insert_link South Africa S.A President Ramaphosa Reaffirms Ethical Commitment Amid VBS Bank Loan Allegations S. A president Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding ethical conduct in the executive following allegations about a VBS Mutual Bank loan involving Justice minister Thembi Simelane. He highlighted that all members are required to disclose their financial interests annually to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. Addressing oral questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa stated he is carefully considering the findings: todayOctober 18, 2024 18
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia hosts thought leadership event on leveraging innovation for green Finance 1. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) took first steps toward integrating sustainability into the country’s financial system by hosting a thought leadership event themed “Leveraging Innovation for Green Finance.” The event, held in Windhoek, brought together senior figures from Namibia’s financial sector, government and industry to discuss how innovative strategies can accelerate sustainable finance and help achieve Namibia’s ambitious net-zero targets. 2. During the event, the Sustainability Framework was unveiled, […] todayOctober 18, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Ally Angula Vows to Return in 2029 After Falling Short in Presidential Bid Independent presidential candidate Ally Angula plans to return in 2029 after failing to gather the 7,000 required signatures for the upcoming November elections, citing technical issues with the Electoral Commission’s system. Despite the setback, she remains committed to her presidential ambitions. Meanwhile, Panduleni Itula, leader of the Independent Patriots for Change party, engaged our news team about his expectations for a larger turnout and increased support in this year's elections. […] todayOctober 18, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called for the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called for the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council, to advance global peace and stability. In his address to the National Assembly, he highlighted that the current structure is outdated and fails to reflect the realities of today’s world. Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa's support for the African Common Position, which demands two permanent seats for the continent and the abolishment of […] todayOctober 18, 2024 8
insert_link Health / Medical Blood Transfusion Services Hosts Awards For Donors The Blood Transfusion Services celebrated a milstone yesterday by honoring persons who donated blood. At an event held in Windhoek, donors who were awarded certificates as a token of appreciation ranging from 50 to 250 donations and in doing so, saving thousands of lives. Chief Operations Officer: Israel Chipare. todayOctober 18, 2024 24
insert_link Uncategorized WHO confirms first case of cholera in Lebanon The United Nations says it has detected the first case of cholera in Northern Lebanon, sparking fears of an outbreak amongst those displaced by the war. Since the start of intense fighting in Lebanon, many have fled to the northern parts of the country. According to official UN data some 1.2 million people have so far been uprooted. Jody Jacobs has more. todayOctober 18, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics Weekly Economics Wrap: 10-17 October: Key Developments in Air Travel, Banking, and Global Markets Air Connect Namibia Delays Launch of Flights Air Connect Namibia has announced a delay in the planned launch of Air Botswana's connecting flights between Gaborone and Windhoek, initially scheduled for October 1. The flights, connecting Maun, Gaborone, Kasane, and Windhoek, are postponed, with details on a new launch date yet to be provided. This delay marks a setback for travel connectivity between Namibia and Botswana. Bank of Namibia Lowers Interest […] todayOctober 17, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security 12 S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security, and the government of national unity is committed to addressing this head-on. A recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council revealed that 63.5-percent of South African households face food insecurity. Steenhuisen says he will ensure that the 2024 to 2029 National Food and Nutrition Security Plan, which is currently under review, gets […] todayOctober 17, 2024 27
insert_link Health / Medical New HIV-AIDS Preventative Injection Shows Promising Results in African Trials The Health ministry is optimistic about a new HIV-AIDS preventative injection, lenacapavir, currently undergoing trials in several African countries. In its second phase, the injection has shown promising results for both individuals living with HIV-AIDS and those uninfected. According to Linda-Gail Bekker, a professor at the University of Cape Town, trials in South Africa and Uganda indicate that a twice-yearly lenacapavir injection provides complete protection against HIV for young women. […] todayOctober 17, 2024 42