insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town Takes Action to Safeguard Community Amid Weather Alert Upgrade The City of Cape Town has taken proactive steps to ensure community safety after the South African Weather Service upgraded its weather warning to level 8 . Strong to gale-force winds are expected, reaching speeds of 70 to 90-kilometres-per-hour, with gusts of over 100-kilometres-per-hour. Spokesperson, Charlotte Powell says the Disaster Coordinating Team will oversee the emergency response, and warns of potential structural damage. She advises residents to avoid coastal areas: […] todayJuly 8, 2024 41
insert_link World Japan and Philippines hold defense talks Japan and the Philippines are holding security talks in Manila on Monday. The meeting is expected to result in a new defense pact between the two countries. Chris Gilbert reports. todayJuly 8, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Theo Baloyi: From Humble Beginnings to CEO of Bathu Shoes, Inspiring Africa Theo Baloyi, the dynamic CEO of Bathu Shoes, recently visited Namibia, sharing his inspiring journey and vision for his company and the African continent. Baloyi's story is one of perseverance, vision, and a deep commitment to creating opportunities and igniting hope. A Journey of Opportunity and Vision "I am the first employee of Bathu," Baloyi began, highlighting his recent promotion to Group CEO. Born in the impoverished Alexander Township in […] todayJuly 8, 2024 55
insert_link Interview Transcripts FEATURE: Weather Warning Issued for Namibia by Meteorological Official Odilo Kgobetsi Windhoek, July 8, 2024 – The Namibian Meteorological Service has issued a severe weather warning for the southern and central regions of the country. Speaking early this morning, meteorological official Odilo Kgobetsi highlighted the impending adverse weather conditions expected to affect various parts of Namibia over the next few days. Frontal Systems Impacting the Region Two frontal systems are moving in from the Western Cape, with the first already affecting […] todayJuly 8, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics 8 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Agricultural Land Prices Surge 21.1%; TotalEnergies Commits to South African Gas Amid Euro Weakness and Stable Oil Prices Namibia’s Agricultural Land Prices Surge by 21.1% in Eight Years Namibia's commercial agricultural land market has experienced a significant uptick, with prices soaring by 21.1% over the past eight years. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, this surge has propelled the national index to 121.1 basis points in 2023, marking a sustained upward trajectory in land values across the country. TotalEnergies Commits to South African Gas Investments Despite Initial Exit […] todayJuly 8, 2024 39
insert_link Business / Economics Business Summit Namibia Concludes In Windhoek The Business Summit Namibia recently hosted an exhibition in partnership with Yango, FNB Namibia, Fresh FM, the Development Bank of Namibia, and others. Theo Baloyi, CEO of Bathu Shoes in South Africa, delivered the keynote address. todayJuly 8, 2024 41
insert_link Africa Kenyans Gather for Concert in Nairobi to Honor Protest Victims Hundreds of Kenyans attended a concert in the nation's capital, Nairobi, on Sunday, chanting slogans and dancing to remember more than three dozen people killed in recent anti-government protests according to a report by Reuters. The demonstrations, which began on June 18, sought to halt planned tax hikes and call for President William Ruto's resignation. Activist Boniface Mwangi, present at the event, expressed mixed emotions adding that the government is […] todayJuly 8, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Urges Parliament to Address Misconduct and Corruption S.A Union, Cosatu has called on Parliament to demonstrate moral excellence and leadership in addressing delinquent Members of Parliament. The union federation expressed concerns over the MK Party's chief whip, impeached Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe's nomination to the Judicial Service Commission, and the suspension of DA MP Renaldo Gouws, accused of using racist hate speech. Cosatu’s ,Matthew Parks criticized Parliament's leniency on misconduct, hate speech, and corruption, demanding […] todayJuly 8, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Severe weather warning expected for the southern and central regions of the country The Meteorological Service has issued a severe weather warning for the southern and central regions of the country. Odilo Kgobetsi highlighted the impending adverse weather conditions expected to affect various parts of the country over the next few days. todayJuly 8, 2024 82