Namibia Windhoek Municipality Extends Debt Relief Deadline for Pensioners; Shaun Gariseb of Katutura Central Residents Committee Weighs In The Windhoek municipality has declared an extension of the debt relief deadline for pensioners, now rescheduled for May 31, 2024, from the earlier mentioned date of April 15. Shaun Gariseb, representing the Katutura Central Residents Committee, has provided insights on this announcement. todayApril 9, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Equitable Economic Empowerment Bill Nears Completion Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila announces that the Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework Bill is in its final stages, emphasizing its objective to guarantee just allocation, ownership, and administration of Namibia's scarce resources. ENG Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila NEEEF todayApril 9, 2024 44
insert_link South Africa SA High Court to Deliver Electronic Ruling on Jacob Zuma’s Election Eligibility Today, the High Court in Johannesburg will electronically issue a ruling regarding former president Jacob Zuma's eligibility to run in the elections as the uMkhonto we Sizwe party candidate. The party is contesting the Electoral Commission's decision disqualifying Zuma based on his criminal record. Zuma contends that his presidency termination was premature and asserts having unfinished matters. Judge Lebogang Modiba indicates that the court might delay providing reasons to adhere […] todayApril 9, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 09 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Highlights: Growth, Strength, Collaboration, and Market Insights The Namibia Depository Guarantee Authority reported a growth in its investment value to N$16.2 million by the end of the 2022 financial year, attributed to received premiums and interest earnings. Florette Nakusera, NDGA's head, affirmed the security of the fund's assets, which were invested in line with approved policies and guidelines. South Africa's rand saw a boost following central bank data indicating a rise in foreign reserves last month. By […] todayApril 9, 2024 8
insert_link World Total solar eclipse wows Americans In past moments, North America has experienced a once-in-a-lifetime event: a full solar eclipse — a rarity over a continuous stretch of land. It was the first time in hundreds of years that the phenomenon passed over huge swathes of the continent. Our US correspondent Benji Hyer was watching the historic astronomical occurrence. todayApril 9, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Namibia Economic Freedom FightersDeputy President Upholds Man’s Actions in Assaulting Swapo Member Longinus Iipumbu, deputy president of Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters and a member of parliament, has come to the defense of Moses Ndjene, who slapped a Swapo member during a party event in Mix Settlement, Windhoek. Iipumbu contends that Ndjene acted appropriately, defending himself and others frustrated by the perceived lack of progress in development programs. He accuses Swapo of deceiving the nation for 34 years. NEFF reportedly awarded Ndjene N$1,000 […] todayApril 9, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Heavy Rainfall Aids in Containment of Fires Across South Africa’s Cape Winelands District The Cape Winelands District Municipality in South Africa reports that the substantial overnight rainfall has played a crucial role in controlling numerous fires throughout the district. Fires at the Drakenstein Correctional Services and Paarl Mountain have been brought under control. According to the municipality's spokesperson, Anesca Roodt, the Blauwklippen fire remains contained, with ongoing monitoring by the Stellenbosch Municipality to ensure the area's safety. todayApril 8, 2024 23
insert_link World Indian opposition leaders hold hunger strike An opposition party in India is holding another day-long hunger strike, to protest the arrest of a prominent leader from their ranks. Its supporters also held demonstrations in cities around the world over the weekend. Arvind Kejriwal, the sitting chief minister of Delhi, was arrested last month by India's financial watchdog. Critics say his arrest is aimed at weakening the opposition's fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this month's […] todayApril 8, 2024 16
insert_link World US, UK And Australia ‘set for talks on expanding Aukus security pact’……… The US, UK and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members to Aukus, according to a report by the Financial Times. Washington is reportedly pushing for Japan to be involved in the security pact aimed as a deterrent against China. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 8, 2024 22
