insert_link Business / Economics MORNING BIZ NEWS Poultry Producers Gear Up for International Expansion Amidst Avian Influenza Concerns Domestic poultry producers are eyeing expanded market horizons as they set their sights on exporting chicken and eggs to South Africa and Europe. The Poultry Producers’ Association has validated this strategic move, citing the recent Avian Influenza outbreak as a significant catalyst behind this pivotal decision. Leveraging the surge in demand and potential market opportunities, producers are actively preparing […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 4
insert_link World US top diplomat calls for Palestinian statehood on visit to Middle East US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he supports the "establishment of an independent Palestinian state" as he heads for another visit to Israel amid its war with Hamas. On his fourth trip to the Middle East since the October 7th attacks, America's top diplomat warned all parties against an escalation in violence, promising to use his leverage to try to protect civilians, help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Justice minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that the National Prosecuting Authority’s Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is at risk South Africa's Justice minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that the National Prosecuting Authority’s Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is at risk due to budget constraints. Lamola informed Parliament that around 300 law graduates produced by the programme annually may not be employed by the NPA this year. The initiative provides a 12-month training for graduates to become state prosecutors in lower courts. Lamola warns that prolonged budget cuts could severely impact the […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob on Monday morning underwent routine colonoscopy and gastroscopy tests On Monday morning, President Hage Geingob underwent standard colonoscopy and gastroscopy tests at a local hospital, as confirmed by the Office of the Presidency. According to Alfredo Hengari, the presidential spokesperson, these procedures were part of the president's routine annual medical checkup. "The procedure was a follow-up to his annual medical checkup," Hengari stated. In light of the importance of early detection and preventive healthcare measures, President Geingob took the […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines The Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines in the country. In 2021, the commission reached an agreement that schools abandon exclusivity deals with suppliers. But many schools across the country have not implemented this, and the commission has already received over 220 complaints. The commission’s spokesperson, Karabo Motaung, has told ENCA that the commission is still taking […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 21
insert_link World Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina wins record fifth term in controversial polls Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a fourth straight term in office in an election that was boycotted by the main opposition party. The country's Election Commission said that her Awami League party won more than 50% of the seats in the parliamentary election. A final official declaration from the poll panel is expected soon. Neha Poonia has more. todayJanuary 8, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Tragic incident unfolded at a cuca shop in a village within the Omusati region A tragic incident unfolded at a cuca shop in a village within the Omusati region, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old man who was stabbed with a knife on Saturday evening. The police confirmed the arrest of a 31-year-old suspect in connection with the incident at Otamanzi village in Omusati. Identified as Titus Nambala, the victim succumbed to the stab wound to his chest at the scene. The police […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Two long-distance bus drivers caught transporting illegally imported goods In the Oshikoto Region of Namibia, the Namibian police apprehended two long-distance bus drivers who were allegedly caught transporting illegally imported goods. The arrests occurred during the early hours of Friday at Tsumeb's Fourway Roadblock, with both suspects taken into custody only minutes apart. The initial suspect, aged 52, was detained just after midnight when authorities thoroughly searched his bus, registered in Windhoek. Upon inspection, law enforcement discovered eighteen boxes […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 13
insert_link World Investigation ongoing into Alaska Airlines mid-flight blowout An investigation is ongoing into the cause of a blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 flight from Portland Oregon to Ontario California. A panel of the plane broke open in the middle of the journey and its pilots scrambled to make an emergency landing. Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports. todayJanuary 8, 2024 10
