insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News- Headline: “Namibia’s Trade Dynamics, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria Supports Shell, and Oil Prices Fluctuate in Global Markets” 1. Namibia's Trade Balance Shows Improvement in November 2023 Namibia's trade balance exhibited a deficit of N$4 billion in November 2023, reflecting an improvement compared to the N$4.5 billion deficit recorded in October 2023. The trade landscape underscores China as the largest market for exports, while South Africa maintains its position as Namibia's primary supplier. This update offers insights into the country's evolving economic relationships and trade dynamics. 2. South […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 3
insert_link World ‘Critical failures’ led to Uvalde school shooting in Texas A US government report released Thursday details the "critical failures" in the delayed police response to a school shooting in the state of Texas. The Justice Department's investigation found children's lives could have been saved if law enforcement officers had acted sooner. In May 2022, a gunman opened fire at a primary school, killing 19 students and two teachers. Sally Patterson has more. todayJanuary 19, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa DA Member of Parliament Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned DA Member of Parliament Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned, citing disagreement over the party’s position on the Gaza conflict. The party accepts the resignation effective immediately but rejects Cachalia’s justifications, emphasising its commitment to peace and a two-state solution. They criticise him for disrespecting party processes and violating caucus decisions. The DA’s Solly Malatsi dismissed attacks on coalition partners, civil society, and internal systems, rebuffing attempts to scapegoat DA leader John […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Omuthiya Mayor Urges Activation of Dormant Plots Amid Growing Concerns Omuthiya Mayor, Johannes Ndeutepo, is calling on individuals to initiate development on plots in Omuthiya that have remained inactive for an extended period. Addressing the issue of 316 allocated plots lying idle, Ndeutepo expressed his concerns. He highlighted the escalating number of inactive properties in the town, pointing out that some owners exhibit prolonged silence and show no intent to develop their plots. The mayor further revealed that lease agreements […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 2
insert_link World US Congress gridlocked on shutdown and funding package Lawmakers in the United States are racing against the clock to avert a partial government shutdown, with just a day left until funding runs dry. Both chambers of Congress — the House of Representatives and the Senate — must pass a short-term extension by the end of Friday, but recent history shows that consensus can be hard to come by on Capitol Hill. From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. todayJanuary 19, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Al Jama-ah in South Africa Claims Victory as U.S. and Israel Backtrack on Accusations Against Hamas Al Jama-ah in South Africa has claimed victory for South Africa as the United States and Israel backtracked on certain accusations against Hamas. The party says it notes growing international support for South Africa’s move to take Israel to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for alleged genocide of Palestinians. Party leader Ganief Hendricks urges the continuation of the solidarity campaign in support of Palestine. He says in […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Oruuua Empowers Youth Through Spelling Competition To Boosts Confidence and Cognitive Skills In a proactive move to empower the youth, a committed group from Oruuua in Ovitoto organized a spelling competition for local pupils. The primary objectives were to cultivate confidence, enhance vocabulary, and elevate cognitive skills among the participants. The initiative is rooted in the firm belief that young individuals should be equipped with the necessary skills for effective communication in the real world. Steven Yarukekuree Ndorokaze from the Oruuua group […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Namibian expert weighs in on the country’s education system The African Transformation Movement in SA has raised serious concerns about the alarming increase in unemployment rates in South Africa. The party attributes this worrisome trend to an education system that falls short in equipping individuals with skills aligned to the country’s economic strengths, specifically in sectors like agriculture and mining. Dr. Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia's provides insights into the Namibian perspective on this issue. todayJanuary 19, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Raises Concerns Over Slow Pace of School Construction and Budget Allocation Lifalaza Simataa of the Landless People's Movement has expressed concern over the Education Ministry's sluggish pace in constructing schools to align with the country's growth. In an interview with our news team, Simata highlighted that only one new school was built between 2021 and 2022. todayJanuary 19, 2024 4
