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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Business / Economics

Freedom Front Plus Warns ANC’s Embassy Move Could Impact Trade with Taiwan

The Freedom Front Plus in S.A warns that the ANC’s decision to move Taiwan’s embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg could hurt South Africa’s 16-billion-rand trade relationship with Taiwan. They say this move, influenced by China, risks damaging trade and causing job losses. FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald argues it undermines South Africa’s independence and was done without consulting other partners in the government of national unity:  

todayOctober 22, 2024 10

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Africa

Kenya’s Impeached Deputy President Gachagua Claims Security Withdrawn, Blames Ruto

Kenya's impeached deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, claimed on Sunday that his security detail had been withdrawn, placing his safety at risk as per Reuters. Gachagua, who has dismissed the charges against him as politically motivated, stated that President William Ruto would be held responsible if anything happened to him. He expressed frustration, calling it "the most unfortunate thing" that Ruto, whom he supported in the 2022 elections, would allow such […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 4

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Local

REBUTAL: FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPT CONDUCT IN THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BALLOT PAPERS TO REN-FORM CC

1. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) unequivocally refutes the malicious and baseless allegations being circulated regarding the award of the contract for the procurement of ballot papers for the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as announced on 17 October 2024. These allegations, intended to discredit the Commission and undermine public confidence in the electoral process, are false and misleading. Such unfounded claims are made to cast a […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 9

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Namibia

Electoral Commission Responds To Political Parties Challenging It Over Controversial Tender

Several political parties have lodged complaints with the Electoral Commission of Namibia  for awarding a N$6.2-million ballot-printing tender to Ren-Form, a South African company linked to Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is under investigation for election corruption. Some parties accuse Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF of interfering in Namibia's elections, prompting calls from opposition leaders, like PDM's McHenry Venaani, for President Nangolo Mbumba to address the issue. The ECN's De Wet Siluka: Meanwhile, […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 30

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Namibia

Namibia-South Africa Committee Meets to Discuss Orange River Boundary Report

The Political, Diplomatic, and Legal Committee of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission convened in Swakopmund to review the Report of the Namibia-South Africa Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River Boundary. Co-chaired by the Heads of State from both countries, this Committee is part of the Bi-National Commission, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation for the benefit of the citizens of Namibia and South Africa. International Relations and […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 22

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World

Biden’s national security adviser visits China

Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser at the White House, is in Beijing to meet top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi. It's the first trip to China by a US national security adviser since 2016, as part of efforts to stabilise relations between the two superpowers. The meetings, scheduled to run from Tuesday to Thursday in Beijing, are to build on the talks that began at last year's summit in California […]

todayAugust 27, 2024 41

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Business / Economics

Namibia-Brazil Business Forum Aims to Boost Trade and Investment Opportunities

Windhoek will host a business forum on August 19, organized by the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, the Brazilian Embassy, the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board.The forum aims to explore investment opportunities and enhance trade relations between Namibia and Brazil. Here's Elijah Mukobonda from the Trade ministry:  

todayAugust 19, 2024 51

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Namibia

Unemployment Rate Projected to Reach And Exceed 63% in 2024

The unemployment rate is projected to hit 57.79% in 2024, according to recent data from the national statistics agency. The impact varies widely, especially affecting individuals aged 18 to 34 who struggle to secure employment. Cathy Kambanda, Director of Nation Mental Health Care Namibia, highlights the diverse effects this high unemployment rate has on mental well-being and financial stability.   Psychological Councillor Marcella Katjijova also added het two cents.  

todayJuly 22, 2024 92

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