insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister Schlettwein Urges Increased Investment During Regional Visit The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform minister Carl Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions from 12-21 August. He is meeting with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and both communal and commercial farmers. Schlettwein is advocating for greater investment in the agriculture sector, which supports approximately 70% of Namibia's population. todayAugust 16, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics 16 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Business Financial Solutions Invests Over N$1.9 Billion in Namibian SMEs, Standard Bank Expands in Angola and Nigeria, and Dollar Strengthens Amid Positive U.S. Economic Data Business Financial Solutions Drives SME Growth with Over N$1.9 Billion Investment Windhoek, Namibia – Business Financial Solutions has made a significant impact on Namibia's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its Namibia Procurement Fund, investing over N$1.9 billion over the past 13 years. According to a report by The Brief, this substantial investment has facilitated the creation of more than 6,200 jobs, the training of over 1,000 SMEs, and the […] todayAugust 16, 2024 12
insert_link 2 South Africa In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed unwavering commitment to the party In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed unwavering commitment to the party, declaring he will be buried with the EFF flag. This follows the resignations of deputy president Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi, joining Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. Malema assured members that the party’s headquarters in Johannesburg will remain open and operational. Briefing the media, Malema confirmed that no deputy president replacement will be made before the December conference: […] todayAugust 16, 2024 14 2
insert_link Health / Medical Unicef says more children will die in Gaza if polio vaccines are not delivered The United Nations Children's Fund, Unicef says if polio vaccines don't get distributed immediately, children in Gaza will die. 1.2 million doses of the vaccine have been approved by the World Health Organisation following the discovery of poliovirus type 2 in July by the Global Polio Laboratory Network in sewage samples collected in Gaza. Here's Jody Jacobs with more. todayAugust 16, 2024 10
insert_link Health / Medical WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency as it spreads to Europe The World Health Organisation has declared the Mpox outbreak, formerly known as monkeypox, in parts of Africa as a public health emergency of international concern. The disease has claimed at least 450 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is spreading rapidly across central, east Africa and now Europe according to Al Jazeera. Scientists are alarmed by the fast transmission and high fatality rate of the new variant. Health […] todayAugust 16, 2024 64
insert_link Africa Nigerian Government Accuses Chinese Firm of Asset Seizure Attempt The Nigerian government has accused a Chinese company of attempting to seize its assets overseas, including presidential jets, according to a government spokesperson on Thursday. Reuters says, pesidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. is employing "unorthodox means" to target Nigerian government property, despite having no contractual ties with the federal government. todayAugust 16, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Governor Pijoo Nganate to Deliver Omaheke Region’s State of the Region Address The Governor of Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, is set to deliver the State of the Region Address on August 19. The address, which will take place at Ben van der Walt Primary School Hall in Gobabis, is a constitutional requirement under Article 110A (Sub-Articles 5 and 6). Governor Nganate will provide an update on the status of the region, discuss the previous year's planned activities by the central government in […] todayAugust 16, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria Former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. Adetshina withdrew from Miss South Africa just days before Mia le Roux was crowned, and will now represent her father's home country at the 31st of August final. Home Affairs is currently investigating her mother for alleged identity theft. Adetshina expressed her excitement about her new role and upcoming journey: […] todayAugust 16, 2024 123
insert_link World American-Russian citizen jailed for Ukraine charity donation An American-Russian citizen has been sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison for donating money to a charity that supports Ukraine. Ksenia Karelina reportedly gave $51 to the organization. Fom Washington, Nick Harper reports. todayAugust 16, 2024 14