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    Josia Shigwedha

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FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

4027 Results / Page 90 of 448

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Namibia

UN Allocates N$53.3 Million to Support Namibians Affected by Severe Drought

The United Nations has allocated N$53.3 million (roughly US$3 million) from the Central Emergency Response Fund to assist over 163,000 Namibians hit by the worst drought in a century. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that the drought has depleted 84% of Namibia’s food reserves, with nearly half of the population facing severe food insecurity from July to September. Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya emphasized that this funding will support […]

today28 August, 2024

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World

Typhoon Shanshan to hit west Japan

Japan is bracing for powerful Typhoon Shanshan to hit the country’s west. The storm is bringing storm surges, torrential rain, and high winds. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting from Tokyo.  

today28 August, 2024

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Namibia

GIPF Identifies 155 Members with Unclaimed Benefits, Enhances Outreach Efforts

The Government Institutions Pension Fund has found 155 members with unclaimed benefits, often due to resignation or incomplete documentation. The exact value of these benefits is unclear because of the fund's pooling system. GIPF is addressing the issue through regional outreach and media campaigns, and is transferring unclaimed benefits to the Guardian’s Fund. Challenges include outdated contact details and incomplete documentation. Members are advised to contact GIPF directly, as no […]

today28 August, 2024

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South Africa

South African Municipal Workers Union Demands Urgent Action on Municipal Financial Mismanagement

The South African Municipal Workers Union is calling for urgent and decisive action to address the financial, governance, and service delivery challenges facing the country’s municipalities. This follows the release of the 2022-2023 Municipal Finance Management Act audit outcomes. Findings by Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke indicate that 110 municipalities collectively incurred 27.3-billion-rand in fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Samwu’s spokesperson, Papikie Mohale, says stronger measures must be put in place to […]

today28 August, 2024

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South Africa

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa is calling for urgent reforms in response to municipal financial management

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in S.A has called for immediate reforms following a troubling Auditor-General’s report on municipal financial management. The report reveals widespread financial mismanagement, weak oversight, inadequate internal controls, deteriorating infrastructure, and poor service delivery across municipalities, with only 13 percent of municipalities achieving clean audits. OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans says tackling issues like poor project management and unauthorised spending is essential for restoring public trust and enhancing […]

today28 August, 2024

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Namibia

Namibia and USADF to Launch Market Access Support Program Following MOU

The Industrialization and Trade ministy as well as the United States Africa Development Foundation signed a Memorandum Of Understanding two years ago at the U.S-Africa Leadership Summit in Washington DC. This week, Minister ,Lucia Iipumbu and the USADF's Travis Adkins are set to launch and sign the Market Access Support Program in the capital. The ministry's Elijah Mukobonda.  

today28 August, 2024

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South Africa

Solidarity Launches Platform to Address Skill Shortages in Critical Sectors Across S.A

Trade union Solidarity in S.A says it has launched a new platform to address skill shortages by connecting skilled workers with government and private sector needs. The initiative aims to connect skilled professionals, focusing on critical areas like engineering, medicine, and information technology. Solidarity’s CEO, Dirk Hermann, says the platform, which builds on past successes, is free to use and designed to align skills with job opportunities for all qualified […]

today28 August, 2024