insert_link Health / Medical Namibia Medical Care continues its sessions on health screening within the capital city Namibia Medical Care continues its sessions on health screening within the capital city. Today they're based at WIndhoek's Medi-Clinic Private hospital. Here's the organization's Tashiya Nangula. todayJuly 4, 2024 18
insert_link World Xi Jinping holds talks with Vladimir Putin on sidelines of summit in Kazakhstan Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday in Astana. The expected admission of Belarus to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at its annual leaders' summit is another push by Beijing and Moscow to transform the grouping into a geopolitical counterweight to the influence of the United States and its allies. Laura Westbrook has more. todayJuly 4, 2024 17
insert_link World Record 71 million people predicted to travel over U.S. Independence Day holiday There are set to be record-breaking numbers of people travelling in the U.S. over the Fourth of July holiday. Gas prices have come down in recent years but remain above pre-pandemic levels - but analysts say that's not likely to impact many people's travel plans. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayJuly 4, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics BIPA to Consult Stakeholders on Beneficial Ownership Sanctions Implementation The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has announced its intention to engage stakeholders in consultations regarding concerns surrounding beneficial ownership sanctions. This initiative seeks to address and clarify issues raised by stakeholders regarding the implementation and impact of these sanctions.Here is Ockert Jansen, BIPA's Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services. todayJuly 4, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Police Commissioner’s Memo Links Missing Firearms to South African Gang Violence Surge According to reports, a leaked memo from Namibian Police Commissioner Moritz !Naruseb has revealed a connection between missing Namibian Police firearms and a recent increase in gang violence in South Africa. !Naruseb addressed the memo to Namibian Police Deputy Inspector Elias Mutota on August 11, 2023, following a five-day investigation conducted by the South African Police Service's Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks) in Namibia. todayJuly 4, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics 27 June-4 July 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap In this week's economic highlights, several key developments have shaped the financial landscape across Southern Africa and beyond. Namibia OK Foods reported the largest overall year-on-year decrease in basket cost among the seven stores surveyed by The Brief. The basket cost close to N$1100 in June last year, compared to N$984.11 this past June, marking a significant drop of 11.65%. In a move that could bolster regional fuel supply chains, […] todayJuly 4, 2024 16
insert_link Uncategorized INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Committee Member Shaun Gariseb on Electricity Control Board’s Cancellation Of Tariff Increases In a recent statement, Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, expressed his satisfaction with the intervention by the minister Thomas Alweendo regarding electricity issues. Gariseb's comments highlight the significance of leadership and public participation in addressing the community's concerns. Ministerial Intervention and Public Support Gariseb began by expressing his happiness with the minister's intervention, which he had requested in an appeal review. "I'm very, very happy that […] todayJuly 4, 2024 7
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Weighs in on Electricity Control Board (ECB) and Election Frequency In a recent interview, esteemed political analyst and professor, Ndumba Kamwanya, shared his views on the notion of holding elections annually. The discussion, brought to light the complexities and potential drawbacks of such frequent electoral processes. Election Costs and Complexity Professor Kamwanya firmly stated, "I don't agree that we should hold elections every year. Elections themselves are very costly and complex to conduct." He emphasized the financial and logistical burdens […] todayJuly 4, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South African National Union of Mineworkers Disappointed with Steenhuisen’s Appointment as Agriculture Minister The South African National Union of Mineworkers has expressed disappointment over the appointment of DA leader John Steenhuisen as the new Minister of Agriculture, succeeding Thoko Didiza. NUM spokesperson Luphert Chilwane emphasized that Steenhuisen must address South Africa's persistent food insecurity at the homestead level and urged his department to commit more effort towards ensuring food security. todayJuly 4, 2024 8
