insert_link Namibia Auditor-General Issues Qualified Opinion on Mariental Municipality’s Financial Statements The Auditor-General's report on the Municipality of Mariental for the financial year ending June 30, 2023, has issued a qualified opinion on its financial statements. The report identifies discrepancies in accounting for bulk purchases of water and electricity, resulting in misstatements of approximately 2.4 million Namibian dollars for water and 11.4 million for electricity due to reliance on payment-based rather than accrual-based accounting. Despite these issues, the Auditor-General affirms that […] todayOctober 31, 2024 5
insert_link World North Korea long-range ballistic missile test splashes down between Japan and Russia North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said. It comes a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. todayOctober 31, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Cosatu Expresses Disappointment with S.A’s Treasury’s Economic Strategies S.A union, Cosatu says it remains underwhelmed and disappointed by the Treasury’s continued approach to tackling South Africa’s deep-seated economic and governance crises. The union federation was responding to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says the fundamental challenges facing the nation are a stagnant economy and a rising unemployment rate of 42.6-percent: todayOctober 31, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa Town Council Faces Compliance Issues and Performance Management Challenges The Auditor-General, Junias Etuna Kandjeke, found major compliance issues in the Ondangwa Town Council's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2023. The council failed to adhere to the Local Authorities Act and improperly implemented a new travel policy without ministerial approval, leading to over N$ 1.2 million in improper payments. Additionally, the audit revealed weaknesses in measuring key performance indicators and a lack of individual performance […] todayOctober 31, 2024 7
insert_link World Many Swing State Voters Fear Violence from Trump Supporters if He Loses A new poll shows a majority of swing-state voters in the upcoming US election believe Donald Trump supporters will respond with violence if the former President loses. It follows Trump telling his supporters on the campaign trail that the Democrat Party will cheat, similar to what he said following the last election. As Mitch McCann reports: todayOctober 31, 2024 18
Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Tora Conservancy Invests in Wildlife Conservation and Community Development in Kunene Region This interview highlights Reginald Roman, Secretary of Tora Conservancy, discussing the various initiatives and partnerships aimed at supporting wildlife conservation, community upliftment, and skill development within the Kunene region’s conservancies. Tora Conservancy, in collaboration with other conservancies and partners like Wilderness Safaris and Gondwana Collection, focuses on conserving natural resources, protecting endangered species, and fostering socio-economic development. Roman explained that Tora Conservancy has significantly invested in local youth through education […] todayOctober 31, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa S.A’s EFF rejects Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement The Economic Freedom Fightersin South Africa have rejected the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, claiming the government favors private sector profits over job creation and economic growth. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defended the budget in Parliament, emphasizing a commitment to sustainable public finances. EFF leader Julius Malema criticized the statement for overlooking the rising unemployment crisis. RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has called for financial reform to address national debt […] todayOctober 31, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Tora Conservancy Initiatives Boost Wildlife Conservation and Community Development in Kunene Reginald Roman, Secretary of Tora Conservancy, discussed wildlife conservation efforts in the Kunene region, highlighting initiatives that support community upliftment and skill development. Collaborating with partners like Wilderness Safaris and Gondwana Collection, Tora Conservancy is actively working to conserve natural resources and protect endangered species while promoting socio-economic growth. todayOctober 31, 2024 16
insert_link Africa Cult Attack in Uganda Leaves Eight Dead, Including a Child Authorities reported that suspected cult members attacked a village in Uganda, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals, including a three-year-old child and some members of the assailants' families, as per Reuters. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Mizizi A, a village in the Kagadi district, located approximately 250 km from Kampala. Eight others sustained injuries in the attack. todayOctober 31, 2024 5