insert_link South Africa ANC Support Drops Below 50% Ahead of South Africa’s General Election Reuters reports on an Ipsos opinion poll that revealed support for South Africa's ruling African National Congress has decreased to slightly over 40%. With the general election approaching on May 29, this drop in support could mark a significant shift in the country's political landscape, potentially necessitating coalition partnerships for the ANC to govern. This would mark the first time since Nelson Mandela's presidency that the ANC would need coalition […] todayApril 29, 2024 6
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Analyzing Namibian Universities and the Unlikelihood of Protests: Insights from Political Analyst and Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Political analyst and professor Ndumba Kamwanya shared his perspective on the potential for large-scale protests within Namibian universities. Contrary to the tumultuous scenes witnessed in other parts of the world, Kamwanya suggests that such protests are unlikely to occur within the academic institutions of Namibia. Reflecting on the current state of Namibian higher education, Kamwanya emphasized that Namibian universities lack the fertile ground for the emergence of significant social movements. […] todayApril 29, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 29 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Biz News Roundup: Landlords Seize Opportunity, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria Secures Investment, and Dollar Hits High Namibian Landlords Capitalize on Rental Demand Surge: Landlords in Namibia are making the most of increased demand for rental properties by raising deposits, as reported by the FNB Rent Price Index. Despite a slight decline in deposit growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, it remained significantly higher than the same period in 2022. This trend reflects the buoyancy of the rental market amidst changing […] todayApril 29, 2024 19
insert_link World Gaza U.S student protests continue despite removal orders Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York have defied official requests for them to leave the Columbia University campus. Demonstrators have camped on college grounds for more than a week. Dozens of college and university protests are taking place across the US. Sally Patterson reports from Columbia in New York. todayApril 29, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Mines and Energy ministry announces the fuel price increase Salome Nghoshi, a Petroleum Economist at the Mines and Energy ministry announces the fuel price increase scheduled for the 2nd of May. She recently addressed the nation to provide insights into the factors behind the impending fuel price increase. todayApril 29, 2024 61
insert_link South Africa COPE S.A says social and economic challenges such as poverty cannot be blamed on an inadequate Constitution COPE South Africa's says social and economic challenges, such as poverty, unemployment and inequality, cannot be blamed on an inadequate Constitution. Acting general-secretary, Erick Mohlapamaswi, says they are a consequence of leadership's failure to robustly implement its provisions, coupled with a lack of integrity, and a government that is not accountable and transparent. Mohlapamaswi says the Constitution is inherently transformative, intended to uplift the lives of all South Africans: todayApril 29, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Tourism Sector Poised for Continued Growth in 2024 The tourism sector is showing promising signs of growth, with international arrivals at nationwide airports reaching 71,584 passengers from January to February 2024. This marks an increase from the 57,921 passengers recorded during the same period in 2023. Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, provides insight into the positive trajectory of tourist inflows, indicating ongoing potential for expansion in the tourism industry. todayApril 29, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia NamPower Bulk Tariff Increases by 8% for 2024/25 Financial Year The Electricity Control Board announced an 8% increase in the NamPower bulk tariff for the 2024/25 financial year, raising it from N$1.98 per kWh to 2.14 per kWh. ECB CEO Robert Kahimise stated that the adjustment is driven by rising electricity generation costs, including those associated with imported electricity and reduced water flow to the Ruacana power station due to blockages in Angolan rivers. NamPower's revenue requirement was adjusted to […] todayApril 29, 2024 29
insert_link World Allies of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez urge him not to step down Allies of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez are urging him not to resign. Earlier this week, Sanchez announced that he was considering his political future due to persistent attacks on his wife over allegations of influence peddling. Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more. todayApril 29, 2024 31