insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Herbert Jauch Calls for Equitable Distribution of Namibia’s Natural Resources Herbert Jauch, a well-known Namibian labor researcher and social justice advocate, recently addressed the critical issue of natural resource management, emphasizing the need for all Namibians to benefit equitably from the country’s wealth. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elections, Jauch argued that while the principle of resource sharing is widely accepted, it remains largely theoretical unless concrete steps are taken to ensure that Namibia’s natural wealth genuinely benefits the […] todayOctober 15, 2024 11
insert_link World Former US House Speaker says Israeli prime minister has never believed in peace or a two-state solution Former US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has never believed in peace or a two-state solution. The landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice in July called for the immediate end of Israel’s illegal occupation and apartheid rule. The ruling reinforced a clear pathway to peace based on a sovereign state of Palestine in the context of the two-state solution. Pelosi says the US […] todayOctober 15, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Police have arrested almost 15 thousand suspects during Operation Shanela in the past week S.A's Police have arrested 14-thousand-715 suspects during Operation Shanela in the past week. This includes two-thousand-990 wanted suspects, including 84 for rape and 30 for murder. The operation also seized 127 firearms and recovered 83 stolen vehicles. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk highlighted the arrest of a drug mule in Ethiopia and a 25-million-rand cocaine bust at OR Tambo Airport: todayOctober 15, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s Belemaoil Resumes Operations at Oil Mining Lease 55 After Three-Year Shutdown Nigerian independent producer, Belemaoil Producing announced the resumption of operations at its Oil Mining Lease 55, which had been halted for three years due to facility damage caused by theft. CNBCAfrica indicates that the company acquired OML 55, situated approximately 40 km west of the Bonny oil export terminal in a swampy to shallow water area, from Chevron Corp in February 2015. Operations were suspended in 2021 due to rampant […] todayOctober 15, 2024 4
insert_link World UN continues to raise concerns about attacks on Peacekeepers in Lebanon The United Nations says it remains concerned about the attacks on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, with the Secretary General warning that any attacks on peacekeepers "may constitute a war crime". On Sunday, the UN reported another attack on a Peacekeeping base in Lebanon. The fourth time in as many days. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayOctober 15, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics 15 October 2024 Morning Biz News: Trustco Expands Stake, JPMorgan Enters Kenya, and Nvidia Stock Soars Amid AI Boom Trustco Group Expands Stake in Legal Shield Holdings Trustco Group Holdings is set to increase its ownership in Legal Shield Holdings to 91.35%, following a N$468 million deal expected to close by December 31. This acquisition will encompass key assets, including Trustco Insurance, Trustco Life, and a substantial real estate portfolio, with developments like Elisenheim Lifestyle Estate and Lafrenz Industrial Park being part of the deal. JPMorgan Chase Approved for […] todayOctober 15, 2024 15
insert_link World Trump and Harris take to key swing state, three weeks out from election There are three weeks to go until Americans head to the polls — and Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remain locked in a dead heat. The former US President, and current Vice-President, are hot on each other's heels, hosting duelling events in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where the election may be won or lost. On the ground for us is Benji Hyer: todayOctober 15, 2024 20
insert_link Africa World Bank Lowers Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast to 3% Amid Sudan Crisis The World Bank announced on Monday that it has reduced its economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa this year to 3%, down from 3.4%, largely due to the impact of Sudan's civil war on its economy. Reuters says, nevertheless, growth is anticipated to exceed last year's 2.4% rate, driven by increased private consumption and investment, according to the bank's latest regional economic outlook report, Africa's Pulse. Andrew Dabalen, the World […] todayOctober 15, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Legal Assistance Centre Weighs In On Seven Convicted in Caprivi Treason Case Sentenced After Decades in Custody Seven men convicted in Namibia’s longest-running Caprivi treason trial were sentenced to prison terms ranging from five to 16 years on Monday for their involvement in attempting to secede the Zambezi region. The trial, which spanned decades, involved 132 individuals charged with 278 offenses, including high treason and murder, related to the Caprivi conflict between 1992 and 2002. According to reports, the men had already spent over 20 years in […] todayOctober 15, 2024 16