insert_link World Sunak Says UK Will Not Hesitate To Act Against Houthis The UK Prime Minister has defended his decision to carry out joint strikes alongside the US on Houthi Rebel targets in Yemen. Rishi Sunak reaffirmed that the UK would not hesitate to act against Houthi targets in response to almost 30 attacks on international shipping in the region, since November. His statement in Parliament on Monday, coincided with reports that a US-owned cargo vessel had been struck by a missile […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link South Africa Analyst warns Zuma’s expulsion may expose ANC secrets SA Political analyst Fikile Vilakazi warns that former president Jacob Zuma, if expelled from the ANC, could expose sensitive information, posing a dilemma for the party. Vilakazi suggests Zuma, involved in apartheid-era intelligence gathering, might hold the ANC “to ransom,” and his revelations could lead to the organisation’s collapse. He says despite reasons to suspend Zuma, the ANC faces challenges. A leaked letter indicating Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s exit from Parliament adds […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia United States has reached an agreement to extend the African Growth and Opportunities Act The United States has reached an agreement to extend the African Growth and Opportunities Act for an additional 10 years. AGOA provides duty-free access to the American market for over 30 African countries. The current AGOA agreement is set to expire in September 2025, and the extension is contingent on approval from the U.S. Congress. We sought the opinion of Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor for his insights on this […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Political commentators argue that Swapo is currently in a “politically intensive care unit.” Certain political commentators argue that Swapo is currently in a "politically intensive care unit." However, there is skepticism about whether the opposition can deal a decisive blow to the "wounded" ruling party in the upcoming 2024 elections. Namibians are expected to choose a new head of state to succeed the incumbent Hage Geingob, along with 104 members of parliament who will serve from March 2025 to 2029. With his insight, […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Biden raises $97 million in last quarter 2023 US president Joe Biden closed out the final quarter of 2023 having raised 97 million dollars for his reelection campaign. The strong performance comes as his Republican rivals spend heavily on ads attacking each other. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. today16 January, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized ActionSA has named Nasiphi Moya as its candidate for the position of Tshwane deputy mayor ActionSA has named Nasiphi Moya as its candidate for the position of Tshwane deputy mayor. National chairperson Michael Beaumont sees Moya is stepping into a significant leadership role within the city’s governance structure. He says this move aligns with ActionSA’s strategic positioning, aiming to make a robust impact on Tshwane’s political landscape. Beaumont also emphasised the nomination underscores the party’s commitment to active participation in local governance and influencing the […] today16 January, 2024
Namibia Chief Executive Officer of the ||Kharas Regional Council, emphasized the significance of the region’s educational achievement Benedictus Diergaardt, the Chief Executive Officer of the ||Kharas Regional Council, emphasized the significance of the region's achievement, despite dropping from the second to the third position in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary level results. The NSSCO results, unveiled last Wednesday, positioned ||Kharas in third place, trailing behind Khomas and Kavango East regions. During a staff meeting at the Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture, Diergaardt expressed gratitude, acknowledging […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts Responding to Tragedy: A Call for Support and Healing In a recent interview, Jonathan Mvula, Chief Counsellor at Katutura Hospital, addressed the tragic incident that occurred in Mixed Settlement, where three young lives were lost. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, Mvula shed light on the profound impact such events can have, emphasizing the need for immediate and long-term support. He acknowledged the traumatic nature of the incident, especially for those who witnessed the tragedy. The screams heard […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 6am 16 January 2024 Economic Highlights and Financial Indicators: A Recap of Recent Developments Namibia's Economic Growth Projection for 2024: Namibia is poised to witness one of the slowest economic growth rates in Africa in 2024, ranking ninth according to the United Nations (UN) World Economic Situation Prospects Report. The report forecasts a deceleration in the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to 2.6%, down from the 3.2% projected for 2023. South African Rand Weakening Against the Dollar: On Monday, the South African rand […] today16 January, 2024
