insert_link South Africa S.A’s Presidency satisfied that the seventh administration under the government of national unity S.A's Presidency says president Cyril Ramaphosa is satisfied that the seventh administration under the government of national unity has started on the right footing. Ministers appointed from seven of the ten political parties that make up the government serve in the Cabinet. Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says Ramaphosa is pleased that the ministers are working well together to serve South Africans: todayAugust 8, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Alweendo Calls for Collaboration and Innovation at 11th Mining Expo & Conference At the 11th Mining Expo & Conference in Windhoek, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo urged for collaborative efforts to address challenges and leverage opportunities in Namibia's mining sector. He highlighted the government's commitment to a sustainable industry and noted that, out of 162 mining licenses, only 68 are currently active. Alweendo emphasized the growing global interest in critical minerals and called for international partnerships to strengthen Namibia's role […] todayAugust 8, 2024 12
insert_link World Bangladesh’s interim governemnt to be sworn-in Muhamman Yunus, the Nobel winner, will take oath as the head of Bangladesh's interim government today. This comes merely days after Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country. Yunus, widely regarded as Hasina's rival, has appealed for calm as sporadic instances of violence continue to be reported from across Bangladesh. Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more. todayAugust 8, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Psychological Counsellor Talks Church And Rape Namibia is grappling with a disturbing rise in reported rape cases, severely affecting vulnerable groups, especially children. These brutal crimes leave lasting trauma for victims and their families. Statistics show that between 2019 and July 2022, approximately 4,000 women were raped. Notably, January and August 2021 alone saw nearly 700 cases, predominantly impacting women and girls. The alarming frequency of these incidents has sparked numerous protests across the country in […] todayAugust 8, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics 1-8 August Weekly Economic Wrap: Mining Growth in Namibia, South African Refinery Deal, and Global Currency Fluctuations Namibian Highlights: Mining Sector Growth: Research by Simonis Storm reveals an 18.2% increase in the real value added by Namibia's mining and quarrying sector for Q1 2024. This growth has elevated its contribution to Namibia's GDP from 0.6% in 2015 to 1.4% today, attributed to continued investments in oil and gas activities. Nedbank's Avo SuperShop Expansion: Since its launch in late 2023, Nedbank's Avo SuperShop has attracted over 1,800 users […] todayAugust 8, 2024 34
insert_link World Man sentenced to prison for attack on Danish Prime Minister A man has been sentenced to prison time after attacking Denmark's Prime Minister last June. Police believe the attack was not politically motivated. Alex Cadier reports from Brussels. todayAugust 8, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Seven Polish Nationals Arrested in Nigeria for Raising Russian Flags During Protests Reuters says Nigeria arrested seven Polish nationals for raising Russian flags during anti-government protests in Kano, according to state security service spokesperson Peter Afunanya. Since August 1, hundreds of thousands of Nigerians have protested against President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, which include cutting petrol and electricity subsidies, devaluing the currency, and facing the highest inflation in three decades. todayAugust 8, 2024 10
insert_link Africa U.S. Pledges $414 Million in Humanitarian Aid for DRC The U.S. announced it would provide nearly $414 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo and according to Reuters, over 25 million people are in need of aid. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture, Jeffrey Prescott, stated that a significant portion of this funding will support UN agencies and aid groups offering urgent food assistance, healthcare, nutrition, shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene. todayAugust 8, 2024 3
insert_link Uncategorized Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail with her new running mate, Tim Walz US Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail with her new running mate Tim Walz, in a multi-day, multi-battleground blitz. It comes as new polling analysis shows Harris is receiving a boost in support from black voters across the country. Mitch McCann reports: todayAugust 8, 2024 9
