insert_link Namibia UNAM Ogongo Campus Boosts Rice and Poultry Farming Rice and poultry farming in northern Namibia are expanding, supported by UNAM's Ogongo Campus and Debmarine Namibia. This year's rice harvest is expected to reach 25 tonnes, up by eight tonnes. Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala called for investment in climate-smart agricultural technologies to address poor crop yields and livestock losses due to drought. UNAM's Rice and Mahangu Project, launched with Japanese support in 2012, continues to train and support local […] todayJune 12, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics 3 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Market Insights: Choppies Leads Grocery Affordability, South Africa’s Political Landscape Sparks Market Jitters, Saudi Aramco’s Secondary Share Offering, and Dollar Softens Amid Stable U.S. Inflation 1. Grocery Supermarket Comparison: Choppies Leads Affordability Among the seven prominent grocery supermarkets in Windhoek, Choppies has consistently emerged as the most affordable option for standard groceries. According to recent data from The Brief, Choppies reaffirmed its position in May by offering the most cost-effective basket of standard groceries. The overall basket price decreased by 2.6% compared to the previous month, primarily attributed to a drop in vegetable prices per […] todayJune 3, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Investor Concerns Rise Over South African Elections and Potential Impact on Namibia The change in South African leadership following the recent elections has left investors apprehensive about the stability of its democracy. Business and Economics expert Josef Kefas Sheehama has weighed in on the potential effects this could have on Namibia, given that the Namibian Dollar is pegged to the South African Rand on a 1:1 basis. todayJune 3, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Kidnapped Namibian Truck Driver Found; Truck Still Missing The Namibian truck driver, kidnapped about a week ago during a hijacking on the N3 route outside Harrismith while traveling from Durban, has been located. Allegedly blindfolded during the incident, the victim's truck remains unrecovered. Truck drivers facing similar risks are urged to seek aid from the Namibian Embassy in Pretoria. Walvis Bay Corridor Group CEO, Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua. E todayMay 24, 2024 46
insert_link South Africa South Africa Supports ICC’s Move for Arrest Warrants Against Israeli PM Netanyahu South Africa has welcomed International Criminal Court chief prosecutor, Karim Khan’s application for arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his Defence minister Yoav Gallant, and three leaders of Hamas. The arrest warrants are for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says the law must be applied equally to all to uphold the international rule of law and ensure accountability for […] todayMay 21, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa South African political party warns on National Health Insurance Bill in its current form The ACDP party in South Africa says, the National Health Insurance Bill, in its current form, will lead to a collapse of the country’s health sector, and negatively impact economic growth. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to sign the bill into law at the Union Buildings in Pretoria today. ACDP’s, Marie Sukers, says none of the concerns of the health sector has been given due consideration, with public participation merely […] todayMay 15, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa S.A Deputy International Minister calls for funds to repatriate George building collapse victim South Africa's Deputy minister of International Relations, Alvin Botes, is calling on the private sector to assist families who lost their loved ones in the George building collapse with funds to repatriate the deceased. Of the 81 workers who were on site when the collapse happened last week Monday, 32 have died and 20 are still unaccounted for. Botes says some of the deceased workers are fromzi Zimbabwe, Malawi and […] todayMay 14, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa S.A’s RISE Mzansi Expresses Concern Over Rising Crime and Violence in Gauteng S.A's RISE Mzansi has voiced apprehension regarding the escalating levels of crime and violence in Gauteng. In the latest incidents, two educators were tragically shot and killed in Vanderbijlpark and Daveyton last week. Provincial quarterly crime statistics indicate that between October and December last year, 1,787 individuals were murdered in the province. Tebogo Moalusi, spokesperson for RISE Mzansi, warns that Gauteng is gradually transforming into a gangster state due to […] todayApril 10, 2024 6
insert_link Africa World Health Organisation says nearly 20 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of health assistance The World Health Organisation says nearly 20 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of health assistance following climate shocks and an ongoing armed conflict in the east of the country. The head of the global health body, Tedros Ghebreyesus says they are working with the Congolese government to address some of the health needs. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayApril 2, 2024 4
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
