insert_link Business / Economics 01 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Telecom Namibia Launches Equiano Cable; Rand Strengthens; Fed Holds Rates; Samsung Sees Record Growth Telecom Namibia Activates Equiano Cable: Boosting ICT in the Region Telecom Namibia has officially activated its capacity on the Equiano subsea cable, marking a significant milestone for the country's ICT sector. The Equiano cable, commissioned by Google, establishes Namibia as a key player in regional information and communication technology. It connects Namibia to Europe via Portugal and links to other parts of Africa through Cape Town and Johannesburg, enhancing the […] todayAugust 1, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Education’s Minister Nghipondoka Receives Multi-Million Donation for Tsumeb Primary School The Education ministry has secured a N$3.4 million donation from MTC Namibia, which includes eight classrooms, a computer lab, and a storeroom for Tsumeb Primary School. This donation is part of the Rural Schools Project, in collaboration with the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, aimed at improving educational facilities in rural Namibia. Executive Director: Sanet Steenkamp. todayAugust 1, 2024 20
insert_link World Donald Trump mocks Kamala Harris’s ethnicity Another day of staggering headlines in the US election news cycle, with former President Donald Trump falsely claiming his rival Kamala Harris, quote, "turned Black." She is the first African American and first Indian American to serve as Vice-President. The White House denounced his comments as "repulsive" and "insulting." todayAugust 1, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Grade 12 Student Suspended from Pretoria High School for Girls Over Viral Video with Racial Undertones To South Africa, where Gauteng's Department of Education has confirmed the suspension of a grade 12 learner from Pretoria High School for Girls following the emergence of a video with suspected racial undertones that went viral. This follows the suspension of 12 other learners for alleged racial comments in a Whatsapp group, as well as the principal. The department’s Steve Mabona says they are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive […] todayAugust 1, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Mbumba Says Full Study Grants for All Students Unfeasible Due to Funding Limits President Nangolo Mbumba stated that providing study grants to all students through the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund is unfeasible due to insufficient funding. This response came during a discussion with the United Democratic Front leadership, where UDF's Mabasen Narib suggested converting NSFAF loans into grants to ease the financial burden on young professionals. Mbumba emphasized the importance of loan repayment by employed beneficiaries to support future students and noted […] todayAugust 1, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa South Africa and US Revive Trade Agreemen S.A's Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau says South Africa and the US have agreed to the revival of the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement. This will be in addition to the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which is due to expire next year. Tau says he is confident that South Africa does not stand the risk of being excluded from AGOA, which exempts certain African countries from […] todayJuly 31, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Rise in Human Trafficking Cases in Namibia Namibia has seen an increase in human trafficking cases since April 2023. Five cases are currently in court, with one conviction. Since August 2023, 26 trafficking victims, including 12 children, have been assisted by the Ministry of Gender Equality. Minister Doreen Sioka noted a troubling rise in domestic trafficking. Law enforcement and international organizations call for improved strategies and resources to tackle this growing issue. todayJuly 31, 2024 10
insert_link World Death toll from landslides rises in Southern India The death toll from the devastating landslides in Southern India has reportedly risen to 133. Dozens others have been injured - and it's yet unclear how many could still be trapped under the debris. Rescue efforts continue for a second day, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. todayJuly 31, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Appeal Hearing for American Nationals Convicted of Heckmair Murder Marcus Thomas and Kevan Townsend, convicted last year for the murder of Namibian André Heckmair, are appealing their sentences in the Windhoek High Court. The court, presided over by Judge Christie Liebenberg, will deliver its ruling on September 9. Thomas and Townsend were each sentenced to 30 and 29 years in prison, respectively, for the murder of Heckmair in January 2011. Heckmair was found dead in his vehicle with a […] todayJuly 31, 2024 20
