insert_link South Africa Metalworkers union in S.A condemns Israeli Prime Minister and United States president for their actions in Palestine Metalworkers union Numsa in S.A condemns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States president Joe Biden for their actions in Palestine, accusing them of conducting a genocidal campaign against Palestinians. The union has announced its solidarity with Palestine, following a request from American activist Angela Davis. They have agreed to collaborate with Davis on a campaign to defend Palestine, mobilising support locally, regionally, and internationally. Numsa’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola has […] todayMay 2, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Ministry Pledges to Extend Services to Communities at Ondangwa Trade Fair The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry reaffirms its dedication to bringing its services within reach of the populace, as it participates in the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition, offering a range of services. todayMay 2, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa DA Accuses ANC of Misusing Public Funds for Political Gain Abroad South Africa's Democratic Alliance has leveled accusations against the African National Congress, alleging the misuse of public funds to influence overseas elections. The DA claims that the ANC organized a partisan gathering involving civil servants from the South African Foreign Service, directing them to support the ANC's campaign efforts abroad. Emma Powell of the DA asserts that civil servants, funded by taxpayers, should serve all citizens impartially, irrespective of political […] todayMay 2, 2024 7
insert_link World Tensions remain high at Columbia University a day after New York City police arrested over a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters Tensions remain high at Columbia University a day after New York City police arrested over a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters, some of whom had taken over a building on campus.The decision to clear the protesters came after University officials asked the police department for help. New York City mayor Eric Adams blamed "outside agitators" who he says were helping lead the campus protests. Columbia student Alex Gilkarov praised the police operation, […] todayMay 2, 2024 13
insert_link World U.S. House to vote on whether to consider ousting another Speaker U.S. House to vote on whether to consider ousting another Speaker next week U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Wednesday she is moving ahead on a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. He's only been in the role six months after the former Speaker was kicked out by his own - Republican - party. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayMay 2, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Project Walk With Me Commences Ray Sasman is currently walking from Noordoewer to Kazungula border post in the Zambezi region on her campaign passionately named "Walk With Me". Sasman took some time out on this lengthy trip to speak with us. todayMay 2, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Failure to address the unemployment crisis could lead to a significant loss of votes for the Popular Democratic Movement in the upcoming elections Amid economic difficulties exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Namibian households grapple with rising fuel prices and electricity tariffs. Josef Kefas Sheehama, an expert in socioeconomic trends, offers his perspective from his role as an Independent Business and Economics Researcher. todayMay 2, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics 2 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Highlights and Market Updates Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Shines with Strong Earnings Momentum Metropolitan Holdings has kicked off the fiscal year ending December 31 with a resounding success, as evidenced by its robust earnings report for the first half. The company, particularly its operations in Namibia, played a pivotal role in driving this performance. Momentum Metropolitan Africa witnessed a significant surge in normalized headline earnings, largely attributed to increased investment income from Namibia. This underscores […] todayMay 2, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Households Grapple with Soaring Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Economic Strain Political Analyst and Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Urges Action for Unemployment to be declared as a crisis. With Namibia standing at close to 60% of persons between 18 and 34 being unemployed, political analyst Wade Henckert weighs in on what this means if the official opposition Popular Democratic Movement does not push for it to be declared a national crisis before elections? todayMay 2, 2024 13