insert_link Business / Economics Oil and Gas Conference Starts Today The second Namibia Oil and Gas Conference opens today in Windhoek, continuing until August 22. Organized by the Economic Association of Namibia with backing from several partners, including the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia and the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the event will discuss the oil and gas sector's potential, opportunities, and risks. Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto. todayAugust 20, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Minister of Employment has acknowledged report showing an increase in unemployment South Africa's Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has acknowledged Statistics South Africa's second quarter report showing an increase in unemployment from 32.9-percent to 33.5-percent. Spokesperson Teboho Thejane says there are ongoing government interventions and partnerships with business to address economic challenges. He highlighted efforts to preserve jobs and support youth employment through initiatives like the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative: todayAugust 19, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Director of the Namibia Institute For Democracy Say There Is Support For Persons with Disabilities Naita Hishoono, Director of the Namibia Institute for Democracy, highlighted the support available for people with disabilities. Hishoono noted that several organizations offer assistance to the visually impaired and those with other challenges. todayAugust 19, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents’ To Meet At City of Windhoek Over Billing Disputes Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Residents' Committee announced a meeting with the City of Windhoek to address concerns over billing errors and discrepancies. The visit follows the city's admission of fraudulent billing practices and issues with their water estimation formula. The committee aims to verify accounts and clarify billing problems, not to seek debt write-offs. Residents affected by the billing issues are invited to attend. todayAugust 19, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa ANC Gauteng chairperson, Panyaza Lesufi, says if the party is to survive, it must change its ways ANC Gauteng chairperson, Panyaza Lesufi, says if the party is to survive, it must change its ways. He delivered the political overview at the party’s provincial executive committee Lekgotla in Boksburg. Nationally the ANC lost its outright majority for the first time since 1994 following the May general election. It also lost its grip on the province, with Gauteng now being governed by a government of provincial unity. Lesufi says […] todayAugust 19, 2024 11
insert_link World India’s top court takes up rape-murder case amid protests India's Supreme Court is taking up the case of the rape and murder of a doctor which has sparked public outrage and prompted doctors across the country to stage strikes. Protestors are demanding justice for the victim, a safer work environment for medical staff, and are raising their concerns about women's safety in general in India. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. todayAugust 19, 2024 14
insert_link World China accuses Philippine ship of deliberately colliding with coast guard China has accused the Philippines of deliberately colliding with a coast guard ship in the disputed South China Sea.Beijing has recently warned that further incursions would be met with strong measures. William Denselow reports from Hong Kong. todayAugust 19, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Luderitz Mayor Prioritizes Youth Sports and Infrastructure Development Luderitz Mayor, Phillipus Balhao is focusing on boosting local youth engagement through sports and arts while addressing social issues like substance abuse. His administration has introduced inter-school sports competitions and an “adopt-a-team” initiative to support local teams. The mayor also stresses the need for a second sports facility and improved infrastructure, including schools and housing, to support the town’s growth and attract investment. todayAugust 19, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Venaani’s Ambitious Goal to Cut Swapo’s Vote Faces Skepticism Popular Democratic Movement President McHenry Venaani’s plan to reduce Swapo’s electoral share to under 40% is deemed ambitious by analysts. Venaani aims to capitalize on growing voter dissatisfaction and increase PDM’s influence, but political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah questions whether this target is feasible given Swapo’s entrenched support and competition from other opposition parties like IPC and LPM. Kamwanyah notes that Venaani’s efforts to broaden PDM’s appeal may be hindered by […] todayAugust 19, 2024 9
