insert_link Namibia NEFF hires top South African lawyer to fight deregistration The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has taken decisive legal action against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), challenging the commission's decision to deregister the party. NEFF Member of Parliament and Deputy Leader Kalimbo Iipumbu said the party has enlisted the expertise of prominent South African lawyer Tembeka Ngcukaitobi to argue their case in the High Court of Namibia. Iipumbu stressed that their action is not merely a battle between […] todayJuly 10, 2024 38
insert_link Africa UN warns of risks in DRC peacekeeping exit The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned against rushing the withdrawal of peacekeepers from the east of the DRC due to the ongoing violence between government forces and rebels. Bintou Keita made the call on the sidelines of the UN Security Council meeting in New York. todayJuly 10, 2024 12
insert_link World UN condemns Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine hospitals United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Joyce Msuya, has condemned the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine. Missile strikes across Ukraine killed 38 people on Monday, including four children. Msuya further noted that the recent incidents were part of a “deeply concerning pattern of systematic attacks” harming healthcare and other civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. The strikes also destroyed two of the country’s main specialist hospitals for children and women. The UN’s […] todayJuly 10, 2024 29
insert_link Africa Uganda denies supporting M23 rebels Uganda has called a UN group of experts report alleging its involvement with the M23 rebels biased and unresearched. The paramilitary M23 rebel group operates in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and has seized swaths of the mineral-rich country in recent months. UN Report The Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a United Nations report seen by […] todayJuly 10, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia World leaders meet in Switzerland to bridge digital divide in schools by 2030 The inaugural Giga Connectivity Forum is taking place at the ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together high-level representatives from Ministries of Education, ICT, and Communications Regulatory Authorities to network and share best practices for achieving universal school connectivity by 2030. Speaking from Geneva, Switzerland, Ministry of Education Arts and Culture Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp stressed that the event's goal is not only to boost regional collaboration but also to […] todayJuly 10, 2024 28
insert_link Business / Economics Agribank rolls out drought relief plan Namibia's agricultural lender, Agribank, has launched its drought relief subsidy, as announced by Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, in his February 2024 budget speech. Effective today, 10 July 2024, the relief will come in the form of installment relief and a penalty interest waiver for clients. According to the bank's spokesperson, Fillemon Nangonya the first intervention focuses on Agribank clients with farmland and livestock loan accounts, […] todayJuly 10, 2024 31
insert_link Business / Economics Swaitex organisers invite SMEs to showcase their products With the Swakopmund International Trade Expo currently underway in the Erongo region. The organiser of the event, the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s CEO, Charity Mwiya has invited SMEs to network and showcase their products at this year’s Swaitex. Future Media Tara van Eck spoke to Mwiya earlier today. todayJuly 4, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Namibians concerned over rising corruption Afrobarometer has released new data on the state of corruption in Namibia. The survey reveals that two-thirds of Namibians believe corruption is worsening, though this share has decreased recently while a majority think that many government, civil society, and business representatives are involved in corruption. Most Namibians meanwhile feel that the government is performing poorly in combating corruption and that ordinary citizens risk retaliation if they speak out. Here’s Graham […] todayJuly 4, 2024 29
insert_link Business / Economics 49% of Namibian consumers struggle with high cost of living Namibian households are struggling financially amid high living costs, according to the latest findings from the Consumer Pulse Study conducted by TransUnion. The study reveals a significant increase in financial strain, with 49% of consumers now anticipating difficulty in fully paying their current bills and loans, up from 45% in Q3 2023. Lara Enslin, CEO of TransUnion Namibia, stressed that these findings reveal a proactive approach by consumers to manage […] todayJuly 4, 2024 28
