insert_link South Africa The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services. Minister Pemmy Majodina stated the department will visit all provinces to review progress with existing improvement plans and assist in developing new ones. She emphasised the department will continue allocating grants to enhance infrastructure reliability and capacity: todayAugust 6, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Khomas Region Requires Three New Schools Annually Khomas Region needs at least three new schools each year to accommodate an annual increase of 2,665 learners, according to Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua. The region currently has 141 schools serving 106,350 learners, with a learner population growth of 18% over the past six years. Additionally, improvements in the Namibia Senior Secondary School Ordinary Level results were noted, with 1,610 learners qualifying for the Advanced Subsidiary Level in 2024, up from […] todayAugust 6, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services In.S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services. Minister Pemmy Majodina stated the department will visit all provinces to review progress with existing improvement plans and assist in developing new ones. She emphasised the department will continue allocating grants to enhance infrastructure reliability and capacity: todayAugust 6, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia One Economy Foundation CEO Highlights August 2024 Initiatives Uajokorisa Karuaihe, CEO of One Economy Foundation, discussed the foundation's upcoming activities for August 2024, emphasizing their commitment to bridging socio-economic gaps and empowering youth through innovative programs. She highlighted the importance of these initiatives in driving positive change. FIND THE FULL INTERVIEW ON FUTUREMEDIANEWS.COM.NA todayAugust 6, 2024 42
insert_link World Kamala Harris VP pick in coming hours US Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is expected to announce her vice presidential pick today, ahead of the pair's first campaign rally in Philadelphia. Harris has reportedly cut her pool of possible running mates down to just two. As Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayAugust 6, 2024 16
insert_link World Markets in a tailspin over US economic slowdown US Stocks tumbled at the opening of the bell at the New York Stock exchange on Monday as fears about a US economic slowdown sent shockwaves of fear through global markets. The volatility even spread to other markets in Asia and Europe, as Japanese stocks suffered their biggest ever daily loss closing more than 12% lower. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayAugust 6, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Protests in Nigeria Over Cost of Living Ease Amid Deadly Crackdown Protests in Nigeria over the rising cost of living subsided on Monday, with only a few hundred people participating in major cities following a deadly crackdown by security forces, according to Reuters. Since the demonstrations began last week, hundreds of thousands had rallied in Abuja, Lagos, and other major cities against economic hardship and crime. Originally scheduled to continue until August 10, the protests have significantly dwindled since their start […] todayAugust 6, 2024 6
insert_link Africa U.S. Military Withdraws from Niger’s Air Base 201 The United States military has completed its withdrawal from air base 201 in Niger, following an order from Niger's ruling junta after last year's coup reports Reuters. The base, a $100 million drone facility near Agadez, had provided critical intelligence on Islamist militant groups. A joint statement from Niger's defense ministry and the U.S. military confirmed the withdrawal of personnel and equipment, with ongoing coordination to ensure the pullout is […] todayAugust 6, 2024 4
insert_link World Biden meets National Security team over Middle East concerns US President Joseph Biden is meeting / has met with his National Security team amid fears of a wider regional war erupting in the Middle East. There are heightened concerns Iran is planning a retaliatory attack against Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayAugust 6, 2024 4