insert_link World New Delhi’s air quality dips to “very poor” levels ahead of festive season New Delhi's air quality has dipped to what officials call very poor level levels with pollutants rising to 10 times the permissible limit. Despite a ban on firecrackers in the national capital, concerns remain about the situation worsening ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali when burning crackers is considered auspicious. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. todayOctober 28, 2024 19
insert_link Local NUST student receives food trailer after winning Nedbank Kapana Cook-off Competition October marked a proud moment for 20-year-old Mandume Hasheni, who took ownership of the grand prize of a fully furnished food trailer worth N$130 000 after winning the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-off Competition, held 2 months ago. This Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) student, who impressed judges with his unique kapana cooking skills, stood beaming as he received the keys to the trailer in a […] todayOctober 28, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics 28 October 2024 Morning Biz News Regional Economic Update: Agriculture Boost, Inflation, and Currency Shifts In a promising development for Namibia's agricultural sector, the Otjimbele Agriculture Project, which has poured an impressive N$120 million into the local economy, is set to commence commercial production of ITUM table grapes in 2025. This first large-scale harvest is expected to bring a substantial boost to Omusati’s agricultural landscape, marking a pivotal shift towards increased food production and regional economic growth. Meanwhile, South Africa's Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has […] todayOctober 28, 2024 10
insert_link World Political uncertainty in Japan after ruling party fails to win majority Japan has been plunged into political uncertainty after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, and its coalition partner lost its majority in a general election that was called by the country's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba. The parties will now have to rely on the support of another party to form a government. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo. todayOctober 28, 2024 12
insert_link Environment Windhoek Council Plans Waste-to-Energy Plant for Electricity Generation The Municipal Council of Windhoek is set to construct a Waste-to-Energy Plant aimed at generating bulk electricity while improving waste management. This initiative seeks to diversify the energy supply, enhance electricity security, and lower carbon emissions. A pre-feasibility study has recently been completed to evaluate the project's viability, paving the way for a detailed feasibility study that will examine different operational scenarios and inform the plant's development. The local authority's […] todayOctober 28, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Police Investigate Discovery of Buried Rifles in Rehoboth and Armed Robbery in Karibib The Namibia Police Force is investigating the discovery of 55 old, rusted rifles without serial numbers in Rehoboth, unearthed by construction workers on a private property; these rifles are believed to date back to the German wars. In Karibib, an armed robbery occurred at a residence in the Namagra factory area, where three masked men threatened and tied up an elderly couple with a knife, stealing valuables valued at N$231,000. […] todayOctober 28, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa Says ANC Focused on Serving South Africans ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the party's main focus will be improving groundwork to ensure that it returns to its main mission, which is to serve the people of South Africa. He delivered the closing remarks of the special sitting of the ANC National Executive Committee meeting held at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng. Ramaphosa says the NEC is determined to build branches that are political and not transactional […] todayOctober 28, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Deputy President Honors Former Labour Minister’s Legacy in Advancing Worker Rights S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile has praised former Labour minister Membathisi Mdladlana for his contributions to fighting apartheid and advancing labour rights. Mdladlana, South Africa's longest-serving Labour Minister, worked under four presidents. Speaking at a special memorial service, Mashatile highlighted Mdladlana’s legacy of resilience, commitment to social justice and implementing key labour laws that protected workers' rights and reduced industrial disputes: todayOctober 28, 2024 14
insert_link World Harris and Trump make final pitches to voters With just over a week to go until election day Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have been crossing the country making their final pitches to voters. The latest polls indicate the race is still effectively a dead heat and as our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, it's the battleground states that will ultimately decide the winner. todayOctober 28, 2024 12