insert_link Africa Three Protesters Killed in Nigeria Amid Nationwide Demonstrations At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, according to Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses. Demonstrators rallied across the nation against the rising cost of living and governance issues. Kaduna state police spokesperson Mansur Hassan stated that the police used tear gas, not live ammunition. In the capital city, Abuja, police also fired tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters. todayAugust 2, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Solidarity Urges Media24 to Protect Journalists Amid Retrenchment Talks South Africa's Trade union Solidarity urges Media24 to continue talks to protect journalists amid the retention of 66 editorial positions. Following public and media pressure, Media24 will continue to run Beeld and Volksblad digitally. Solidarity's, Johan Roos says the union will continue negotiating the retrenchment process and demands transparency and fairness for affected members. He calls for continued discussions to ensure legal compliance and achieve the best outcomes for their […] todayAugust 2, 2024 22
insert_link World WHO manages to evacuate about 85 sick patients from Gaza The World Health Organization says it has managed to evacuate 85 sick and severely injured patients from Gaza to Abu Dhabi. This was the largest evacuation of patients from Gaza since the war broke out in October. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayAugust 2, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics 2 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Lifts Vehicle Acquisition Ban, Tiger Brands Expands in South Africa, Currency Fluctuations Impact Global Markets Government Lifts Ban on Vehicle Acquisitions Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi announced that the Namibian government has lifted the five-year ban on acquiring new vehicles for ministers and government employees. This moratorium, initially imposed by the late President Hage Geingob in 2020, follows a previous halt in 2015 by former Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein as part of austerity measures. The move marks a significant policy shift and could lead to increased […] todayAugust 2, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics FNB Namibia Anticipates Inflation Drop to 4.4% FNB Namibia forecasts a decrease in headline inflation from 4.6% in June this year to 4.4% last month. This decline is mainly due to reduced transport inflation, linked to eased costs in personal transport and vehicle purchases. The drop is supported by recent global oil price stabilization and the Mines and Energy ministry's July fuel price cuts. Helena Mboti, an Economist at FNB Namibia. todayAugust 2, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Competition Commission Says Settlement Reached Over Unapproved Merger The Competition Commission has reached a settlement with Fan Qingmei, Wang Zhongke, Hong Xiang Holdings, and Whale Rock Cement. The agreement follows an investigation revealing that these parties violated regulations by implementing a merger without the Commission's prior approval. Zhongke acquired shares in Hong Xiang Holdings from Qingmei, which holds a 70% stake in Whale Rock Cement and controls the company.The commission's, Dina //Gowases. t todayAugust 2, 2024 30
insert_link World Russia, West hold largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War In the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, the US, Germany, Slovenia, and Russia agreed to swap 26 individuals in Ankara, Turkey. Moscow received 10 Russians accused of espionage and other crimes in the West, including two children of a convicted Russian couple in Slovenia. In return, Russia released 13 individuals with German, US, and Russian citizenship. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. todayAugust 2, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Voter Registration in Kunene Region Exceeds Expectations Despite Challenges Voter registration in the Kunene Region has proceeded smoothly, overcoming challenges such as displaced farmers seeking grazing for cattle in drought-affected areas, according to ECN's Kunene regional electoral officer, Mike Nganjone. As the registration deadline approached, a rush of people registered for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections in November. Over the past two months, the region has achieved over 92% registration of eligible voters, with some constituencies exceeding […] todayAugust 2, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Mbalula Dismisses Claims of ANC-DA Coalition in Government of National Unity In S.A, ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula has dismissed DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille's claims that the government of national unity is a coalition between the DA and the ANC. He briefed the media as the party convenes its three-day national executive committee meeting in Ekurhuleni. Mbalula says the ANC remains central to the government of national unity and no government decisions can occur without its involvement: todayAugust 2, 2024 17
