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Namibia Secures Bid for 2024 Event After hosting Africa Hospitality Investment Forum

The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum , ending today, is being held for the first time in Southern Africa. Namibia secured the bid to host AHIF 2024 through the efforts of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, which is also the host partner for the 2024 even. Lullu Krugel Partner, Strategy and Chief Economist at PwC in South Africa about Africa in the New Global Geopolitical Order.

27 June, 2024

Business / Economics

Minister Schlettwein Approves 20-25 Million Cubic Meter Desalination Plant in Erongo Region

Lands Minister, Calle Schlettwein announced at a Land Development Conference in Henties Bay that the government has authorized the construction of a desalination plant in the Erongo region with a capacity of 20-25 million cubic meters. Minister, Calle Schlettwein.

27 June, 2024

World

China’s slams US Ambassador’s comments about Beijing interference

China has hit back after the US Ambassador to China accused Beijing of getting in the way of people to people ties. Nicholas Burns told the Wall Street Journal Beijing was "taking dramatic steps to make it impossible" for citizens from both sides to reconnect. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

27 June, 2024

Uncategorized

Kenyan President Withdraws Tax Hikes Amid Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto withdrew planned tax hikes on Wednesday, succumbing to pressure from protesters who stormed parliament, launched nationwide demonstrations, and threatened further action this week, reports Reuters. This move is seen as a significant victory for the week-old, youth-led protest movement, which evolved from online condemnations of the tax increases into mass rallies demanding a political overhaul. This marks the most serious crisis of Ruto's two-year presidency.

27 June, 2024

South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Calls for Continued Support for Tongaat Residents After Tornado

In S.A, KwaZulu-Natal's premier ,Thami Ntuli has called for ongoing support for residents of Tongaat following a recent tornado. He urges social partners and donors to provide food aid. The storm caused extensive damage, killing twelve people and displacing over one-thousand-200 families, with losses exceeding 1.3-billion-rand. Ntuli stresses the urgency of rebuilding efforts to restore normalcy for affected residents:

27 June, 2024

Namibia

Prime Minister Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Recovering Well After Scheduled Surgery

Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is recovering well following a scheduled operation at a hospital in Windhoek, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. This announcement comes amid rumors on social media suggesting that the Prime Minister is critically ill. OPM spokesperson Rhingo Mutambo confirmed that Kuugongelwa-Amadhila had undergone planned surgery and is currently in a stable condition. According to the doctors, the operation was successful, and doctors expect her […]

27 June, 2024

World

US Supreme Court strikes down social media misinformation lawsuit

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the US government *can* request the removal of misinformation on social media. The case had threatened to radically redefine how lawmakers interact with the tech world, with plaintiffs arguing that this intervention violates the first amendment — the constitutional right to free speech. Our Benji Hyer reports.

27 June, 2024

Namibia

Higher Education Minister visits Khorixas

In a significant move towards enhancing higher education, training, and innovation,Dr. Itah Kandjii Murangi is conducting a consultation meeting in Khorixas in collaboration with the town's council. Here's the Khorixas Town Council's Mario Simson /Ochurub.

26 June, 2024

World

India’s resurgent opposition bloc forces election to choose Speaker of lower house of parliament

A resurgent opposition bloc is forcing an election in India's parliament for the crucial role of Speaker of the house. It will be the first time in decades that the Speaker is chosen by voting. Traditionally the bloc with a simple majority in the house has appointed the speaker. Our Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

26 June, 2024