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

FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

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Africa

Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Amid Election and Wiretapping Scandal

  Mauritius has ordered a social media blackout for all internet providers until November 11, the day after its general election, which the opposition claims is an attempt to avoid electoral defeat. Reuters has it that the move follows a wiretapping scandal involving leaked recordings of conversations among politicians, police, journalists, and civil society members, which have circulated on social media since mid-October.  

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South Africa

225 illegal miners resurface from underground in S.A’s North West province

A total of 225 illegal miners resurfaced from underground in Orkney Mine in North West yesterday due to starvation and dehydration. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says they are part of what is believed to be hundreds if not a thousand of illegal miners who are stuck underground with no food, water and necessities because the routes used to deliver food and necessities to these illegal miners, are blocked by vala […]

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South Africa

Transport Minister says the country needs a stable and well-maintained road network

S.A's Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says South Africa needs a stable and well-maintained road network that will improve access to economic activities and allows for the safe transportation of people and freight on a world-class road system. Creecy visited the R573 Moloto Corridor Road Project from Limpopo to Gauteng. She says quality road infrastructure plays a critically important role in the their economy:  

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Namibia

Mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz Defends Usakos Council Against Allegations

Usakos Mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz addressed allegations against the Usakos Town Council, asserting that claims of stagnation and mismanagement are misleading. She highlighted ongoing community development initiatives, including water supply improvements and vocational training programs, while emphasizing the council's commitment to transparency and progress in the town.  

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Namibia

Political Parties Weigh In On ECN’s Decision to Print Additional Ballot Papers

  Several political parties have voiced concerns about the Electoral Commission deciding to produce an additional 400,000 ballot papers for the forthcoming national elections on November 27, inclusive of 200,000 surplus ballots for both the presidential and National Assembly elections, despite having only 1.4 million registered voters. IPC's Imms Nashinge:   United Democratic Fron't Mabasen /Narib also weighed in:  

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Usakos Mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz Addresses Allegations of Mismanagement

  In response to recent allegations regarding the Usakos Town Council, Mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz spoke out to clarify misconceptions and defend the council's actions. During an interview, she expressed her disappointment with the Namibian newspaper, claiming that its reporting has been misleading and unfair. Simeon-Kurtz emphasized that the town is indeed developing and that the council has maintained transparency in its operations. The mayor outlined several ongoing initiatives aimed at […]

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Africa

Nigeria’s Food Crisis Expected to Worsen Amid Economic Hardship

Nigeria is projected to see a severe hunger crisis next year, with over 30 million people facing food insecurity—a 33% increase from this year—due to economic challenges, according to a government and UN report as seen by CNBCAfrica. Economic hardship has intensified following austerity reforms by President Bola Tinubu, including currency devaluation and the removal of a longstanding petrol subsidy, contributing to rising inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.

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