insert_link Health / Medical South Africa Recalls Johnson & Johnson Children’s Cough Syrup Over Concerns, Ben Nangombe weighs in with Namibia’s response South Africa's health regulator has declared the recall of several batches of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup due to the discovery of heightened levels of diethylene glycol. These affected batches were distributed across South Africa, Eswatini, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Ben Nangombe, the executive director at the Ministry of Health, provided insights into the local response during an interview with Future Media News. todayApril 15, 2024 43
insert_link Business / Economics 15 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Transforming Elizabeth Bay: Standard Bank’s Energy Park Initiative In a bid to ignite infrastructure growth and leverage Namibia's resource potential, Standard Bank has unveiled an ambitious plan to rebrand Elizabeth Bay into an Energy Park, as reported by The Brief. This strategic move is poised to reshape the landscape of Elizabeth Bay, a mining community nestled 25 kilometers south of Lüderitz on Namibia's southern coast. The vision behind the Energy Park initiative extends beyond mere revitalization; it aims […] todayApril 15, 2024 27
insert_link World Biden says U.S won’t get involved in tit for tat strikes against Iran U.S President Joseph Biden has told Israel's leader the United States will not get involved in any tit for tat strikes against Iran. That's as G7 leaders have condemned Iran's drone attack against Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security. Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayApril 15, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Tsintsabis Combined School Receives Stationery from Namib Desert Diamonds Foundation The Namib Desert Diamonds Foundation has generously donated stationery supplies valued at N$150,000 to Tsintsabis Combined School in the Oshikoto region. Our Northern Correspondent, Maria Namupala, provides further details. todayApril 15, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa United Democratic Movement Calls for Urgent Allocation of Funds to Aid Flood-Affected Homeless in Western Cape The United Democratic Movement in the Western Cape is urging the National Disaster Management Centre to prioritize the allocation of funds to the provincial government. This assistance is crucial for thousands of individuals who have been left homeless due to floods. Bongani Maqungwana of the UDM emphasizes that residents of informal settlements, often neglected, are currently tasked with rebuilding their shelters independently. Maqungwana stresses the immediate release of funds to […] todayApril 15, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Clash Between Swapo and PDM Leaders Over Age of Election Candidates A verbal confrontation has erupted between Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa and Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani concerning the nomination of older candidates for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. During a political rally in Okalongo on Saturday, Venaani urged Namibians not to support "pensioners" in the November election. He seemed to be referring to Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (71) and Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula (66). […] todayApril 15, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia AgriBank Mentor Advises Namibian Farmers on Drought Resilience and Business Approach Arnold Gaseb, a mentor for the Kunene and Erongo regions with the Agricultural Bank of Namibia, emphasized the necessity for farmers to diversify their agricultural practices amidst Namibia's ongoing drought to ensure their survival. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session held at Africa Safari Lodge in Mariental, Gaseb stressed the importance of treating farming as a business endeavor. He highlighted the significance of collaboration among stakeholders in the farming industry […] todayApril 12, 2024 15
insert_link World Maldives to woo Indian tourists back amid ongoing diplomatic spat A key tourism body in Maldives says it plans to hold road shows in India, as part of a pan to woo Indian tourists back to the island nation.At the start of the year, a diplomatic spat between the two countries escalated after a few Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments online about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of Indians responded with a #BoycottMaldives campaign on social media. todayApril 12, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane in South Africa’s Moody’s Outlook Shifts from Negative to Stable The City of Tshwane in South Africa has greeted an improved outlook from Moody's Ratings, transitioning from negative to stable. This positive shift comes after a notice last month indicating the city's rating was under review for a potential downgrade. The development is expected to assist the municipality in stabilizing its finances and accessing capital funding for infrastructure projects. Jacqui Uys, Mayoral committee member for Finance, attributes this positive change […] todayApril 12, 2024 21
