insert_link Africa Uganda on high alert following fighting in eastern DRC Uganda has stepped up security at its border following renewed fighting in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically with the recent takeover of a strategic border town by M23 rebels. Isabel Nakirya reports. Major Bilal Katamba, spokesperson for the Mountain Division of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), informed Xinhua that […] todayAugust 5, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia NamRa collects N$21.4 billion in Q2 revenue The Namibia Revenue Agency has collected N$21.4 billion in revenue during the quarter ending 30 June 2024, representing 25.1% of the N$85.3 billion annual revenue target. NamRA's Commissioner and CEO, Sam Shivute, said that domestic taxes were the main contributor, generating N$13.5 billion or 63% of the total revenue. According to The Brief, the remaining N$7.9 billion was derived from customs and excise duties, primarily through SACU receipts. todayAugust 5, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s President calls for an end to nationwide protests Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has revealed that demonstrations last week that led to the deaths of at least 21 people had a political agenda and were meant to undermine his government. Tinubu, in his first public speech since the protests began on 1 August 2024, called for a suspension of demonstrations. Tesem Akende reports. todayAugust 5, 2024 5
insert_link World World leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East Diplomacy is in overdrive as world powers call on Iran and its regional proxies for restraint, amid fear an attack on Israel could come within the next 24 hours. Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge after a senior Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran last week. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. The White House meanwhile says President Joe Biden will meet with his national security team […] todayAugust 5, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia ECN records high voter registration rates in Kunene and Oshana The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced a considerable breakthrough in the recent voter registration drive held from 29 July to 1 August 2024. A total of 152,472 eligible voters were registered, averaging 38,002 registrations per day. This represents the highest turnout since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV), with a 91% turnout of eligible voters. The Kunene and Oshana regions recorded the highest registration rates at […] todayAugust 5, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba reflects on first 6 months in office President Nangolo Mbumba assumed leadership of Namibia six months ago, following the passing of President Hage Geingob. Future Media News spoke with President Mbumba about his transition into office, the challenges faced during his tenure, and his vision for the country’s future. Separately, President Mbumba and the wife of the 3rd President, Dr. Hage Geingob, Madame Monica Geingos joined by many Namibians, laid a wreath today at Heroes' Acre on […] todayAugust 5, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Government condemns German official’s move to lay a wreath at the grave of Schutztruppe The Government has condemned the move by Sven Tritschler who is the deputy leader of the Alternative für Deutschland Parliamentary faction, for laying a memorial wreath at the grave of a notorious Schutztruppe officer during a recent visit to Namibia. This act has sparked criticism due to its insensitivity toward historical injustices and the deliberate genocide against the OvaHerero and Nama people. Here is the Deputy Executive Director in the […] todayAugust 1, 2024 48
insert_link World Global regulator pushes for financial reports to include climate risk The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has called for companies to include climate-related risks in their balance sheets and income statements, marking a significant departure from current practices. Bloomberg Africa reports that the IASB, which sets accounting standards for over 160 countries, announced a market consultation to ensure financial statements reflect the impact and uncertainties associated with climate change. In 2023, the IASB introduced IFRS S1, which outlines general requirements […] todayAugust 1, 2024 15
insert_link Uncategorized MTC expands rural schools procject The MTC Rural Schools Project has built over 40 classrooms across 9 regions, since its inception in 2019. MTC Public Relations Officer, Erasmus Nekundi said this during the handover of 8 classrooms at Tsumeb Primary School in the Oshikoto region on Wednesday. Since the start of this project, the Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture has emphasized that the Ministry requires a total of N$1.8 billion to address […] todayAugust 1, 2024 16
