insert_link World U.S reimposes sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry The U.S government is reimposing sanctions against Venezuela's oil industry that it eased 6 months ago. It comes after Caracas put restrictions on opposition candidates trying to run in this year's presidential election. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 18, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa City of Johannesburg says it is pleased that the rule of law has been maintained especially against big businesses The City of Johannesburg says it is pleased that the rule of law has been maintained especially against big businesses and massive residential estates that want to avoid paying municipal services. The Johannesburg High Court ruled in favour of the city against Malakite Body Corporate and Greenstone Crest Body Corporate. The city’s spokesperson, Nkosana Lekotjolo, says the two appellants appealed an earlier judgment which found the metro was correct to […] todayApril 18, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa Former South African President Jacob Zuma to Present Private Prosecution Case Against Cyril Ramaphosa in High Court Appearance S.A Former President Jacob Zuma will appear at the High Court in Johannesburg in his capacity as the Private Prosecutor in his bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Zuma Foundation states that the purpose of the appearance is to provide an update to the criminal court on the ongoing appeals in the Supreme Court of Appeal regarding the review and setting aside of the summons served on the accused. todayApril 18, 2024 11
insert_link World U.S president Joseph Biden wants to triple US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, increasing the import tax to 25%. U.S president Joseph Biden wants to triple US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, increasing the import tax to 25%. Biden is visiting steelworkers in the battleground state of Pennsylvania as he looks to win over unions as part of reelection bid. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 18, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 11-18 April 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Insights from Around the Globe Namibian Financial Landscape: The Bank of Namibia has decided to maintain the repo rate at 7.75 percent, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy amid economic uncertainties. Sanlam Namibia reported significant growth in assets, reaching N$4.6 billion in 2023. CEO Tertius Stears expressed confidence in the company's performance, anticipating further growth in policy liabilities. Developments in South Africa: The South African rand experienced depreciation against the U.S. dollar amidst escalating […] todayApril 18, 2024 12
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ndumba Kamwanya’s Insights on Veterans and the Upcoming Elections In a recent address, Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on the potential influence of P.L.A.N Veterans, also known as SWAPO Veterans, on the upcoming elections. Kamwanya expressed uncertainty regarding the extent to which these groups' demands would shape election outcomes, citing the presence of numerous splinter factions within the Planned Veterans community. A notable aspect of the discussion was the varied affiliations of these groups with the ruling party, Swapo. While […] todayApril 18, 2024 9
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exploring the Nutrition Landscape: Insights from the Kenya Scaling Up Nutrition Event by Ben Schernick Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, recently participated in a significant regional gathering in Kenya. This event brought together various civil society alliances from across Eastern and Southern Africa to delve into issues surrounding nutrition under the umbrella of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Namibia has been a member of the Scaling Up Nutrition initiative since 2011, joining forces with around 65 other […] todayApril 18, 2024 105
insert_link Business / Economics 18 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Indicators and Business News Recap Bank of Namibia Maintains Repo Rate: The Bank of Namibia has announced its decision to keep the repo rate steady at 7.75 percent, alongside a stable prime lending rate of 11.50 percent. This marks the second monetary policy announcement by the BoN this year, indicating a cautious approach to economic management. South Africa Sees Decrease in Consumer Inflation: Consumer inflation in South Africa saw a slight decrease in March, falling […] todayApril 18, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Namibian Nutrition Advocate Engages at Regional Nutrition Summit Ben Schernick, head of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, was a notable participant in the recent "Scaling Up Nutrition Initiative" held in Kenya. The gathering convened civil society alliances from Eastern and Southern Africa to address nutrition challenges within the framework of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Below is an update from the director himself. todayApril 18, 2024 27
