insert_link Business / Economics 12 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Pupkewitz Group Expands Beyond Namibia, Financial Indicators, and Global Market Highlights Pupkewitz Group's International Endeavors The Pupkewitz Group, a prominent Namibian conglomerate, has taken a significant step toward international expansion with the inauguration of its first retail store outside Namibia. The Megatech branch, located in Upington, South Africa, marks the Group's foray into new markets. Andrea Barry, Chair of the Megatech Board and a Director at Pupkewitz Holdings, emphasized the strategic advantage of Namibia's geographical positioning, allowing the Group to […] todayMarch 12, 2024 16
insert_link World Trump seeks adjournment in hush money trial Donald Trump is seeking to derail the first of his criminal trials just weeks before it's scheduled to get underway. Trump faces 34 counts connected to allegations that he paid hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election. But his legal team argues that he is protected under presidential immunity. todayMarch 12, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South African Council of Churches Declares National Day of Prayer on May 5 Ahead of General Elections The South African Council of Churches has declared a national day of prayer on May 5, leading up to the general elections. Acting general secretary Mzwandile Molo is calling for nationwide participation in prayer, emphasizing the need for unity to ensure a peaceful, fair, and intimidation-free election process in the face of heightened contestation. The event is specifically aimed at combating political violence, with the upcoming elections anticipated to be […] todayMarch 12, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Former Works and Transport Executive Director Warns Against Misusing Sam Nujoma’s Name in Swapo’s Succession Politics Peter Mwatile, the former executive director of works and transport, has cautioned against the inappropriate use of founding president Sam Nujoma's name in Swapo's succession politics. Mwatile emphasized that Nujoma cannot endorse decisions that violate the party's constitution. This comes in response to concerns over the years about individuals close to the president exploiting Nujoma's name for political advantage. At a recent Swapo central committee meeting, a speech endorsed Vice […] todayMarch 12, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Hai//om Traditional Authority Urges Inclusion of Indigenous Languages in Education, Expresses Concerns over Recognition Ndapandula Kamati, Vice Chairperson of Hai//om Traditional Authority, has called upon the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture to incorporate indigenous languages into the education system. Speaking at the International Mother Language Day celebration in Tsumeb on Saturday, held in the Oshikoto Region, Kamati emphasized the importance of teaching children in their native languages. She expressed the desire for cultural pride, urging the inclusion of indigenous languages in subjects like […] todayMarch 11, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Western Cape MEC of Mobility has expressed concern at the number of fatalities recorded on the province’s roads Western Cape MEC of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie has expressed concern at the number of fatalities recorded on the province’s road in the past few weeks. Over the weekend, 13 people died in a bus crash on the N1 at the Hexrivier Pass near De Doorns. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver of the bus lost control and collided with a truck before crashing into the rock wall of the pass. […] todayMarch 11, 2024 17
insert_link World Donald Trump’s team post bond to appeal defamation ruling against Jean Carroll Former U.S. presidential and likely Republican candidate again this year, Donald Trump, has posted nearly 92 million dollars as bond, to pause a defamation payment against a woman he was found liable of sexually abusing. It's one of many cases against him - and mounting legal payments reaching millions of dollars. Caroline Malone reports. todayMarch 11, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa The DA in South Africa says the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s asset management record has become a national liability The DA in South Africa says the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s asset management record has become a national liability. The department has launched an internal investigation into the mismanagement of the Telkom Towers complex, the headquarters of the South African Police Service, in Pretoria. This is after the building was declared uninhabitable. The department currently oversees 56-thousand-393 buildings. The DA’s, Sello Seitlholo, says the department’s mandate to manage […] todayMarch 11, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party Resolves to Retain Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Presidential Candidate Amidst Constitutional Turmoil In the aftermath of the passing of Swapo Party president Dr. Hage Geingob on February 4, 2024, the ruling party's central committee convened on Saturday, adopting resolutions to address the constitutional challenges ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. The CC decided that Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Swapo Party Vice President, will continue as the ruling party's presidential candidate for the forthcoming elections later this year. Additionally, the CC resolved that an extraordinary […] todayMarch 11, 2024 31
