insert_link Business / Economics MTC Launches Mobile Financial Service to Boost Financial Inclusion Mobile Telecommunications Limited has introduced MTC Maris, a new mobile financial service aimed at serving over 50% of Namibians without access to traditional banking. The Brief reports that the service enables users to send, receive, and manage money via mobile phones, promoting financial inclusion. MTC's Chief Human Capital, Corporate Affairs, and Marketing Officer, Tim Ekandjo, highlighted that MTC Maris will complement existing banking services, offering more options for users. todayOctober 7, 2024 19
insert_link World Hurricane Milton heads for already storm-ravaged Florida Another hurricane is barreling towards the already storm-ravaged US gulf-coast. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida while the state is still clearing up from the effects of hurricane Helene. Our US correspondent Kate Fisher has the report for us: todayOctober 7, 2024 31
insert_link Health / Medical Shangula commissions Oshakati dialysis unit The Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula commissioned the 12-Bed Dialysis Unit at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana Region. From the North, our Maria Namupala compiled this report: todayOctober 7, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa Mass Memorial Service Held in Eastern Cape To Honour 18 Victims Of The Lusikisiki Massacre To S.A, where the eighteen victims of the Lusikisiki massacre were remembered in a mass memorial service in Ngobozana Village, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. At the memorial in Lusikisiki, OR Tambo mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana expressed deep concern over escalating crime and criticised criminals for their arrogance in terrorising residents. He acknowledged the community's lack of confidence in police protection and called for swift arrests, urging stakeholders to unite against crime: […] todayOctober 7, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa Eskom and the Emfuleni Municipality have reached an agreement relating to the attachment of the bank accounts To S.A, where Eskom and the Emfuleni Municipality have reached an agreement relating to the attachment of the bank accounts, and to ensure that the municipality can pay salaries to its employees. The municipality owes the power utility eight-billion-rand, which accounts for ten-percent of the total amount owed by municipalities across the country. Eskom’s Gauteng spokesperson, Amanda Qithi, says Emfuleni has also signed the distribution agency agreement with the power […] todayOctober 4, 2024 27
insert_link World Japan annoyed at Russia’s denial of airspace violation Japan is expressing frustration at Russia’s denial that it intruded into its airspace last month. Tokyo says a Russian military patrol plane flew over waters north of Hokkaido three times prompting an Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jet to fire a signal flare. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo. todayOctober 4, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Oshana Regional Council hosted its annual Market and Public Service day at Uukwiyu- wUushona Oshana Regional Council hosted its annual Market and Public Service day at Uukwiyu- wUushona, which is a one day event aim to bring services closer to the people. The event attracted a number of exhibitors, government and private institutions within the region. todayOctober 4, 2024 51
insert_link South Africa DA is calling for a no-fault mediation system to tackle the rising medico-legal crisis In S.A, the DA is calling for a no-fault mediation system to tackle the rising medico-legal crisis in the healthcare system. Currently, there are over nine-thousand active medico-legal cases, costing provinces 23.6-billion-rand from 2020 to last year. The DA’s ,Karl le Roux believes this system could speed up resolutions and lower legal costs, helping to relieve pressure on public healthcare and improve patient care nationwide: todayOctober 4, 2024 24
insert_link World Melania Trump has come out in support of abortion rights Melania Trump has come out in support of abortion rights - a major break from her husband Donald Trump and many Republicans. The former first lady made the unexpected announcement in a video on Thursday, just days ahead of the release of her new memoir.Here's Toni Waterman with more. todayOctober 4, 2024 66