insert_link Business / Economics Business Summit Namibia Concludes In Windhoek The Business Summit Namibia recently hosted an exhibition in partnership with Yango, FNB Namibia, Fresh FM, the Development Bank of Namibia, and others. Theo Baloyi, CEO of Bathu Shoes in South Africa, delivered the keynote address. today8 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenyans Gather for Concert in Nairobi to Honor Protest Victims Hundreds of Kenyans attended a concert in the nation's capital, Nairobi, on Sunday, chanting slogans and dancing to remember more than three dozen people killed in recent anti-government protests according to a report by Reuters. The demonstrations, which began on June 18, sought to halt planned tax hikes and call for President William Ruto's resignation. Activist Boniface Mwangi, present at the event, expressed mixed emotions adding that the government is […] today8 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Urges Parliament to Address Misconduct and Corruption S.A Union, Cosatu has called on Parliament to demonstrate moral excellence and leadership in addressing delinquent Members of Parliament. The union federation expressed concerns over the MK Party's chief whip, impeached Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe's nomination to the Judicial Service Commission, and the suspension of DA MP Renaldo Gouws, accused of using racist hate speech. Cosatu’s ,Matthew Parks criticized Parliament's leniency on misconduct, hate speech, and corruption, demanding […] today8 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Severe weather warning expected for the southern and central regions of the country The Meteorological Service has issued a severe weather warning for the southern and central regions of the country. Odilo Kgobetsi highlighted the impending adverse weather conditions expected to affect various parts of the country over the next few days. today8 July, 2024
insert_link World Several top House Democrats call for Biden to drop re-election bid in private meeting At least four house democrats have called on Joseph Biden to drop his re-election bid during a virtual meeting with minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, according to US media reports. There has been growing anxiety within the President's own party about his mental fitness, following his stilted debate performance against Donald Trump. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details. today8 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Ambulance Driver Dies in Northern Industrial Area Accident A driver of the City of Windhoek's ambulance died in an accident in the Northern Industrial Area on Sunday. Our team spoke with Raymond Kapia: Emergency Services Chief at City of Windhoek. today8 July, 2024
insert_link World U.S President Biden congratulates U.K Prime Minister Starmer after election win US President Jospeh Biden has congratulated British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on his party's landslide victory in the UK general election. In a call on Friday, the two leaders pledged to "work together in support of freedom and democracy around the world." Benji Hyer reports. today8 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa Numsa Urges Ford SA Workers to Resume Work After Court Blocks Strike Metalworkers' union Numsa In S.A has called on all Ford South Africa workers to return to work after the Labour Court granted an interim interdict to temporarily block their strike. S.A National spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the hearing to determine the interdict's permanence will be heard on 28 August. She has called on the employer to look into the workers' grievances today8 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia FEATURE: GENERAL VOTERS REGISTRATION VIEWS: MAGGIE FOCELLEDO (99FM NEWS AND CONTENT EDITOR) Maggie Forcelledo, news and content editor for 99FM had this to say pertaning to registering as a voter for this year's elections in Novemeber. today5 July, 2024