insert_link Namibia Competition Commission Imposes Fine on Bank of Namibia Governor and Others for Unapproved Merger The Namibian Competition Commission has fined Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab, Ismael Gei-Khoibeb, and Gamma Investments CC for executing a merger without the necessary approval from the watchdog. According to NaCC's statement, !Gawaxab sold his stake in Gamma to Gei-Khoibeb on June 10, 2020, violating the Competition Act. Corporate Communications Practitioner at NaCC, Dina //Gowases. todayMay 10, 2024 58
insert_link World Biden Administration to change asylum rules as immigration takes center stage in presidential election The Biden Administration is expected to announce a change to the country's asylum policy as the president faces increasing pressure to address record migrant flows at the border. Polls indicate that immigration is a top priority for voters this coming November. Toni Waterman has more from Texas. todayMay 10, 2024 17
South Africa South Africa’s Labour Minister Urges Communication and Support for Families Affected by Collapsed Building Tragedy S.A's minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi has urged employers of the construction company involved at the collapsed building to communicate with affected families. The tragedy, which occurred on Monday, claimed eight lives and left dozens injured and trapped. Nxesi called on leaders to unite and aid in the rescue mission, emphasising the need for social protection and compensation once all workers are rescued and identified: todayMay 10, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia University of Science and Technology Probes Sexual Harassment Claims Against Senior Academic The Namibia University of Science and Technology is currently investigating allegations of sexual harassment against a senior lecturer. According to a source within the university's human resources office, reports from multiple students were received several months ago, with the most recent incident allegedly occurring last month. The lecturerwas reportedly escorted from campus by NUST security guards, carrying a mattress. John Haufiku, NUST's spokesperson, confirmed ongoing investigations adding that they cannot […] todayMay 10, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Urges Swift Inquiry into George Building Collapse The GOOD Party in the Western Cape is calling for speedy investigations into the cause of the building collapse in George in the Western Cape. Seven workers have died while 41 are still unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. GOOD’s, Ricky Seekoei, says those involved in the construction of the project, and municipal building inspectors, must provide answers about whether the construction was compliant with building regulations: todayMay 8, 2024 14
insert_link World India’s election body asks X to take down “anti-muslim” campaign video India's Election body has asked social media platform X to take down a video depicting Muslims as disproportionate beneficiaries of past government policies. The video was posted by the state unit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party - and is now being slammed for allegedly spreading hatred against minorities. Local police have registered complaints against BJP Party officials, as Ishan Garg tells us. todayMay 8, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Shadikongoro Irrigation Green Scheme Generates N$7 Million Income, Plans Sunflower Oil Production During the 2023 cropping season, the Shadikongoro Irrigation Green Scheme Project in the Kavango East Region yielded an income of N$7 million, with N$3.5 million in profit, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform's Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata. The project aims to produce cooking oil from sunflowers, with 24 hectares planted to revive the sunflower processing facility. An additional 16 hectares of sunflowers from the Sikondo Green […] todayMay 8, 2024 33
insert_link World Judge refuses Trump’s mistrial request following Stormy Daniels testimony The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case has refused his request for a mistrial, after explicit testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels. His defense lawyers said her details of the alleged sexual encounter with the former president were "extremely prejudicial", and requested the trial be disbanded. Sally Patterson reports from outside the courthouse in New York City. todayMay 8, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia African Union and SADC Hold Workshop on Migration Governance The African Union Commission and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum organized a two-day inter-regional workshop focusing on African migration governance. Representatives from various regional bodies, including ECOWAS, EALA, and PAP, attended to discuss labor migration governance. Utaara Mootu, a parliament member, stressed the significance of labor migration governance for societal and economic development, highlighting the need for fair, equitable systems respecting the rights and dignity of migrants. todayMay 8, 2024 11
