insert_link Namibia Cabinet Approves Key Initiatives in Drought Relief, Water Management, and Economic Stability In a recent cabinet meeting, several key decisions were made to tackle pressing issues in Namibia. The Cabinet approved actions for drought relief, including a budget allocation and the enrollment of over 64,000 households. It emphasized the need to allocate 5% of the national budget for water management to meet Sustainable Development Goal 6. The Total Allowable Catch for rock lobster was set for the upcoming fishing season, and […] todayOctober 18, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Namibia Seeks Anti-Corruption Insights from Nigeria Anti-Corruption Commission Director General Paulus Noa has suggested a training partnership with Nigeria to enhance anti-corruption efforts. The proposal, initiated by Namibia's High Commissioner to Nigeria, aims to facilitate knowledge sharing on asset recovery and legal assistance. Noa emphasized the importance of collaboration in fighting transnational corruption, despite Nigeria's lower ranking in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index. todayOctober 18, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Announces Conclusion of Phala Phala Farm Fund Investigations South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says investigations into the funds uncovered at the Phala Phala farm in Limpopo have concluded, with independent bodies finding no wrongdoing on his part. In his reply to the National Assembly’s oral questions, he highlighted that the National Assembly decided not to pursue the independent panel's report for further inquiry. Ramaphosa expressed his full cooperation during the investigations and is confident in the upcoming […] todayOctober 18, 2024 14
insert_link Health / Medical In the U.S, Fight to limit abortion pill access back in play after new lawsuit filed A new battle is brewing in the fight over access to abortion pills in the U.S. Idaho, Kansas and Missouri have filed a request seeking to restrict access to the drug, after the Supreme Court tossed out a similar case earlier this year. It comes just ahead of the presidential election, where reproductive rights is a top issue for U.S voters. Here with additional details: Toni Waterman. todayOctober 18, 2024 15
insert_link Africa UN Envoy Suggests Dividing Western Sahara to Resolve Longstanding Conflict The U.N. envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, has proposed the potential division of the territory between Morocco and the Polisario Front as a solution to the nearly 50-year-old conflict, says Reuters. The dispute, dating back to 1975, involves Morocco's claim over Western Sahara and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front's push for an independent state. todayOctober 18, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa S.A Police Pursue Additional Suspects in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting Case The S.A Police ministry has confirmed that police are actively pursuing additional suspects connected to the mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape where 18 people were murdered. Four suspects have been arrested so far. One suspect is still on the run, and the weapons used in the mass shooting have not been found. Briefing the media, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola emphasised the need to address rising violence […] todayOctober 18, 2024 8
insert_link World Ukraine seeks EU and NATO support for Victory plan Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented his victory plan to European leaders and NATO allies in Brussels. Zelenskyy announced his plan to Ukrainian lawmakers on Wednesday which includes an unconditional invite to join the military alliance. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital. todayOctober 18, 2024 12
insert_link Local Successful Conclusion Of The Procurement Process Of Ballot Papers For The 2024 Presidential And National Assembly Elections. 1. The Commission is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the procurement process of Ballot Papers for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections which was conducted in terms of section 33(3)(b) of the Public Procurement Act. 2. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, Ren-Form CC, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa emerged as the most responsive bidder in terms of the set bidding specifications and has been awarded the contract […] todayOctober 18, 2024 7
insert_link Local Cabinet Decisions Issued At The 18th (2024) Decision Making Meeting. 1. DATE ON THE NATIONAL DROUGHT PLATFORM HELD FROM 25 TO 26 SEPTEMBER 2024, WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA (Submitted by the Prime Minister) 1.1 Cabinet supported the recommended actions emanating from the National Drought Platform on issues of governance, beneficiaries, transport and logistics, funding, warehousing, urban hunger, water provision, and malnutrition for implementation; 1.2 Cabinet further supported the additional budget allocation of N$16,800,000.00 from the National Emergency Disaster Fund for the […] todayOctober 18, 2024 8