insert_link Namibia Namibia Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Tensions in Middle East International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, has expressed Namibia's growing concern over developments in the Middle East. In a statement, Mushelenga highlighted the potential for current events to escalate into a broader conflict in the region and beyond. He emphasized Namibia's call for maximum restraint to avoid exacerbating the already delicate situation underscoring that attacks, counterattacks, and threats of reprisals are detrimental to peace, a commitment all United Nations […] todayApril 19, 2024 5
insert_link World U.S Congress mulls over foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine Lawmakers in the United States are discussing a new set of foreign aid bills which Congressional leaders are hoping to pass this weekend. They include roughly $95 billion worth of spending to support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — as well as providing humanitarian relief to Gaza. Pressure to approve the funding has intensified following Iran's airstrikes on Israel last week. On Thursday, the US unveiled sanctions against the Iranian regime. […] todayApril 19, 2024 19
insert_link World Google fires 28 employees over anti-Israel protests Google has fired 28 employees for protesting the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government to provide cloud and artificial intelligence services. The search engine giant called the protests on Google property "unacceptable" while protest organizers accused Google of firing workers "indiscriminately". Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco. todayApril 19, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa S.A Public Protector Office Ordered to Explain Gratuity Delay to Former Chief The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the Office of the South African Public Protector to submit its reasons today for not disbursing a ten-million-rand gratuity to former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, as per the court's directive. Delays in Mkhwebane's urgent challenge were caused by the office's failure to promptly provide essential documents. According to News24, Judge Colleen Collis attributed the application's delayed readiness solely to the actions of the […] todayApril 19, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics March 2024 Vehicle Sales Reach Highest Level Since July 2016 Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde, commented on the March 2024 vehicle sales, stating that out of the 1,451 vehicles sold, 1,269 were purchased by dealerships and 182 by rental agencies, with no sales to the government. Commercial vehicles were the main driver behind the surge in sales. todayApril 19, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia SADC Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Labour Migration Through Skills Development The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry alongside the International Labour Organization, hosted a pivotal workshop on labour migration within SADC. Stakeholders emphasized Skills Portability, Recognition, and Anticipation, aiming to bolster institutional frameworks and policies. Lydia Indombo: the Executive Director at the Ministry. todayApril 19, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 19 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Highlights and Financial Indicators 1. Namibia's Green Industrialization Drive: Namibia is at the forefront of a pioneering effort to repurpose its rail assets, with the aim of driving green industrialization. James Mnyupe, Green Hydrogen Commissioner, emphasizes the country's strategic geographic location and abundant renewable energy sources as key drivers for sustainable economic development. 2. Job Cuts in South Africa's Mining Sector: Sibanye Stillwater has announced plans to shutter its 4 Belt shaft at Marikana, […] todayApril 19, 2024 12
insert_link World U.S vetoes Palestine’s bid to join U.N Palestine has not been admitted to the United Nations as a full member, following a Security Council vote. The United States vetoed the bid - as was widely expected. Twelve nations in the 15-member council voted for the resolution, and two countries - the United Kingdom and Switzerland, abstained. Earlier, U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres said six months of war has made Gaza a "humanitarian hellscape" and repeated calls for […] todayApril 19, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Unchanged repo rate still a challenge for many civil servants’ cost of living The government has disclosed that the wage bill for the upcoming financial year amounts to N$35.4 billion, encompassing benefits and a 5% raise for civil servants, as outlined in its 2024/25 budget. The allocation is intended to cover the salaries of 107,000 civil servants. Dr. Basilius Kasera, a Professor in Human Sciences at UNAm, provides insights on the matter. todayApril 19, 2024 52
