insert_link South Africa S.A’s International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola will host his Ukrainian counterpart International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola will host his Ukrainian counterpart, minister Andrii Sybiha today. They will sign an agreement on visa waiver for diplomatic service or official passports. The presidency says this agreement will enable South African officials to travel to Ukraine for peace formula meetings without visa logistical impediments. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says it is through the policy of non-alignment that South Africa has […] todayOctober 28, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust To South Africa, ANC president says the party is facing a crisis of authority, legitimacy, and trust. He delivered the OR Tambo memorial lecture in Ekurhuleni yesterday evening. Sunday marked the 107th birthday of the late former ANC president Oliver Tambo, the party’s longest-serving president. Ramaphosa says even as the government of national unity continues to make progress, the electoral outcome put in the starkest of terms what the ANC […] todayOctober 28, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Windhoek City Police Boost Security with Donation of 10 CCTV Cameras The City of Windhoek has received a donation of 10 CCTV cameras from the Khomas Regional Council, aimed at enhancing safety for residents in various constituencies. The cameras will be handed over to the City Police Department for operations and maintenance, and will be strategically installed in identified crime hotspots in collaboration with constituency offices. Monitored from the Windhoek City Police Command and Dispatch Centre, the cameras will facilitate a […] todayOctober 28, 2024 13
insert_link World New Delhi’s air quality dips to “very poor” levels ahead of festive season New Delhi's air quality has dipped to what officials call very poor level levels with pollutants rising to 10 times the permissible limit. Despite a ban on firecrackers in the national capital, concerns remain about the situation worsening ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali when burning crackers is considered auspicious. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. todayOctober 28, 2024 19
insert_link Local NUST student receives food trailer after winning Nedbank Kapana Cook-off Competition October marked a proud moment for 20-year-old Mandume Hasheni, who took ownership of the grand prize of a fully furnished food trailer worth N$130 000 after winning the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-off Competition, held 2 months ago. This Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) student, who impressed judges with his unique kapana cooking skills, stood beaming as he received the keys to the trailer in a […] todayOctober 28, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics 28 October 2024 Morning Biz News Regional Economic Update: Agriculture Boost, Inflation, and Currency Shifts In a promising development for Namibia's agricultural sector, the Otjimbele Agriculture Project, which has poured an impressive N$120 million into the local economy, is set to commence commercial production of ITUM table grapes in 2025. This first large-scale harvest is expected to bring a substantial boost to Omusati’s agricultural landscape, marking a pivotal shift towards increased food production and regional economic growth. Meanwhile, South Africa's Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has […] todayOctober 28, 2024 10
insert_link World Political uncertainty in Japan after ruling party fails to win majority Japan has been plunged into political uncertainty after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, and its coalition partner lost its majority in a general election that was called by the country's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba. The parties will now have to rely on the support of another party to form a government. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo. todayOctober 28, 2024 12
insert_link Environment Windhoek Council Plans Waste-to-Energy Plant for Electricity Generation The Municipal Council of Windhoek is set to construct a Waste-to-Energy Plant aimed at generating bulk electricity while improving waste management. This initiative seeks to diversify the energy supply, enhance electricity security, and lower carbon emissions. A pre-feasibility study has recently been completed to evaluate the project's viability, paving the way for a detailed feasibility study that will examine different operational scenarios and inform the plant's development. The local authority's […] todayOctober 28, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Police Investigate Discovery of Buried Rifles in Rehoboth and Armed Robbery in Karibib The Namibia Police Force is investigating the discovery of 55 old, rusted rifles without serial numbers in Rehoboth, unearthed by construction workers on a private property; these rifles are believed to date back to the German wars. In Karibib, an armed robbery occurred at a residence in the Namagra factory area, where three masked men threatened and tied up an elderly couple with a knife, stealing valuables valued at N$231,000. […] todayOctober 28, 2024 15