Apple that it may be in breach of its Digital Markets Act. In preliminary findings, EU regulators have accused the tech giant of failing to sufficiently steer users away from its App Store. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Gunmen attack fills seven in Katsina, Nigeria Gunmen have killed at least seven people in Nigeria's northwest state of Katsina. The incident occurred when the gunmen attacked a rural community in the state. Tesem Akende reports. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia MTC partners with Omaruru for digital development agenda MTC and the Municipality of Omaruru have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on an integrated digital innovation agenda. The agreement aims to identify common interests, assess areas for socio-economic smart solutions, and contribute to Namibia's National Development agenda through transformative initiatives. Here is MTC's spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia faces worst drought in decade The Kamanjab Constituency is facing severe drought, leading local leaders to seek national assistance. Councillor Niko Somaeb told the Namibia Press Agency the area has experienced over 80% livestock loss due to the decade-long drought, which is the worst on record. Despite ongoing food aid efforts supporting 2,080 households, Somaeb stressed the need for additional support to sustain remaining livestock and address food insecurity. today24 June, 2024
insert_link World EU finds loophole to bypass Hungary veto The EU has found a legal way around Hungary's veto on using frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine. According to the Financial Times, Hungary's abstention from an earlier EU agreement this year has created a loophole, allowing Brussels to allocate these funds for military purposes. Pablo Gutierrez, reports. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Africa AU approves force shift amid Somalia security concerns The African Union has endorsed the creation of a new force to replace more than 13,000 troops due to leave Somalia by year-end, amid fears that al Qaeda militants in the country are growing in power. Bloomberg Africa reports that troops from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Burundi, and Djibouti, part of the so-called African Union Transition Mission, are due to leave by the end of December. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Finance Minister says trade fairs play important role in community development The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has highlighted the role of trade fairs and expos as platforms fostering meaningful interactions between businesses and communities, ultimately enhancing their daily lives. Speaking at the 14th edition of the Eenhana Expo fundraising gala dinner held on Saturday, Shiimi underscored that these events are not merely gatherings but dynamic forums where innovative ideas are exchanged, partnerships are forged, and solutions are […] today24 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Japan sanctions India tech company for helping Russia Japan has sanctioned an Indian technology firm, along with 9 other companies globally for allegedly helping Russia evade sanctions. The sanctions are part of the country's economic measures against Moscow for invading Ukraine. today24 June, 2024