insert_link Health / Medical UNAIDS says the pandemic can be ended by 2030 UNAIDS says the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030 if more is done to fund initiatives and protect human rights. In a new report released this week, the organisation says if world leaders stick to their commitments the public health threat can be ended. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJuly 24, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Disputes Electoral Court Jurisdiction in NEFF Registration Case Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission is challenging the Electoral Court's authority to handle a case where the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters is contesting the ECN’s decision to cancel its registration as a political party. Senior South African lawyers Dali Mpofu and Lerato Moela, who were set to represent NEFF, did not appear in court due to visa issues, which NEFF deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu criticized as "dirty tricks." The ECN's […] todayJuly 24, 2024 17
insert_link World Biden to address nation on Wednesday on dropping out of race U.S President Joseph Biden will speak to the country's citizens today from the Oval Office about his decision not to seek reelection, The prime time address will mark his first public appearance and speech since announcing on Sunday he was suspending his presidential campaign. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJuly 24, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Action Society In S.A Condemns Police Minister’s Allocation of R2 Billion to VIP Protection To South Africa, where the Action Society has condemned Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s announcement that two-billion-rand will be allocated to the VIP protection services. Last week, the minister tabled the South African Police Service’s 113.5-billion-rand budget for the 2024/2025 financial year. Action Society’s, Juanita du Preez, says the money allocated to the VIP Protection services should be spent on keeping South Africans safe, not providing ministers luxury special services at […] todayJuly 24, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Kenya Police Use Tear Gas to Quell Clashes as Protests Enter Sixth Week Kenyan police fired tear gas to prevent clashes between protesters and government supporters in Nairobi on Tuesday Reuters reports. Youth-led demonstrations against alleged corruption and misgovernance have continued for six weeks. Despite President William Ruto abandoning the $2.7 billion finance bill in June, protests persist, initially sparked by opposition to tax hikes and climaxing in the storming of parliament. todayJuly 24, 2024 9
insert_link Africa U.S. Invites Sudanese Army and RSF to Ceasefire Talks in Switzerland The United States has invited the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks starting on August 14 in Switzerland, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Tuesday as per Reuters. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo confirmed early on Wednesday that they will participate constructively in the talks to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire across the country and facilitate humanitarian access to those in need. todayJuly 24, 2024 9
insert_link World Harris secures enough pledged delegates to secure Democrats’ nomination as President It's been a record-breaking two days with US Vice President, Kamala Harris securing more than 100 million dollars, and now support from two top Democrats, the House minority leader and Senate majority leaders, to be their party's presidential nominee. Caroline Malone reports. todayJuly 24, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority to Break Ground on New Offices The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority is preparing to break ground on its new office building in the city. Joanette Eises: NAMFISAs Corporate Communications Practitioner. todayJuly 24, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics 24 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Brief: Key Updates on Pension Schemes, Currency Movements, and Commodities GIPF’s Pension-Backed Housing Loan Scheme Gathers Momentum The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is poised to enhance its financial offerings with an innovative pension-backed housing loan scheme. This initiative will be facilitated through GIPF’s subsidiary, Kuleni Financial Services, and housing loan fund manager, First Capital Treasury Solutions. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the scheme is currently under review by the Office of the Prime Minister, as reported by The […] todayJuly 24, 2024 22
