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Nigeria’s President Tinubu Vows Economic Reforms Amid Rising Public Anger

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria assured on Wednesday that economic reforms will persist despite growing public discontent fueled by increasing hardships as reported by Reuters. He announced plans to soon present an executive bill to parliament aimed at establishing a new minimum wage. Tinubu, in office for a year, eliminated a longstanding petrol subsidy that artificially suppressed prices and contributed to currency devaluation, resulting in inflation rising to 33.69% in […]

13 June, 2024

Namibia

Environment Minister Shifeta Assesses Stranded Hippos Along Drying Chobe River

Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Minister, Pohamba Shifeta visited and assessed the pond along the Chobe River, where approximately 135 hippos are stranded due to the river's continued drying. Here is Minister Shifeta.

13 June, 2024

South Africa

First Fatal Case of Mpox Reported in South Africa As Health Minister Urges Vigilance

Reuters has disclosed that South Africa recorded its initial fatality from the viral infection monkey pox, as confirmed by its Health Minister, Joe Phaahla during a Wednesday news conference. The 37-year-old man passed away at Tembisa Hospital on Monday, marking the first death following five laboratory-confirmed cases in the past month. Phaahla emphasized the importance of prevention and management, stating, "One death is too many, especially from a preventable and […]

13 June, 2024

Business / Economics

US central banks keeps interest rate unchanged and hits at just one future cut

The US Federal Reserve says it intends to bring down interest rates by the end of the year — but only once, quashing any expectations of much sharper cuts. The country's central bank left borrowing costs on hold between 5.25%-5.5%, a 23-year high. As our correspondent Benji Hyer reports.

13 June, 2024

Namibia

Telecom Namibia Partners with Sparkle for High-Speed Equiano Subsea Cable Access

Telecom Namibia has announced a partnership with global operator Sparkle to gain access to the Equiano subsea cable, connecting Portugal to South Africa. This collaboration enhances Telecom Namibia's capabilities with high-speed and low-latency services. The national telecom company's investments now include five major submarine cable systems. Telecom's spokesperson, Nomvula Kambinda.

13 June, 2024

Namibia

Strengthening Foundations Key to Educational Success in Kunene

A solid educational foundation is crucial for student success, according to Sophia Fredericks, Director of Education in the Kunene Region. She emphasized that poor performance in grades 11 and 12 is largely due to weak early education foundations. The region is now focusing on improving education from pre-primary to grade 7, with efforts including teacher training and new resources. Despite challenges, there has been a slight improvement in regional rankings […]

13 June, 2024

South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Storm Damage Costs Exceed 1.3 Billion Rand

The initial cost estimates of the devastating storms in KwaZulu-Natal have exceeded 1.3-billion-rand, with eThekwini Metro accounting for over 480-million-rand. Over seven-thousand households, 20 schools, and significant infrastructure have been affected. The provincial Cooperative Governance Department's, Sboniso Mngadi says relief efforts include the delivery of building material, mobile offices for identity document replacement, and SASSA support with food vouchers, mattresses, and blankets:

13 June, 2024

Namibia

UNAM Ogongo Campus Boosts Rice and Poultry Farming

Rice and poultry farming in northern Namibia are expanding, supported by UNAM's Ogongo Campus and Debmarine Namibia. This year's rice harvest is expected to reach 25 tonnes, up by eight tonnes. Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala called for investment in climate-smart agricultural technologies to address poor crop yields and livestock losses due to drought. UNAM's Rice and Mahangu Project, launched with Japanese support in 2012, continues to train and support local […]

12 June, 2024

South Africa

Two Suspects Charged for Murders in Western Cape’s Khayelitsha

Two suspects have been charged for the murders of a 30-year-old man and three children in Khayelitsha in S.A's Western Cape, as well as nine attempted murder charges. This comes after unknown gunmen entered a barbershop and opened fire at occupants at the premises on Saturday afternoon. The suspects will appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, says […]

12 June, 2024