insert_link South Africa South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, Affirms Commitment to Peace at UN Human Rights Council Addressing the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Minister Naledi Pandor stated that South Africa remains unwavering in advocating for international peace and security. Emphasizing the importance of inclusive dialogue and peaceful political settlements, she expressed deep concern over the lack of respect for life and livelihood observed in Gaza since the seventh of October attack. today27 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa Rise Mzansi Marches to South Africa’s Union Buildings, Advocates for Unemployed Healthcare Workers South Africa's Rise Mzansi, joined by hundreds of unemployed healthcare workers, took to the streets in a march to the Union Buildings, submitting a memorandum that underscores the challenges healthcare professionals face in securing employment. The Department of Health's recent announcement of a 3.7-billion-rand budget allocation for additional staff recruitment served as a backdrop to the demonstration. Rise Mzansi Gauteng convenor, Tebogo Moalusi, strongly asserted that it is deemed unacceptable […] today27 February, 2024
insert_link World US Supreme Court hears social media law cases The US Supreme Court is hearing two cases that could drastically alter laws governing social media companies and what Americans see on their platforms. It comes after Texas and Florida enacted laws to prevent firms removing content from sites. The Court is expected to issue its opinion in June. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today27 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 27 February 2024 Morning Biz News: Summary of Financial News: Namibia's Tax Policies and Concerns: Analysts and industry experts are closely scrutinizing Namibia's tax policies, expressing concerns about the efficiency of revenue collection processes, specifically in tax refund processing. Cameron Kotze, the risk and compliance manager at Namib Mills, is urging the government to consider introducing capital gains tax incentives as part of broader reforms to streamline the system and stimulate economic growth. South Africa's Rand Depreciation: South Africa's rand […] today27 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Swakopmund Psychological Counselor Reflects on Emotional Impact of Late President’s Burial In the aftermath of the burial ceremony for the late President Hage G. Geingob over the past weekend, a pervasive sense of sadness and somberness enveloped the city. Shedding light on the psychological impact of this national farewell, Marcella Katjijova, a Psychological Counselor based in the coastal town of Swakopmund, shares her insights and observations from the event. today27 February, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya Reflects on Namibian Politics and Accountability In a recent interview with political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, the focus was on the state of Namibian politics, particularly in the aftermath of President Hage Geingob's passing. The discussion delves into issues of leadership, poverty, citizen accountability, and the role of political parties in addressing the nation's most pressing needs. Concerns About Political Leadership: The conversation begins with gratitude for Dr. Kamwanya's time and a recognition of the […] today27 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Kenya and Namibia Placed on FATF Grey List for Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing; Local Researcher Sheehama Offers Insights The international crime watchdog, Financial Action Task Force, included Kenya and Namibia in its 'grey list' on Friday, subjecting these countries to heightened monitoring due to insufficient measures in preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. Local Independent Business and Economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama provides his perspective on the matter. today27 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Navigating Namibia’s Gray Listing: Insights from Independent Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama In a recent conversation with independent business and economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama, the focus turned to Namibia's gray listing by the Financial Action Task Force on the 23rd of February. Despite the challenges posed by this development, Sheehama emphasizes that being on the gray list is not a death sentence for Namibia's economy. In this article, we delve into Sheehama's insights on the impact of the gray listing […] today27 February, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Healing a Nation: Insights from Swakopmund-Based Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova on National Sympathy In a recent interview with Marcella Katjijova, a psychological counselor based in Swakopmund, Namibia, the discussion centered around the national grief following the passing of president Hage G. Geingob. As Namibia navigates a collective mourning process, Katjijova shares her expert perspective on how individuals and the nation as a whole can cope with such a profound loss. A Unique Perspective: The interview begins with an informal and warm exchange, […] today27 February, 2024
