insert_link World Trump planning indoor rallies following assassination attempt Donald Trump is planning to hold indoor rallies only for the time being on advice from the Secret Service according to media reports. It follows the attempted assassination of the former US President at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier in the month. Jagruti Dave has more from Washington. todayJuly 25, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Kenyan President Ruto Names Opposition Members to New Cabinet Amid Criticism Kenyan President, William Ruto nominated four members of the main opposition party to his "broad-based" cabinet on Wednesday, aiming to address nationwide protests reports Reuters. However, the move has been criticized by activists as a corrupt bargain. Among the nominees is John Mbadi, proposed for the finance ministry, who is an ally of opposition leader Raila Odinga, Ruto's rival in the 2022 election. todayJuly 25, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Millions will go hungry in Africa this decade according to the UN The United Nations warns that if current trends continue nearly 300 million people in Africa will be chronically undernourished at the end of the decade. In its annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report released on Wednesday the world body says around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023 with one in five being from Africa. Maximo Torero, the Chief Economist from the Food and Agriculture […] todayJuly 25, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Statistics Agency Announces 2025/26 Household Income & Expenditure Survey The Namibia Statistics Agency has announced that it will conduct the 2025/26 Household Income & Expenditure Survey. This year-long survey aims to account for seasonal variations and will begin with a Pilot Survey from 30 September to 18 October this year. The main fieldwork for the NHIES will take place from 17 March 2025 to the same date in 2026. Iipumbu Sakaria: Manager: Corporate Communications at the Agency. todayJuly 25, 2024 38
insert_link Health / Medical Top Cancers Highlighted as Bank Windhoek’s Cancer Apple Project Marks 24 Years Breast, cervical and prostate cncer form part of the top 3 locally as Bank Windhoek’s Cancer Apple Project marks its 24th anniversary. This year’s theme inspired by the brand campaign is called ‘Is it possible to impact a life’. Here's Rolf Hansen Chief Executive of the Cancer Association of Namibia. todayJuly 25, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics 25 July 2024 Morning Biz News: NamWater and Husab Mine’s N$3 Billion Desalination Project Nears Financial Closure; Shein Expands with Johannesburg Pop-Up; Eni Sells Nigerian Oil Unit to Oando; Currency and Commodity Markets Update NamWater and Husab Mine Set for Major Coastal Desalination Project NamWater and Husab Mine are poised to achieve financial closure for their ambitious N$3 billion coastal desalination project by year-end, according to The Brief. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia confirmed that Husab Mine will cover the construction costs, sparing NamWater the task of independently securing the full N$2.5 to N$3 billion required for the project. Shein Expands with New Pop-Up Store […] todayJuly 25, 2024 39
insert_link World Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addresses US Congress Israel's Prime Minister has called on American lawmakers to supply more weapons for the war in Gaza, vowing his country will defeat Hamas. Addressing Congress on Wednesday, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will fight until all hostages taken on October 7 and still being held in the strip are released. As he spoke, thousands of protestors gathered in Washington DC to condemn his visit, and dozens of Democrats boycotted his address. […] todayJuly 25, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Namibian Leaders Honored at African Leadership Awards Erongo Governor, Neville Andre Itope detailed his experience of being honored with the Best African Governor award last week by the African Leadership Magazine in London, United Kingdom. The magazine, a Pan-African media platform established in 2010, showcases African affairs to a global audience. The awards aim to recognize outstanding business leaders, policymakers, and organizations for their significant contributions to Africa's socio-economic development. At the same event, Namibia’s Minister […] todayJuly 25, 2024 39
insert_link South Africa South African President has promised an ongoing review of the executive’s size as the democracy matures The South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has promised an ongoing review of the executive's size as the democracy matures, to ensure effective governance. While the executive's size is under scrutiny, the focus remains on sustainable growth and strategic reforms. Ramaphosa addressed the Presidency's budget vote debate and urged strong central government coordination to tackle challenges. He says the impact of reforms shows the Presidency's vital role in driving development and […] todayJuly 25, 2024 24