insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Rejects Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, Alleges Favoritism Towards ANC The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has voiced its rejection of the passing of the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, labeling it as a maneuver aimed at channeling additional public and donor funds to the ANC. Adrian Roos, representing the DA, asserts that the amendments are unrelated to the inclusion of independent candidates, raising concerns over perceived favoritism towards the ANC. todayMarch 13, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Namibian Standards Institution Engages Stakeholders on National Standardisation Strategy The Namibian Standards Institution convened a consultative meeting in Gobabis on Tuesday to discuss the proposed National Standardisation Strategy with various stakeholders. The National Standardization Strategy serves as a vital guideline document that identifies priority sectors for standardisation needs. Through these consultations, NSI aims to gather crucial data that will contribute to the compilation of the National Standards Plan. Karukirue Tjijenda, the Omaheke Regional Development and Planning Director, presided over […] todayMarch 13, 2024 5
insert_link World Airbnb bans indoor security cameras Surveillance cameras will soon be banned inside Airbnb rental properties under new rules. The company says the decision, which applies to all its rentals globally, will "prioritise the privacy of our community". The holiday rental giant has seven million listings worldwide, but has come under scrutiny in recent years over reports of hidden cameras.Sally Patterson has more. todayMarch 13, 2024 9
insert_link World IAEA head inspects ALPs discharge site at Fukushima The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says he’s satisfied with Japan’s handling of the release of treated, nuclear contaminated wastewater from Fukushima. He is inspecting the discharge site on Wednesday, his first visit since Japan began the project in August. todayMarch 13, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South Africa and Ghana Commit to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties at Bi-National Commission During the bi-national commission held in Pretoria, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for enhanced trade and investment cooperation between South Africa and Ghana. Ramaphosa expressed enthusiasm for sustained import-export relations and noted South African companies' keen interest in expanding their investments in Ghana. The president welcomed collaboration opportunities in infrastructure and pre-chemical sectors. Emphasizing the need to reverse the recent decline in trade over the past four years, Ramaphosa […] todayMarch 13, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Association of Electricity Distribution Undertakings in Namibia Convenes 13th General Meeting The 13th General Meeting of the Association of Electricity Distribution Undertakings in Namibia commenced today, highlighting the theme, "Ensuring sustainability of the distribution industry by embracing innovation and technological changes in the industry." This theme underscores a proactive stance toward adapting to the evolving landscape of the electricity distribution sector. AEDU Namibia Chairman Petrus Nehale shared the following. todayMarch 13, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia IPPR’s Graham Hopwood weighs in on Mines and Energy Minister’s Denial of Corruption Allegations Regarding Petroleum Licenses Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo dismissed allegations of corruptly awarding petroleum licenses in the oil and gas sector to a friend during a parliamentary session on Tuesday. The accusations surfaced following a question posed by Henny Seibeb, a Member of Parliament representing the Landless People's Movement, regarding corruption. Alweendo acknowledged similar accusations circulating on social media platforms. Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, provides […] todayMarch 13, 2024 36
insert_link Business / Economics 13 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Lüderitz Poised to Lead in Oil and Gas Sector with Inaugural Local Content Conference Lüderitz, a coastal town in Namibia, is gearing up to take center stage in the burgeoning oil and gas industry. Set to host the first-ever local content conference and exhibition next month, Lüderitz aims to position itself as a pivotal player in this rapidly evolving sector. The conference, with its primary objective of identifying industry gaps and fostering opportunities for local participation across the oil and gas value chain, marks […] todayMarch 13, 2024 291
insert_link World Philppines Calls China’s South China Sea Proposals Questionable Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his country hasn't rejected China's proposal on managing disputes over the South China Sea, but that the premise is questionable and counter to the Philippines' interests. China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it had put forward initiatives to the Southeast Asian nation to manage their disputes and work together. Patrick Fok reports. todayMarch 13, 2024 12
