insert_link Namibia Government tells foreign students in Namibia to comply with immigration laws on employment The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has warned foreign students to comply with the Immigration Control Act and not look for jobs and engage in side hustles. The act prohibits any person from entering Namibia to study and subsequently engaging in or performing any work within the country. The ministry’s spokesperson Margaret Kalo says they have set a deadline of 29 February for the submission of student […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 15
insert_link Uncategorized SA’s Finance Minister proposes infrastructure financing reforms in budget speech South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 5.3% in January from 5.1% in December last year, the first jump after two-consecutive months of moderation. Separately, SA’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced proposed reforms to infrastructure financing aimed at optimising the sectoral value chain to be effective and efficient. todayFebruary 21, 2024 8
insert_link Africa New date set for African leadership event The African Leadership Organisation is rescheduling the African Persons of the Year Ceremony originally set for 22-23 February 2024 due to a scheduling conflict with the late President Hage Geingob's funeral proceedings. The event will now be held on 14-15 March 2024 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The ceremony convenes policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society figures, and stakeholders globally. todayFebruary 21, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila facilitates public tribute with early leave for civil servants As Namibia, Africa, and the world prepare for the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob, the Office of the Prime Minister has directed civil servants to only work until 10 am on Friday, 23 February 2022. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the measure will allow the public to pay their last respects to the late president. We contacted President Nangolo Mbumba for his comment. todayFebruary 21, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Pretoria Court rejects DA bid against ANC deployment policy The Pretoria High Court has dismissed with costs the Democratic Alliance's application to declare the ANC's cadre deployment policy unconstitutional. DA leader John Steenhuisen says the court erred in its judgement. todayFebruary 21, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Information minister to announce military procession route for late President Geingob Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has announced that the Namibian Defence Force will lead a military procession with the remains of the late President Hage Geingob across the capital city on Friday, allowing the public to pay their last respects. Theofelus was speaking at the Government Information Center. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the exact routes will be announced later this week. todayFebruary 21, 2024 24
insert_link Africa DRC launches appeal for humanitarian aid The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the humanitarian community have launched an appeal for US$ 2.6 billion to fund the country's 2024 humanitarian response plan. The funds are aimed at providing life-saving assistance and protection to 8.7 million people in need. Diane Penn reports. Meanwhile, according to Xinhua News Agency, for more than a year, the humanitarian crisis in the DRC has reached alarming levels, as […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 11
insert_link Health / Medical Musk’s Neuralink publishes brain implant trial results Elon Musk says Neuralink’s first human trial participant can control a computer mouse with their brain, nearly one month after having the company’s chip implanted. The CEO of Future Today Institute, Amy Webb told CNN that it’s alarming that the study was initially published on Twitter (X), instead of a medical journal. We asked a local Psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker for his take on the matter. todayFebruary 21, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa SA’s Ramaphosa announces election date South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared 29 May 2024 as the official date for the country’s national and provincial elections. Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa, Vincent Magwenya says the 2024 elections coincide with South Africa's celebration of 30 years of democracy. todayFebruary 21, 2024 15
