insert_link World US says Taiwan speech no justification for China military pressure The United States says China has no justification for using an annual national day speech by Taiwan as a pretext for military pressure. President Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, has delivered a keynote address on Thursday, which is likely to anger China. Laura Westbrook reports. todayOctober 10, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Rosa Namises Urges President Mbumba to Consult Namibians on Africa’s UN Security Council Seat Independent Presidential candidate, Rosa Namises calls on President Mbumba to consult Namibians before speaking to the African Union regarding the UN Security Council and Africa's seat on it. todayOctober 10, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics Average House Price Increases to N$1.26 Million in Q2 2024 The FNB Namibia Housing Price Index reveals that the national average house price reached N$1,263,673 in Q2 2024, a N$30,000 increase from the previous quarter and higher than the N$1,242,713 recorded in Q2 2023. According to The Brief, FNB Namibia's Market Research Manager, Mandisa Van Wyk, noted that the 12-month moving average house prices are N$1,625,000 for the central region, N$1,412,000 for the coastal region, N$855,000 for the northern region, […] todayOctober 10, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa 63.5-percent of households in South Africa are food insecure A total of 63.5-percent of households in South Africa are food insecure, leaving 36.5-percent food secure. This is according to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s National Food and Nutrition Security Survey conducted between 2021 and 2023. The survey also shows serious concerns of wasting and stunting, with an estimated 12.6-million tonnes of food wasted per year in the country. Agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen says the findings […] todayOctober 10, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, the DA says it is committed to safeguarding Tshwane residents as the ANC forms a coalition with the EFF In South Africa, the DA says it is committed to safeguarding Tshwane residents as the ANC forms a coalition with the EFF and other parties. This follows the election of ActionSA's Nasiphi Moya as new mayor. The DA's former mayor, Cilliers Brink, says this coalition risks the city's financial stability. He says the DA pledges to uphold progress made on vital projects and ensure accountability from the ANC-EFF coalition: todayOctober 10, 2024 8
insert_link Health / Medical US states sue TikTok, calling it ‘digital nicotine’ More than a dozen US states are filing lawsuits against TikTok because of its effects on teens and other young users. A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general allege the social media giant is addictive and harmful to users' mental health. TikTok says the claims are "inaccurate and misleading." On the ground for us is Sally Patterson with more. todayOctober 10, 2024 12
insert_link Africa African Migrant Workers Stranded in Lebanon Amid Escalating Regional Conflict As conflict intensifies in Lebanon following Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, many migrant domestic workers, especially those from Africa, are struggling to find safety reports Duetsche Welle. Abandoned by their employers, these workers face difficulty accessing emergency shelters in a rapidly worsening conflict zone. While the Lebanese government estimates over 1.2 million nationals have been displaced, no reliable data exists on how many foreign workers are affected […] todayOctober 10, 2024 9
insert_link World Biden and Bibi “direct & productive” first conversation since Iran attack U.S. President Joseph Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have had what the White House is describing as a, "direct and productive" conversation. The phone call is the first time the leaders have spoken since Iran's missile attack on Israel last week. From Washington: Here's Kate Fisher reporting: todayOctober 10, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics S.A’s Home Affairs Department has officially gazetted the remote work visitor visa S.A's Home Affairs Department has officially gazetted the remote work visitor visa and a new points-based system for work visas. Minister Leon Schreiber praised the reforms as a major step toward attracting foreign talent, boosting investment, and creating jobs. He says these initiatives aim to streamline visa processes, cut red tape, and combat corruption within the immigration system: todayOctober 10, 2024 20