insert_link Namibia Tsintsabis Combined School Receives Stationery from Namib Desert Diamonds Foundation The Namib Desert Diamonds Foundation has generously donated stationery supplies valued at N$150,000 to Tsintsabis Combined School in the Oshikoto region. Our Northern Correspondent, Maria Namupala, provides further details. todayApril 15, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa United Democratic Movement Calls for Urgent Allocation of Funds to Aid Flood-Affected Homeless in Western Cape The United Democratic Movement in the Western Cape is urging the National Disaster Management Centre to prioritize the allocation of funds to the provincial government. This assistance is crucial for thousands of individuals who have been left homeless due to floods. Bongani Maqungwana of the UDM emphasizes that residents of informal settlements, often neglected, are currently tasked with rebuilding their shelters independently. Maqungwana stresses the immediate release of funds to […] todayApril 15, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Clash Between Swapo and PDM Leaders Over Age of Election Candidates A verbal confrontation has erupted between Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa and Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani concerning the nomination of older candidates for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. During a political rally in Okalongo on Saturday, Venaani urged Namibians not to support "pensioners" in the November election. He seemed to be referring to Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (71) and Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula (66). […] todayApril 15, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia AgriBank Mentor Advises Namibian Farmers on Drought Resilience and Business Approach Arnold Gaseb, a mentor for the Kunene and Erongo regions with the Agricultural Bank of Namibia, emphasized the necessity for farmers to diversify their agricultural practices amidst Namibia's ongoing drought to ensure their survival. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session held at Africa Safari Lodge in Mariental, Gaseb stressed the importance of treating farming as a business endeavor. He highlighted the significance of collaboration among stakeholders in the farming industry […] todayApril 12, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the discontinuation of e-tolls is a triumph for democracy S.A Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the discontinuation of e-tolls is a triumph for democracy. She oversaw the actual switching-off of the e-tolls at the South African National Roads Agency’s Central Operations Centre in Gauteng yesterday evening. She also visited the gantries on the N1 South Buccleuch Interchange. There has been an outcry over motorists still being liable to pay their e-toll debts. Chikunga says determining the fate of outstanding […] todayApril 12, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane in South Africa’s Moody’s Outlook Shifts from Negative to Stable The City of Tshwane in South Africa has greeted an improved outlook from Moody's Ratings, transitioning from negative to stable. This positive shift comes after a notice last month indicating the city's rating was under review for a potential downgrade. The development is expected to assist the municipality in stabilizing its finances and accessing capital funding for infrastructure projects. Jacqui Uys, Mayoral committee member for Finance, attributes this positive change […] todayApril 12, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Cabinet Directs Collaboration for Electoral Act Amendment on Public Servant Resignations Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice in revising Section 77 (4) (a) of the Electoral Act. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, announced this directive, emphasizing that the amendment aims to clarify the process of public servants resigning upon election or nomination to the National Assembly and regional councils. The proposed amendment seeks to establish clear legal […] todayApril 12, 2024 12
insert_link World South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol vows to reform state after election loss South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol is vowing to reform state affairs following his party’s crushing parliamentary election defeat on Wednesday. The ruling PPP’s loss to the opposition Democratic Party is seen as a major blow to Yoon’s administration. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 12, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Vice President Addresses Severe Drought Concerns, Pledges Mitigation Efforts Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah underscores the Namibian government's commitment to devising strategies to alleviate the impact of the ongoing drought. Speaking at a Swapo Party central committee meeting, she expressed deep concern over the lack of significant rainfall, highlighting the imminent threat to both people and livestock. With poor rainfall projections, Namibia anticipates a dire agricultural harvest, mirroring challenges faced by neighboring SADC countries like Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, which […] todayApril 12, 2024 8
