insert_link Uncategorized Foreign Affairs Talks Trump 47th U.S. Presidency Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, becoming the second U.S. president to serve two nonconsecutive terms. Trump secured victories in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with leads in Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona. Here’s Penda Naanda, Executive Director in the International Relations and Cooperation ministry: todayNovember 7, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Mozambique Faces Growing Unrest as Opposition Plans Mass Rally Mozambique is bracing for a potential escalation of unrest following the election of President Daniel Chapo in October. According to Deutsche Welle, today, opposition-led demonstrations in the capital, Maputo, are expected to culminate in a large rally, raising concerns about increased violence and riots. An analyst noted that due to the long-standing repressive nature of the country’s regime, violence has increasingly become the only way to engage effectively with those […] todayNovember 7, 2024 9
insert_link World Kamala Harris concedes US election Kamala Harris has conceded the US presidential election and encouraged a peaceful transfer of power to president-elect Donald J. Trump. It comes after a stunning win by Trump to return him to the White House four years after he lost the 2020 election. Harris spoke to supporters at her former university, Howard in Washington DC. todayNovember 7, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia New UNAM Facilities Inaugurated in Katima Mulilo In Katima Mulilo, the University of Namibia officially inaugurated new facilities at its campus to host the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies. The inauguration, attended by President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, marks a significant milestone in the Namibian-German cooperation, with Germany’s KfW Development Bank providing financial support for this educational expansion. todayNovember 7, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Environmental Groups Urge South African Government to End Partnerships with Fossil Fuel Companies Environmental groups in S.A, including the Green Connection and Extinction Rebellion, are calling for the government to stop partnering with fossil fuel companies amid the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town. They argue the event’s high costs exclude civil society from vital discussions that focus on oil and gas investments. The Green Connection’s Lisa Makaula, says they plan to protest outside the venue, calling for sustainable development and protections for […] todayNovember 7, 2024 11
insert_link Local UNDERSTANDING THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE FOR THE POSTAL SERVICES SECTOR IN NAMIBIA 06 NOVEMBER – WINDHOEK The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is mandated to regulate the Postal Services by the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009). CRAN passed the Regulations Prescribing Licence Categories and Licensing Procedures for Postal Service Licensees in Government Gazette No. 7072, General Notice 506, dated 02 December 2019, in accordance with the Communications Act (Licensing Regulations for the Postal Sector). These Licensing Regulations for the Postal […] todayNovember 6, 2024 9
insert_link Local Inauguration of New UNAM Facilities in Katima Mulilo for Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies In the bilateral cooperation between the Governments of the Republic of Namibia and the Federal Republic of Germany, it was agreed, among others, to support the environment and tourism sector. Germany, through KfW Development Bank, provided financial support to extend the UNAM Katima Mulilo Campus. The cooperation included the development of related academic and research programs and the construction of the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies. On 5th […] todayNovember 6, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party Slams ANC for Failing to Control DA’s Zille South African Communist Party general secretary Solly Mapaila says the government of national unity is in turmoil, and the key parties are too different to cooperate. He addressed the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union’s central executive committee meeting in Boksburg on Tuesday. Mapaila criticised the ANC for failing to rein in the DA's Helen Zille, saying her constant outbursts prove that the Communist Party's anti-government of national unity assertions […] todayNovember 6, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics Strengthening Of Namibia-EU Trade At High-Level Conference in Windhoek A high-level conference focused on enhancing trade relations between Namibia and the European Union through sustainability and regulatory alignment will be held in Windhoek on November 7 and 8 at Droombos. The two-day event will address EU regulations impacting Namibian exports, with key discussions on carbon reduction, corporate sustainability, and environmental protection to enhance market access for Namibian goods in Europe. todayNovember 6, 2024 22