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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

FUTURE MEDIA NEWS

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Namibia

Amendment to Electoral Act Allows Public Service Members to Run for National Assembly Without Resigning

The Urban and Rural Development minister, Erastus Uutoni, introduced an urgent amendment to Section 77 of the Electoral Act, allowing remunerated public service members to be nominated for National Assembly elections without resigning from their jobs. The Electoral Amendment Bill enables these members to use their leave days during the election period and return to their positions if they do not secure a seat. This change aims to uphold constitutional […]

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World

More witness testimony expected in Alec Baldwin trial

Alec Baldwin's trial on involuntary manslaughter charges continues  at a district court in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The actor was holding the prop gun loaded with a real bullet that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust two years ago. Ira Spitzer has more.  

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South Africa

Western Cape Education Department says schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed

Western Cape's Education Department says schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed tomorrow. This decision follows severe weather conditions that have caused extensive road damage and flooding, posing safety risks for learners and teachers. Education MEC, David Maynier says affected schools are expected to reopen on Monday, pending ongoing assessments and repairs to damaged infrastructure across the province:  

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Namibia

Oshikoto Regional Council Urges Engagement of Councillors in Regional Activities

Samuel Shivute, Chairperson of the Oshikoto Regional Council, emphasized the importance of ministries and agencies involving regional councillors in local activities. Shivute's statement came during a meeting in Omuthiya, where he addressed issues arising from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare's failure to identify beneficiaries for its income-generating activities programme in the region. The programme aims to empower individuals and communities through support initiatives.

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Business / Economics

4-11 July 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Insights from Namibia, South Africa, Africa, and Beyond

  Namibia's Commercial Agricultural Land Prices Surge Recent data from the Namibia Statistics Agency reveals a notable surge in the prices of commercial agricultural land across the country. Over the past eight years, prices have risen by 21.1%, culminating in a national index of 121.1 basis points in 2023. This upward trend underscores sustained growth in the agricultural sector, reflecting robust investor confidence and potential implications for the broader economy. […]

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South Africa

DA’s Ian Cameron Assumes Chairmanship of S.A Police Portfolio Committee

In South Africa, DA member of Parliament, Ian Cameron, the new portfolio committee on Police chairperson, says he is ready for the work ahead to create a safer country. A former crime activist, he has in the past been very vocal about the police’s failures, specifically under the leadership of former minister, Bheki Cele. Cameron says the committee plans to provide proper oversight of the police service and hold it […]

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South Africa

ANC Denies Coercion by Big Business in Government Partnership with DA

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula has dismissed claims that they were forced by big business to work with the DA in the government of national unity. Of the 32 ministerial posts and 43 deputy minister posts the DA got six ministers and six deputy ministers in the new cabinet. In an interview with the SABC, Mbalula says there is an over-exaggeration about capital and those who own the means of […]

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Namibia

Erongo Regional Council Refutes Claims of Expired Fish Disposal

The Erongo Regional Council has denied allegations circulating on social media that expired tins of fish intended for drought relief were discarded. Senior Public Relations Officer, Susan ||Hoebes clarified that the fish in question, set to expire in 2026, were damaged during handling and deemed unfit for consumption as a precautionary measure against contamination. The council emphasized the importance of accurate reporting and assured the public of its commitment to […]

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