insert_link World 3 Police officers convicted in beating death of Tyre Nichols Three former Memphis police officers have been convicted in the beating death of Tyre Nichols - an unarmed black man. Two others have pleaded guilty to the same charges. All the former officers are black. Nichols was pulled over for what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop in 2023, but it turned into one of the most brutal police beatings ever captured on video. Toni Waterman reports for […] todayOctober 4, 2024 6
insert_link World Japan airport reopens after US made bomb explodes Japan’s Miyazaki airport is reopening after a dud American bomb exploded on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo. todayOctober 3, 2024 34
insert_link Business / Economics Household Credit Trends: Mixed Signals in August Household credit data for August 2024 reveals a mixed trend, with total debt rising by N$125.94 million month-on-month and N$1.3 billion year-on-year, according to official figures. Despite this increase, says The Brief, a report from Simonis Storm Securities indicates that overall credit growth remains subdued. Notably, mortgage loans have declined by 1.1% year-on-year, reversing the 3.1% year-on-year growth seen in August 2023. This decline is largely attributed to the lingering […] todayOctober 3, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa DA in Tshwane says it is prepared to go to court to defend the metro’s administration against attacks To S.A, where the DA in Tshwane says it is prepared to go to court to defend the metro’s administration against attacks. This comes after the ANC and the EFF criticised City manager Johann Mettler for reprimanding staff for the way they treated former mayor Cilliers Brink when he left the building after his removal last Thursday. The DA’s, Kwena Moloto, claims the ANC/EFF coalition will replace independent senior managers […] todayOctober 3, 2024 31
insert_link Business / Economics Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa Appoints Interim Executive Director The Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa has appointed Francois Robinson, Manager for Regulatory Affairs at the Electricity Control Board of Namibia, as its interim Executive Director. According to The Brief, this decision follows the resignation of Elijah Sichone on August 15. RERA’s Executive Committee approved Robinson's appointment during a meeting on September 9, and it will remain in effect for six months or until a permanent Executive Director […] todayOctober 3, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Omaruru’s Town Council Chief Executive says the town is making progress with regards to road infrastructure Omaruru's Town Council Chief Executive says the town is making progress with regards to road infrastructure. In a recent interview, Valentinus Sindongo provided this update. todayOctober 3, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics 26 September-3 October 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap This week’s economic highlights reflect a mixture of local and international developments impacting investment, currency stability, and market performance across various sectors. Namibia's Investment Reluctance A significant portion of Namibians are hesitant to invest, with the 2023 Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor revealing that 37% of the population is unwilling to accept any investment risks. This trend is particularly pronounced among younger consumers, indicating a broader reluctance to engage […] todayOctober 3, 2024 11
insert_link World Iranian ambassador to the United Nations says his country’s missile strike was a necessity Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, says his country’s missile strike was a necessity and a proportionate response to Israel's continuous aggressive terrorist acts of the past two months. Iran launched high-speed missile barrages at Israel on Tuesday night, Tehran’s largest-ever attack on its regional foe. Iravani told the UN Security Council that the only way to prevent further escalation is for Israel to immediately cease […] todayOctober 3, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Safland to Develop Five New Retail Centers, Including Goreangab Mall Safland Property Group plans to develop five new retail shopping centers across Namibia, with construction on three set to begin next year. The Brief reports that the N$260 million Goreangab Mall in Windhoek, in partnership with Oryx Properties Limited, is one of the key projects, expected to open in May 2026. Bulk earthworks started on 2 September, with phase one scheduled for completion by November 2024. The 14,500-square-meter mall, anchored […] todayOctober 3, 2024 14