insert_link World Japan protests Chinese ambassador’s Taiwan comments Japan is protesting comments made by the Chinese ambassador about Taiwan, calling them "extremely inappropriate”. China’s envoy in Tokyo, Wu Jianghao said on Monday, Japan would be ‘dragged into the fire’ if Japanese forces supported Taiwan’s Independence. Chris Gilbert reports for us from Tokyo. todayMay 23, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Western Cape premier Alan Winde says the investigation into the George building collapse is progressing well Western Cape premier, Alan Winde, says the investigation into the George building collapse is progressing well. Thirty-four construction workers died when the five-story building collapsed on the sixth of this month. The search and recovery operation was concluded last week Friday, and the site was handed over to the police. V3 Consulting Engineers is leading the provincial government’s investigation. Winde says they have a responsibility to ensure that everything is […] todayMay 23, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Namibia Welcomes Back Security Contingent from Mozambique Mission International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, expressed gratitude for the safe return of an 18-member security contingent from the Namibia-SADC mission in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The deployment, part of the SADC Mission in Mozambiqu, aimed to combat Islamic insurgents, showcasing Namibia's commitment to regional peace and security. Despite challenges, Mushelenga emphasized the importance of such contributions in upholding Namibia's foreign policy priorities. todayMay 23, 2024 11
insert_link World A new poll has found the majority of Americans wrongly believe the country is in recession A new poll has found the majority of Americans wrongly believe the country is in recession. The survey highlights a major challenge facing the US President ahead of November's election. Reporting for us is Mitch McCann. todayMay 23, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa Gauteng ANC Youth League Urges Police Crackdown on Community Disruptions The ANC Youth League in Gauteng is calling on the police to be more decisive in dealing with criminals who continue to disrupt communities’ social order. The youth league and Soshanguve residents marched to the police station yesterday, where they demonstrated against the recent increase in crime. This was sparked by the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane last week Friday. League president, Collen Malatji, says they are demanding 24-hour visible […] todayMay 23, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics 16-23 May 2024 Weekly Economic Wrap: Insights and Highlights Bringing you the latest updates and significant developments shaping economies and markets worldwide. Local Insights: The Directorate of Veterinary Services, under Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa. Only meat sourced from bio-secure farms listed by the Veterinary Authority of South Africa will be permitted into Namibia, ensuring stringent quality control measures. Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd and Bonben […] todayMay 23, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Debate Competition Sparks Intense Discourse on Socio-Economic Issues The Economic and Social Development Tertiary Institutions Debate Competition showcased intense debates and thoughtful discussions on critical socio-economic issues. Organized under the Universal Basic Income Grant initiative, this event marked a significant milestone in fostering intellectual discourse among Namibia's future leaders. Here's Tjipura Tjipura from the BIG organization with one highlight. todayMay 23, 2024 33
insert_link Business / Economics 23 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: This Week’s Business Roundup In the dynamic landscape of global business, several significant developments have emerged this week, highlighting strides in empowerment and economic growth. From grassroots initiatives supporting smallholder farmers to multinational corporations investing in community upliftment, here's a roundup of the latest in business news: 1. Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Community-Based Projects Smallholder farmers, often the backbone of agricultural communities, have achieved a remarkable milestone through the World Food Programme's (WFP) […] todayMay 23, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Government Applauds Removal of Cuba from U.S Terrorism Cooperation List Government has welcomed the United States Department of State's decision to remove Cuba from the list of countries not fully cooperating against terrorism. Penda Naanda, Executive Director at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, expressed concern over Cuba's continued placement on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. todayMay 23, 2024 18
