insert_link Africa Zimbabwe Police Arrest Opposition Leader and 80 Youths for Unauthorized Gathering Zimbabwe police have arrested opposition leader Jameson Timba and 80 youths for holding an unauthorized political gathering, their lawyer reported on Monday. Timba, who became interim leader of Citizens Coalition for Change after Nelson Chamisa left the party in January, was arrested on Sunday. Lawyer Agency Gumbo stated that they remain in custody and are likely to be charged under public order laws, with efforts underway for their release. todayJune 18, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Putin Congratulates Ramaphosa on Re-Election Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin congratulated S.A's Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as South Africa's president on Monday, highlighting the strong relations between Russia and Pretoria despite the ongoing uncertainty caused by Moscow's over two-year-old invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's statement noted that both leaders expressed hope for continued efforts to strengthen the partnership between their nations in all aspects, as discussed during Putin's telephone call to Ramaphosa. todayJune 18, 2024 14
insert_link World Israel implements “tactical pauses” to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza Israel has begun daily "tactical pauses" throughout daytime hours to allow for humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza. The United Nations aid agency, UNRWA has welcomed the move but says there are still some logistical issues to move the aid to where it will be needed. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJune 18, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Ministry To Launch Innovative Oshikoto Integrated Regional Land-Use Plan On June 19, the Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry will launch a program for the Oshikoto Integrated Regional Land-Use Plan. This innovative approach aims to allocate land use in the region effectively, promoting sustainability and suitability. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa. todayJune 18, 2024 33
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia and Development Bank Forge Alliance for Economic Growth The Bank of Namibia and the Development Bank of Namibia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bolster economic growth in Namibia. This collaboration aims to enhance their respective roles in driving sustainable economic development and improving social welfare. Sandra Garises, the Bank's principal communication officer. todayJune 18, 2024 46
insert_link South Africa ANC Announces Coalition Government with Five Parties On Monday, the African National Congress announced that South Africa's new government currently includes five parties, collectively holding more than two-thirds of the seats in the National Assembly. The ANC, which failed to secure a parliamentary majority in last month's election for the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, is continuing discussions with additional parties to further strengthen its coalition. todayJune 18, 2024 28
insert_link Africa JPMorgan Warns African MDBs Could Lose Preferred Creditor Status JPMorgan analysts have warned that some of Africa's smaller multilateral development banks, including the Africa Export-Import Bank and the Trade and Development Bank, could be stripped of their Preferred Creditor Status says Reuters. PCS is a widely accepted principle that gives multilateral development banks priority for debt repayment when a borrower faces financial stress, ensuring these banks are paid back before other creditors. todayJune 18, 2024 69
insert_link Business / Economics 18 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Telecom Namibia Expands Network Amid Global Market Surges and Dollar Weakness Telecom Namibia Expands Network Reach with Huawei Collaboration Telecom Namibia has embarked on an ambitious five-year plan to enhance and extend its mobile network infrastructure across Namibia. This initiative comes as a result of a strategic partnership with Huawei, aiming to introduce cutting-edge mobile technologies including 4G, 4.5G, and 5G. These advancements are poised to deliver faster and more reliable mobile broadband services to TN mobile subscribers nationwide. The collaboration […] todayJune 18, 2024 25
insert_link World Stoltenberg says NATO alliance good for US security and US jobs NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is touting the security benefits of the alliance for the US on a trip to Washington DC. It is three weeks until a historic meeting of the group, with tackling Russia's conflict in Ukraine top of the agenda. Caroline Malone reports. todayJune 18, 2024 23
