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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

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Africa

IMF Calls for Economic Reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa to Boost Growth

Sub-Saharan African countries reliant on commodity exports must implement economic reforms to address uneven regional growth, stated Abebe Aemro Selassie, the International Monetary Fund's Africa Director. Reuters reports that the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook reveals that the region's growth is projected at 3.6% this year, consistent with last year's figures and lower than the April forecast of 3.8%. Commodity-dependent economies are notably underperforming compared to their more diversified counterparts.

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Africa

Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Detained on Incitement Charges

Renowned Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been detained by police on accusations of inciting violence, according to his wife, who reported that six masked individuals took him from their home. BBC Africa indicates that Mwangi’s detention follows his recent call for an anti-government protest at a marathon in Nairobi set for Sunday. Police spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed Mwangi’s custody but did not offer further information.

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Namibia

IPPR Highlights Key Issues Ahead of Mid-Year Budget Review

Graham Hopwood, Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, spoke about the organization's years-long consultations with the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. In preparation for the upcoming mid-year budget review set for today, the IPPR has gathered insights and proposals from various civil society groups to emphasize critical issues that need to be addressed by the Minister and his team.  

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South Africa

Transport Minister In S.A Calls for Sustainable Solutions as Taxi Sector Faces Rising Finance Costs

In S.A, its transport minister Barbara Creecy has expressed concern over rising vehicle finance costs for the taxi sector. Speaking to the ANC NEC about the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme, she noted that the current scrapping allowance is insufficient, and unaffordable. Creecy says the programme’s model is now outdated. She aims to engage stakeholders and financiers to find sustainable solutions for the sector:  

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Local

Highlights from the Municipal Council of Windhoek ordinary council meeting held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024

    Windhoek Council to sell outdated electricity substations for residential use The City of Windhoek plans to sell outdated electricity substations for residential usage in the city's oldest townships. At least 25 substations with a total land area of more than 2.3 hectares have been identified for this purpose. The identified substations are located on erven, each measuring 450 square meters or more, and will be transformed into residential […]

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South Africa

MK Party national organiser claims its Party Caucus boasts the most capable leadership in Parliament

MK Party national organiser Floyd Shivambu claims the MK Party Caucus boasts the most capable leadership in Parliament. Shivambu stated that party leaders could govern efficiently, outperforming the ANC, DA, or EFF. However, he acknowledged the party's lacking experience in building a successful political organisation. He says that his focus is ensuring the party thrives as it grows into a formidable opposition force:   Shivambu also disclosed in a podcast […]

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