insert_link World Iran accuses US of aiding Israel in Haniyeh strike Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has blamed America for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, claiming it could not have happened without US authorisation and intelligence support. Haniyeh was killed by a strike in Tehran yesterday, which has been blamed on Israel. Here is Iravani speaking at the UN Security Council. The UNSC’s emergency meeting on Wednesday came as Iran and Hamas – […] todayAugust 1, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Nigerian authorities warn against violent protests Nigeria is bracing for nationwide protests over the high cost of living, with authorities cautioning against violent demonstrations similar to those in Kenya that led to a government reversal on new taxes. The AFP news agency reports that while facing severe inflation and a devalued naira after President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, the #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria movement has gained traction online. As inflation skyrockets, many poor Nigerians have had to skip meals […] todayAugust 1, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia’s merchandise trade deficit shrinks in June 2024 The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the latest trade statistics bulletin which shows that during June 2024, the country’s trade balance stood at a deficit of N$825 million, a notable improvement when compared to N$3.4 billion and N$1.5 billion recorded in May 2024 and June 2023, respectively. The data also revealed that China emerged as Namibia’s largest market for exports while South Africa took the first position on imports. NSA […] todayAugust 1, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Final push for voter registration efforts underway With August 1 being the final day for eligible Namibian citizens to register to vote and receive a voter’s card for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27, we spoke with an economist about the importance of voter registration. According to Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, strong democracies often lead to stronger economies, making it key for everyone to participate. The general elections in Namibia are scheduled for […] todayJuly 31, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Telecom Namibia operationalises Equiano sub-sea cable Telecom Namibia has activated the Equiano sub-sea cable to strengthen Internet connectivity with higher bandwidth and lower latency. Boasting 12 fiber pairs and a design capacity of 144 Tbps, the cable offers 20 times the capacity of existing connections between Europe and Southern Africa. An economic impact assessment predicts a 7.5% increase in internet penetration in Namibia by 2025. The telecommunications service provider, marked 32 years of national service, by […] todayJuly 31, 2024 30
insert_link Business / Economics Tik Tok Singapore office hit by mass food poisoning Dozens of staff at the Singapore office of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, have been hospitalised in an apparent food poisoning outbreak. At least 60 people were affected, with 57 treated in hospital. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. A total of 60 staff were left suffering symptoms of gastroenteritis, with 57 of them needing hospital treatment. The Singapore Civil Defence Force sent 15 ambulances to the scene, according […] todayJuly 31, 2024 30
insert_link Uncategorized World Bank approves $1.5 billion funding for Ethiopia The World Bank pledged $16.6 billion of funding to Ethiopia over three years, providing a fillip to eastern Africa’s biggest economy as it restructures its debt and opens up the nation to foreign investors. Bloomberg Africa reports that the International Development Association’s assistance includes a $1 billion grant and a $500 million concessional loan to help the Horn of Africa nation strengthen its financial sector and improve fiscal transparency. According […] todayJuly 31, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Namibia commemorates World Day Against Trafficking in Persons The United Nations migration agency has warned that 1 in 3 victims of trafficking is a child. The International Organisation for Migration said on Tuesday which was World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, urged all countries to do more to prevent and stop the criminal activity. In Namibia, the day was commemorated in Swakopmund under the theme, “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons.” Senior Public […] todayJuly 31, 2024 16
insert_link World Iran and Hamas blame Israel for Haniyeh’s death Reactions are coming in from other countries on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Russia has condemned his death, calling it a 'completely unacceptable political murder'. Turkey says the attack will escalate the war in Gaza into a regional conflict. Trent Murray is in Berlin, with an update. NBC news separately reports that the Palestinian militant group and Iran have alleged that Israel was behind the attack […] todayJuly 31, 2024 20
