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FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

4027 Results / Page 95 of 448

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Namibia

NAMPORT’s N$4-Billion Lüderitz Expansion to Create Key Oil and Gas Supply Base

The Namibian Ports Authority is investing N$4 billion in the expansion of Lüderitz’s Robert Harbour to establish a crucial oil and gas supply base reports The Brief. Phase 1 includes building a 500-meter quay wall and reclaiming 14 hectares of land, with an Environmental Impact Assessment and Front-End Engineering Design underway. The first section of the quay wall is expected to be completed by mid-2027, with final completion by 2028. […]

today23 August, 2024

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South Africa

S.A. Parliament Committee Criticizes Municipal Demarcation Board for Inadequate Response to Complaints

S.A's Parliament’s portfolio committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has raised concerns about the insufficient attention to complaints it has made to the Municipal Demarcation Board. This is about municipal demarcation and ward delimitation processes and decisions. Over 70-percent of the municipal amalgamations formed after the 2016 local government elections have not achieved their intended purpose. Committee chairperson, Zweli Mkhize, says the frequency of the delimitation, involving the shifting […]

today23 August, 2024

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Business / Economics

Namibia Breweries Contributes N$2.4 Billion to Economy and Expands Global Presence

Namibia Breweries Limited has contributed N$2.4 billion to the local economy through corporate taxes, customs duties, and excise fees reports The Brief. In the past year alone, the company paid N$800 million in corporate taxes and N$1.6 billion in customs and excise duties. NBL's beer exports reached N$747 million in 2023, reflecting its global competitiveness. Additionally, NBL was a major driver of foreign direct investment, with Heineken increasing its shareholding […]

today23 August, 2024

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Health / Medical

UK Regulator Rejects Alzheimer’s Drug for NHS

The UK health regulator has ruled out offering a much-anticipated Alzheimer drug to patients on the National Health Service after concluding the costs of the drug outweighed its benefits. But having passed safety tests, 'Lecanemab' could still be available privately for those able to pay tens of thousands of dollars per year for private treatment. Here's Stuart Smith with more from London.  

today23 August, 2024

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South Africa

South African Coalition Urges Glencore to Stop Coal Exports to Israel, Citing Human Rights Violations

The South African Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Coalition urges Glencore to halt coal exports to Israel, accusing the mining company of supporting Israel’s military actions. They argue the company is contributing to genocide and illegal occupation in Palestine. The coalition’s Roshan Dadoo calls on the government to impose a total coal embargo to comply with international law and prevent complicity in human rights violations:  

today23 August, 2024

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World

Vivek Ramaswamy Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration, Endorses Trump for 2024

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has criticized the Biden-Harris administration for failing to unite the country and endorsed former President Donald Trump as a better option for the White House. He particularly targeted Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of opposing popular policies like fracking and private health insurance, and claimed she and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, lack clarity on their policy positions.  

today23 August, 2024

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Africa

Kenyan Police Offer Reward for Capture of Escaped Serial Murder Suspect

Kenyan police are offering a substantial cash reward for information leading to the capture of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a serial murder suspect who escaped custody alongside 12 others from a Nairobi police station according to BBC Africa reports. Khalusha, who reportedly confessed to killing 42 women since 2022, escaped with the help of insiders. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has issued a wanted notice as authorities intensify efforts to re-arrest […]

today23 August, 2024