insert_link World U.S finishes building floating pier near Gaza to help deliver aid The United States military has finished building a large floating pier off the coast of Gaza in an attempt to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in the war-torn strip. The plan — first announced by U.S President Joseph Biden two months ago — will see ships carry aid from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus to a dock in the sea. Here's Benji Hyer reporting for us. , todayMay 17, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa S.A’s COPE party Praises Ramaphosa’s George Visit, Calls for Similar Compassion at Marikana COPE has commended S.A's president Cyril Ramaphosa for visiting the George building collapse site but is challenging him to muster the same courage to fulfil his promise to visit the Marikana massacre victims. Nineteen construction workers are still unaccounted for following the building disaster in George, which has claimed the lives of 33 people. COPE’s, Pakes Dikgetsi, says in the same way that Ramaphosa showed compassion to the people of […] todayMay 17, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst Assesses Governance in Namibia Focusing on SWAPO Administration Professor Ndumba Kamwanya, a political analyst, examined the governance landscape in Namibia, with a specific focus on the performance of the SWAPO government. He offered insights into the correlation between election years and the fulfillment of developmental pledges. todayMay 17, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Lions Roaming Kavango East Region Prompt School Closures The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry confirms three lion sightings in Mukwe constituency, Kavango East Region, with tracks indicating movement towards Mbwata Village. Monitoring efforts suggest a split in the group, with only male and female tracks observed. In response, four schools in the Mukwe Circuit have temporarily halted classes. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. todayMay 17, 2024 59
insert_link Business / Economics 17 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Financial Landscape: Insights from Namibia to Asia In the dynamic world of finance, each day unveils a new narrative, weaving together the intricate threads of economic indicators and market movements. From the southern tip of Africa to the bustling trading floors of Asia, the past week has been a tapestry of noteworthy developments that offer insights into the global financial landscape. 1. Namibia Revenue Agency's Surprising Triumph The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has emerged as a beacon […] todayMay 17, 2024 19
insert_link World South Africa says Rafah offensive is part of Israeli endgame South Africa says the military offensive in Rafah marks a new and horrific stage in Israel's war in Gaza. The comments were made during a hearing at the International Court of Justice on Thursday. Pretoria has brought a case against Israel to the UN's top court accusing it of violating the genocide convention. William Denselow has more for us and reports from the Hague where the ICJ is located. todayMay 17, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Paratus Namibia Doubles Market Cap with N$600 Million Capital Raise Paratus Namibia, under Managing Director Andrew Hal, raises over N$600 million through a recent Rights Issue and investment campaign, doubling its market capitalization on the Namibian Stock Exchange. The capital comes from various investors, including the Paratus Group, employees, institutional, and retail investors. Cirrus Capital's economist Robert McGregor. todayMay 17, 2024 33
insert_link World U.S president blocks release of interview recordings U.S president Joseph Biden has blocked the release of audio recordings of his interviews with special counsel Robert Hur over his handling of classified documents. Hur questioned the president's memory and mental agility in a damning report earlier this year. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayMay 17, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Keetmanshoop’s Municipality Reshuffles Councillors and Management Committee Members In a recent shake-up, the Keetmanshoop Municipality witnessed changes in its council and management committee. Easter Isaak, Johannes Vries, and Annalize Knaus of the Landless People's Movement were affected. Isaak shifted from deputy mayor to chairperson of the management committee, Vries transitioned to an ordinary committee member, and Knaus assumed the role of deputy mayor. Mayor McDonald Hanse and committee member Fatima Jossop maintained their positions, while Johannes Nghidinwa and […] todayMay 17, 2024 30
