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FUTURE MEDIA NEWS

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Business / Economics

Weekly Economics Wrap: 10-17 October: Key Developments in Air Travel, Banking, and Global Markets

Air Connect Namibia Delays Launch of Flights Air Connect Namibia has announced a delay in the planned launch of Air Botswana's connecting flights between Gaborone and Windhoek, initially scheduled for October 1. The flights, connecting Maun, Gaborone, Kasane, and Windhoek, are postponed, with details on a new launch date yet to be provided. This delay marks a setback for travel connectivity between Namibia and Botswana. Bank of Namibia Lowers Interest […]

today17 October, 2024

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South Africa

S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security

12 S.A Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says food security is a matter of national security, and the government of national unity is committed to addressing this head-on. A recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council revealed that 63.5-percent of South African households face food insecurity. Steenhuisen says he will ensure that the 2024 to 2029 National Food and Nutrition Security Plan, which is currently under review, gets […]

today17 October, 2024

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Health / Medical

New HIV-AIDS Preventative Injection Shows Promising Results in African Trials

The Health ministry is optimistic about a new HIV-AIDS preventative injection, lenacapavir, currently undergoing trials in several African countries. In its second phase, the injection has shown promising results for both individuals living with HIV-AIDS and those uninfected. According to Linda-Gail Bekker, a professor at the University of Cape Town, trials in South Africa and Uganda indicate that a twice-yearly lenacapavir injection provides complete protection against HIV for young women. […]

today17 October, 2024

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World

India calls Trudeau solely responsible for worsening ties

India has criticised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - blaming him solely for worsening Delhi-Ottawa ties. This comes after Trudeau doubled down on his claims of Indian involvement in murder of a Canadian Sikh Separatist leader while testifying in front of a committee investigating foreign interference in Canada. Ishan Garg tells us more about India's response from New Delhi.  

today17 October, 2024

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Namibia

Namibia Airports Company to Invest N$9.5 Million in Solar Power for Key Airports

  The Namibia Airports Company is set to invest N$9.5 million in solar power at the country's major airports. The initiative involves the installation of solar photovoltaic plants at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Eros Airport, and Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport. Alongside the solar project, NAC will also develop Master Plans for all eight of Namibia's airports in the upcoming financial year, aiming to enhance long-term growth and operational efficiency.

today17 October, 2024

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Business / Economics

Airbus to cut 2,500 jobs

  Airbus will cut up to 2,500 jobs in its defence and space division, the airspace giant announced on Wednesday. The company blamed the move on a "complex business environment", citing rising costs and "rapid changes in warfare." Here's Sally Patterson with more.  

today17 October, 2024

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South Africa

South Africa’s Transport Department Voices Concern Over Road Accident Fund Legal Dispute

South Africa's Transport Department has expressed concern at the ongoing legal battle between the Road Accident Fund and the Office of the Auditor General over accounting reporting methodology. The three-year-long legal battle has cost the fund more than ten-million-rand so far. Deputy minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, told Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts that the fund cannot be selective in what it accepts from the Auditor General, which also […]

today17 October, 2024

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World

Biden calls Zelensky On more US aid for Ukraine

  U.S president Joseph Biden has announced a $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine. In a call with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President vowed to push for further aid for the country in its fight against Russia. Benji Hyer reports.  

today17 October, 2024

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Namibia

Anti-Corruption Commission holds crucial meeting on Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan

  Anti-Corruption Commission held a crucial meeting to review the implementation of Namibia’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan. Chief Public Relations Officer Josephine Nghituwamata says the event also marked the launch of the NACCP annual report for the 2023-2024 financial year, highlighting the collective efforts of various institutions in combating corruption in the country.    

today17 October, 2024