insert_link Africa Nigerian Police Say Foreign Mercenaries Involved in Planned Nationwide Protest Police authorities in Nigeria have raised alarm that foreign mercenaries are involved in a planned protest in the country next week. Tesem Akende reports. todayJuly 29, 2024 6
insert_link World Majority of US voters back Biden’s decision to exit presidential race Almost all US voters believe President Joe Biden made the right decision by dropping out of this year's presidential election, according to a new poll. A New York Times/Siena College survey found 87 percent of registered voters approved of him withdrawing from the race last Sunday. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayJuly 29, 2024 9
insert_link Uncategorized US says Hezbollah behind Golan Heights rocket attack The United States says Hezbollah is behind Saturday's rocket attack in the Golan Heights which killed at least 12 people, most of them children. It is feared this incident could be the tipping point for tensions between the Lebanese militant group and its neighbour Israel. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayJuly 29, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Nigeria is tightening security at its borders ahead of a planned protest Nigeria is tightening security at its borders ahead of a planned protest against hardship and bad governance by young people across the country. Tesem Akende reports. todayJuly 29, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Namibia Investment Promotion And Development Board Clarifies Mandate Amid Allegations In response to allegations from The Namibian Newspaper, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board clarified that its mandate is to facilitate investment by both foreign and local investors and to coordinate Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises. The board aims to position Namibia as a preferred investment destination. NIPDB's Titus Shivute. todayJuly 29, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia SADC’s Electoral Advisory Council to Conduct Pre-Election Goodwill Mission in Namibia The SADC Electoral Advisory Council will carry out a Pre-Election Assessment Goodwill Mission in Namibia from today to 06 August. This mission is in preparation for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections scheduled for November. Shoki Kandjimi: The Information Communication Technology ministry's spokesperson. todayJuly 29, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Namcor Suspends Terminal Manager at Walvis Bay Oil Storage Facility The National Petroleum Corporation has suspended Ellis Egumbo, the Terminal Manager at the National Oil Storage Facility in Walvis Bay, effective 25 July.Namcor spokesperson, Paulo Coelho explains what led to the suspension. todayJuly 29, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics Keetmanshoop Expo Raises N$238,000 in Pledges for 2024 Event The fundraising gala dinner for the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial, and Tourism Expo raised nearly N$238,000 in pledges. The 68th event, scheduled for 29 October to 01 November, will focus on "Tourism and Green Investment for Inclusive Economic Development." Patron Benedictus Diergaardt emphasized the expo's role in fostering partnerships and promoting sustainable tourism and green investments to drive economic growth and job creation in Namibia. todayJuly 29, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Eskom says its generation recovery plan continues to deliver efficiencies To South Africa, where Eskom says its generation recovery plan continues to deliver efficiencies, with an approximate reduction of over nine-billion-rand in open-cycle gas turbines diesel expenditure from 1 April to 25 July, compared to the same period last year. Eskom’s spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the power utility's strategic use of peaking stations, including pumped storage and gas turbines, remains key in managing electricity demand during peak times, particularly during […] todayJuly 29, 2024 4
