insert_link Namibia Former Fisheries Minister Bernhardt Esau Gains Access to Frozen Assets for Legal Fees Former Fisheries Minister, Bernhardt Esau has won a High Court ruling allowing access to his frozen assets for legal fees. Judge Beatrix de Jager ruled that Esau can access over 1.2 million for current legal expenses and close to 2.1 million for future expenses, after tax. Esau, arrested in November 2019 with several others for allegedly receiving bribes from Icelandic company Samherji, will have the funds transferred to his legal […] todayJuly 11, 2024 19
insert_link World More than 1.6m still without power in Texas as temperatures soar Frustrations flare in Texas as 1.6 million customers are still without power, three days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast. The heat index is set to soar to 105F. President Biden is accusing state officials of dragging their feet on requesting federal assistance. Toni Waterman has more. todayJuly 11, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Western Cape Schools to Close Due to Safety Concerns …. Western Cape MEC for Education, David Maynier has announced the closure of schools in the Cape Town metro, Cape Winelands, Overberg, and parts of the West Coast district due to safety concerns. Following consultations with the Provincial Disaster Risk Management Centre and the South African Weather Service, 20 schools have received closure approval, and 137 schools have reported infrastructure damage. Schools in the affected districts have been notified. todayJuly 11, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Popular Democratic Movement Lawmaker Proposes Two-Year Relationship Requirement for Marriages Between Namibians and Foreigners Popular Democratic Movement lawmaker, Elma Dienda has proposed that couples involving Namibians and foreigners must have a mandatory two-year relationship before marriage. This suggestion was made during discussions on a new marriage bill tabled by Minister Albert Kawana, which aims to replace the Marriage Act of 1961 and restricts marriages to opposite-sex couples. Dienda argues that this requirement would reduce marriages of convenience and prevent individuals from scamming Namibians for […] todayJuly 10, 2024 20
insert_link World India-Austria to discuss trade And investments during Modi’s trip India and Austria are likely to talk trade, investments and closer cooperation on green energy during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Wednesday. It's the first visit by an Indian PM to the Central European nation in 40 years. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. todayJuly 10, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Criticizes Johannesburg’s Proposed R2.5 Billion Loan In South Africa, ActionSA says the City of Johannesburg’s proposed 2.5-billion-rand loan from the French Development Agency constitutes a costly and negligible debt burden to residents. The Johannesburg council rejected the loan, with 118 councillors voting against it and 111 in favour. Three councillors abstained. ActionSA’s, Nobuhle Mthembu, says the city must instead focus on collecting revenue from the numerous departments that owe it millions of rands, an amount roughly […] todayJuly 10, 2024 32
insert_link World Biden pledges more support for Ukraine at NATO summit U.S President Joseph Biden has championed the Nato alliance and promised more air defenses for Ukraine at the opening of the annual summit. He was speaking in Washington DC at the start of the three-day gathering. It's the 75th anniversary of the alliance, with support for Ukraine topping the agenda. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJuly 10, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia June Commodity Prices Surge Across Namibia In June, the Namibia Statistics Agency reported significant price increases for basic commodities. Transport costs rose by 8.3%, coffee, tea, and cocoa by 14.4%, and fruit 13.4%. Other notable hikes included sugar and confectionery at 10.1%, and both mineral water and vegetables at 5.5%. Windhoek residents are paying more for pure sunflower oil compared to other regions, with Khomas region residents paying N$31.32 for 750ml, while other regions paid between […] todayJuly 10, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Sunny Karuuombe from Grey’s Cakes spoke with our news team recently at the Business Summit Namibia event Sunny Karuuombe from Grey's Cakes spoke with our news team recently at the Business Summit Namibia event. The 23-year young lady had this to say to motivate the youth from across the country or shall we say, to the world? todayJuly 10, 2024 19
