insert_link South Africa DA calls for an investigation into all agreements made during Kabelo Gwamanda’s tenure as mayor of Johannesburg To South Africa, where the DA calls for an investigation into all agreements made during Kabelo Gwamanda’s tenure as mayor of Johannesburg following his arrest for alleged involvement in a fraudulent funeral policy scheme. The party says this proves their earlier concerns about Gwamanda's leadership and blames the ANC for backing him despite fraud accusations. The DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku insists the legal process must proceed without interference and those affected […] todayOctober 22, 2024 14
insert_link World India-China agree on border pact to eventually resolve dispute India and China have agreed on a border pact that will see both sides coordinating their patrolling routines to avoid any escalation in tensions. The move is being hailed as a significant step towards restoring normal bilateral relations after the two sides were involved in a melee combat in 2020. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. todayOctober 22, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to Launch Green Ammonia Production in Lüderitz by 2026 Hyphen Hydrogen Energy is set to manufacture green ammonia at a deepwater port in Angra Point Lüderitz for export by 2026. As per One Africa TV, the company's CEO, Marco Raffinetti, says Namibia is expected to produce two million tons of green ammonia annually between 2028 and 2030. Raffinetti outlined Hyphen's production plans and phases during a media site visit to Tsau //Khaeb National Park in the //Kharas region. todayOctober 22, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa IFP has calls for urgent action to help more South Africans own spaza shops In S.A, the IFP has called for urgent action to help more South Africans own spaza shops to ensure compliance with safety standards and boost local business ownership. Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has raised concerns following a rise in food poisoning cases in Gauteng, allegedly linked to expired products sold in spaza shops. According to Hlabisa, many undocumented foreigners are running businesses without complying with regulations: todayOctober 22, 2024 17
insert_link World China live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait after US and Canadian warships transit China said it would carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, two days after US and Canadian warships sailed through the contentious waterway following Beijing's massive military exercise a week ago. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayOctober 22, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Statistics Agency Concludes Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey Statistics Agency has successfully concluded the fieldwork for the 2025/2026 Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which began on September 30 and wrapped up on October 20. This pilot survey was essential in preparing for the upcoming Main NHIES survey scheduled for March 2025. While the results from this pilot will remain internal and will not be published, they are crucial for ensuring the main survey effectively gathers high-quality data […] todayOctober 22, 2024 8
insert_link Health / Medical More U.S infants dying since abortion access was overturned New research shows that hundreds of more infants have died in the United States than expected since the Supreme Court overturned abortion access in the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, more than 20 states have implemented bans or restrictions on the medical procedure. Toni Waterman has more. todayOctober 22, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia A Call for Gratitude: SouthWest Africa People’s Organization Says Tobias Hainyeko Constituants Must Be Grateful Andreas Mwashekele, a member of the SouthWest Africa People's Organization executive for the Tobias Hainyeko constituency, encourages residents facing ongoing water and sanitation shortages to recognize the party's efforts in supporting their community. The SWAPO highlights that 34 years ago, the constituency was primarily farmland, but it has since evolved into a thriving residential area. He emphasizes that significant progress has been made in providing housing and essential services, marking […] todayOctober 22, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Josef Kefas Sheehama Asserts That Green Bonds Are Essential for Namibia’s Sustainable Future Business and Economics researcher, Josef Kefas Sheehama, recently highlighted the importance of Green Bonds as a crucial financial tool for promoting sustainability in Namibia. Sheehama echoed the sentiments of the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, who emphasized the need for private sector engagement in combating climate change. todayOctober 22, 2024 14