insert_link Africa U.S to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict The United States is set to unveil an extra $100 million in aid on Sunday to address the conflict in Sudan, as per a statement reviewed by Reuters. This move by Washington aims to encourage international action ahead of the war's anniversary. According to the statement by Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the additional funding, initially disclosed by Reuters, will be directed towards emergency food […] todayApril 15, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Namibians Await Promises Fulfilled: A Look at Political Performance Over 34 Years Over the span of 34 years, many Namibians have faced disappointment as political leaders' promises, including improvements in healthcare, education, and housing, have largely remained unfulfilled. Professor Ndumba Kamwanya, a political analyst, provides insight into whether the government has acknowledged these shortcomings and extended apologies to the nation. todayApril 15, 2024 30
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Extends Timeline for Implementation of Electronic Fund Transfer Regulations The Bank of Namibia has announced a postponement in the implementation of the new regulations governing electronic fund transfers within the national Payment System Determination. Sandra Garises, the bank's principal communication officer, disclosed that PSD-9, initially set to take effect by the end of April, will now be enforced on September 30, 2024. She explains what it entails. todayApril 15, 2024 76
insert_link Health / Medical South Africa Recalls Johnson & Johnson Children’s Cough Syrup Over Concerns, Ben Nangombe weighs in with Namibia’s response South Africa's health regulator has declared the recall of several batches of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup due to the discovery of heightened levels of diethylene glycol. These affected batches were distributed across South Africa, Eswatini, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Ben Nangombe, the executive director at the Ministry of Health, provided insights into the local response during an interview with Future Media News. todayApril 15, 2024 49
insert_link Business / Economics 15 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Transforming Elizabeth Bay: Standard Bank’s Energy Park Initiative In a bid to ignite infrastructure growth and leverage Namibia's resource potential, Standard Bank has unveiled an ambitious plan to rebrand Elizabeth Bay into an Energy Park, as reported by The Brief. This strategic move is poised to reshape the landscape of Elizabeth Bay, a mining community nestled 25 kilometers south of Lüderitz on Namibia's southern coast. The vision behind the Energy Park initiative extends beyond mere revitalization; it aims […] todayApril 15, 2024 28
insert_link World Biden says U.S won’t get involved in tit for tat strikes against Iran U.S President Joseph Biden has told Israel's leader the United States will not get involved in any tit for tat strikes against Iran. That's as G7 leaders have condemned Iran's drone attack against Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security. Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayApril 15, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Tsintsabis Combined School Receives Stationery from Namib Desert Diamonds Foundation The Namib Desert Diamonds Foundation has generously donated stationery supplies valued at N$150,000 to Tsintsabis Combined School in the Oshikoto region. Our Northern Correspondent, Maria Namupala, provides further details. todayApril 15, 2024 44
insert_link South Africa United Democratic Movement Calls for Urgent Allocation of Funds to Aid Flood-Affected Homeless in Western Cape The United Democratic Movement in the Western Cape is urging the National Disaster Management Centre to prioritize the allocation of funds to the provincial government. This assistance is crucial for thousands of individuals who have been left homeless due to floods. Bongani Maqungwana of the UDM emphasizes that residents of informal settlements, often neglected, are currently tasked with rebuilding their shelters independently. Maqungwana stresses the immediate release of funds to […] todayApril 15, 2024 40
insert_link Namibia Clash Between Swapo and PDM Leaders Over Age of Election Candidates A verbal confrontation has erupted between Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa and Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani concerning the nomination of older candidates for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. During a political rally in Okalongo on Saturday, Venaani urged Namibians not to support "pensioners" in the November election. He seemed to be referring to Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (71) and Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula (66). […] todayApril 15, 2024 19