insert_link 2 Interview Transcripts Khorixas Mayor Patience !Hoaes Discusses Town’s Progress and Challenges in Exclusive Interview By Leonard Witbeen In a recent interview with Khorixas Mayor Patience !Hoaes, the mayor shared her insights on her journey since taking office, the current state of the town, and the plans she has for its future. The Moment of Triumph When asked about her emotions upon being declared the mayor, Honorable Patience !Hoaes reflected on a deeply personal experience. “When they announced me as the mayor, it was an […] todayJuly 26, 2024 7 2
insert_link Namibia Institute for Public Policy Research Urges Independence for Public Procurement Unit to Boost Oversight The Institute for Public Policy Research recommends the Public Procurement Unit be independent from the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises to improve regulatory oversight. The current structure, where the PPU director reports to the Ministry's executive director, creates a conflict of interest. IPPR suggests elevating the PPU's status to enhance accountability and transparency. Only 32% of public entities have submitted their procurement plans for the 2024/25 financial year, highlighting […] todayJuly 26, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa DA says the presence of contraband undermines the rehabilitation efforts of inmates In S.A, the DA says the presence of contraband undermines the rehabilitation efforts of inmates and compromises the security of the country’s prisons. Officials from the Department of Correctional Services and the police raided the Johannesburg Correctional Centre, also known as Sun City, on Wednesday night. Drugs, alcohol, knives, cellphones, WiFi routers were some of the items discovered. The DA’s, Janho Engelbrecht, says intensified efforts to conduct similar raids across […] todayJuly 26, 2024 4
insert_link World US Congress to Create Bipartisan Task Force to Investigate Trump Assassination Attempt The US congress is set to establish a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally. It comes as the acting director of the U.S. The Secret Service will testify before three Senate committees next week. Mitch McCann reports: todayJuly 26, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Works and Transport ministry to Invest N$138 Million in Upgrading Auas and Dr Hage Geingob Roads The Works and Transport ministry will invest N$138 million to upgrade Auas Road and Dr Hage Geingob Road, aiming to improve traffic flow, safety, and create jobs reports The Brief. The project will be done in two phases: N$30 million for initial work starting now, and N$108 million for further upgrades starting in 2025. China Railway Seventh Group will handle the construction, with expected cost savings. The project will also […] todayJuly 26, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Western Ethiopia S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow and condolences following the recent landslides in Gofa in South Western Ethiopia, which have claimed at least 250 lives. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa has conveyed solidarity with the Ethiopian people and bereaved families, referring to the strong historic relations between South Africa and Ethiopia dating back to the struggle against apartheid: todayJuly 26, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Advocates for Permanent Residency for Wealthy Foreigners to Boost Economic Growth The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has proposed that the government offer permanent residency to wealthy foreigners interested in purchasing Namibian retirement farms. NIPDB CEO, Nangula Uaandja made this request in a letter to the Executive Director of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Etienne Maritz, on July 16. The initiative, named the ‘Desert Visa Programme,’ aims to attract foreign investment and stimulate economic development by encouraging high-net-worth individuals […] todayJuly 26, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Khorixas Mayor Talks Youth Activities The town of Khorixas recently held their Miss Khorixas event. Mayor Patience !Hoaes expands o hy this was an activity to keep the youth active and engaged in more constructive activities. todayJuly 26, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa Macpherson Orders Bi-Weekly Reports from Development Bank of Southern Africa Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson, says he has instructed the Development Bank Of Southern Africa to supply bi-weekly reports, on the progress to restore Parliament's gutted National Assembly building. The minister conducted an oversight visit to the parliamentary grounds yesterday, where clearing and reconstruction are continuing, following a fire in 2022. About two-billion-rand has been made available for the project. Macpherson says he wants to ensure that […] todayJuly 26, 2024 4
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
