insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Erika Thomas Examines Party Manifestos and Timing Strategies Political Analyst Erika Thomas recently delved into the intricacies of party manifestos, shedding light on their significance and optimal launch timing. In a comprehensive discussion, Thomas emphasized that a manifesto serves as a crucial blueprint for policy implementation, outlining a party's goals, values, and proposed initiatives. Key Functions of a Manifesto Thomas highlighted that manifestos are vital tools for guiding governance and evaluating political accountability. They are not merely […] todayAugust 27, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Two Nigerian police officers killed after a clash with the Islamic Movement of Nigeria A clash between police and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shi'ites, has left 2 police officers dead and three others unconscious.The incident occurred during the IMN's annual Arba'een symbolic trek, an Islamic religious practice, in Abuja. todayAugust 27, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics 27 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Trustco Exits Banking, Harmony Gold Profits Surge, and More Trustco Group Holdings Exits Commercial Banking Trustco Group Holdings Limited has officially exited the commercial banking sector by surrendering Trustco Bank Namibia’s banking license to the Bank of Namibia. Chairman Quinton van Rooyen revealed that this decision was due to the group’s strategy to withdraw from deposit-taking institutions, which made up less than 1% of its total investments. The Brief reports this move marks Trustco’s strategic shift away from banking. […] todayAugust 27, 2024 25
insert_link World UN forced to temporarily halt aid deliveries in Gaza A Senior United Nation official says it has been forced to pause its humanitarian aid deliveries in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Monday, the top security official said the security situation has now become extremely dangerous for the UN to operate. Here's Jody Jacobs reporting for us: todayAugust 27, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Economy Foundation’s Chief Executive, Uajokorisa Karuaihe , Talks Heros As Hero's Day drew to a close, many countrymen reflected on who their heros are whether in their personal lives or political figures. One Economy Foundation's Chief Executive, Uajokorisa Karuaihe, took some time out and added her voice: todayAugust 27, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Warns of Economic and Environmental Risks from Fossil Fuel Dependence S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa warns that reliance on fossil fuels to industrialise is causing a threat to the country He delivered the keynote address at the Municipal Just Energy Transition Conference in Johannesburg. Running today and tomorrow, the conference brings together mayors, technical managers, and municipal managers from across the country. Ramaphosa says there will be economic and environmental implications if the country continues to produce goods with fossil intensive […] todayAugust 27, 2024 17
insert_link World Hurricane Hone leaves thousands without power in Hawaii Emergency services in Hawaii are surveying the damage left by a powerful hurricane over the weekend. Thousands of homes and businesses lost power in the US state, with Hurricane Hone weakening into a tropical storm on Sunday night local time. As our correspondent Sally Patterson reports. todayAugust 27, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Dippenaar to Appeal Conviction and 15-Year Sentence in Landmark Road Accident Murder Case Jandré Dippenaar, convicted of six counts of murder following a 2014 fatal road collision, plans to appeal his conviction and 15-year prison sentence handed down by the Swakopmund Regional Court. This case marks the first time in Namibian legal history that someone was found guilty of murder, rather than culpable homicide, in connection with a fatal road accident. Regional magistrate Gaynor Poulton convicted Dippenaar of murder with intent, based on […] todayAugust 27, 2024 48
insert_link World Modi becomes first Indian leader to visit Ukraine India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ukraine, a month after he visited Russia for talks with President Putin. The trip to Kyiv is the first by an Indian leader in three decades, and it comes as the war in Ukraine continues. New Delhi has not publicly condemned Russia's invasion but Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over the conflict. He said India is ready to extend 'all possible cooperation' […] todayAugust 23, 2024 27