insert_link Namibia Namibian Trade Unionist Advocates at UN for Resource Access Amidst Rising Poverty Calls for improved access to Namibia's abundant resources and concerns over escalating poverty have gained international attention, as Mahongoro Kavihuha represented the Trade Union Congress of Namibia at the United Nations. Despite the country's natural capacity to feed its 3 million-plus population, many Namibians struggle daily to secure adequate food. todayJuly 16, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Business and Intellectual Property Authority Temporarily Waives Penalties for Beneficial Ownership Non-Compliance The Business and Intellectual Property Authority is temporarily waiving penalties and sanctions for businesses not yet compliant with its Beneficial Ownership regulations until 31 August. During this period, BIPA will review its sanctions and penalty enforcement mechanisms. Businesses with existing penalty payment plans should halt payments until further instructions are provided. BIPA will announce the way forward by 31 August. todayJuly 16, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber Reports 30% Reduction in Visa Backlog In S.A, Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber says his department's dedicated team has already reduced the visa backlog by processing 92-thousand-886 applications out of a total of 306-thousand. This is a reduction of 30-percent. Schreiber tabled the department's budget in Parliament. He says a further urgent priority in improving the dignity of interactions with Home Affairs is to stabilise the online system: todayJuly 16, 2024 28
insert_link World Biden says Trump bull’s-eye remark “a mistake”….. US President Joseph Biden has said it was "a mistake" to use the word "bull's-eye" following criticism his language led to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Some Republicans have blamed rhetoric used by Biden and other Democrats for being the reason behind the attack. In an interview recorded at the White House on Monday, Biden defended his remarks, while highlighting Trump's previous inflammatory comments. Nick Harper reports from Washington. […] todayJuly 16, 2024 25
insert_link World India’s right wing leaders condemn Trump attack Leaders from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party have condemned this weekend's attack on former US President Donald Trump. Some have even accused the opposition of similarly 'inciting violence' against Prime Minister Modi. Over the weekend, Modi tweeted to say he was 'deeply concerned' by the attack on 'his friend' Donald Trump, adding 'violence has no place in politics'. Neha Poonia has more. todayJuly 15, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Multiple Arrests and Investigations Following Theft Incidents Across The Country Three men will appear in the Mariental Magistrate’s Court on Monday for stock theft involving livestock worth N$12,000. In Walvis Bay, two men face charges of housebreaking and motor vehicle theft after stealing items valued at over 144 thousand from T&M Machine Tools, with the stolen items recovered. Additionally, police are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle also in Walvis Bay, where items worth close to 563 thousand were […] todayJuly 15, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa KZN MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi Promises Aid to Farmers Affected by Devastating Wildfires KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has assured farmers affected by the wildfires that they will get the necessary assistance. At least ten people died and areas including King Cetshwayo, Nkandla, Umlalazi, and Zululand Districts have been severely affected. The MEC’s spokesperson, Senzelwe Mzila, says farmers are estimated to have lost over one-thousand-600 animals: todayJuly 15, 2024 14
insert_link World China’s leaders meet for third plenum with kickstarting the economy on the agenda China's Communist Party leaders will gather for a key meeting known as the third plenum on Monday, setting the stage for potentially pivotal economic discussions. The four-day event will offer a window on how Beijing plans to address the country's persistent property crisis, weak consumer demand and fading growth prospects. Laura Westbrook has more. todayJuly 15, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says approximately 158-thousand- people have been affected by flooding The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says since the third of this month, approximately 158-thousand-and-97 people have been affected by flooding and 47-thousand-663 structures damaged. The city has been experiencing destructive weather conditions in the past two weeks. The centre’s spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, says officials are continuing with assessments in communities as calls are being logged: todayJuly 15, 2024 9
