insert_link World Biden to address nation on Wednesday on dropping out of race U.S President Joseph Biden will speak to the country's citizens today from the Oval Office about his decision not to seek reelection, The prime time address will mark his first public appearance and speech since announcing on Sunday he was suspending his presidential campaign. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJuly 24, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s President says the Presidency has prioritised greater cooperation between government spheres South Africa's President , Cyril Ramaphosa says the Presidency has prioritised greater cooperation between government spheres to strengthen governance and respond to South Africans' needs. Addressing Parliament, Ramaphosa said the District Development Model, the Presidential Izimbizo programme and the deputy president's engagements address service delivery problems. He also mentioned that science, technology and innovation are essential for economies to thrive: todayJuly 24, 2024 17
insert_link Africa U.S. Invites Sudanese Army and RSF to Ceasefire Talks in Switzerland The United States has invited the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks starting on August 14 in Switzerland, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Tuesday as per Reuters. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo confirmed early on Wednesday that they will participate constructively in the talks to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire across the country and facilitate humanitarian access to those in need. todayJuly 24, 2024 9
insert_link World Harris secures enough pledged delegates to secure Democrats’ nomination as President It's been a record-breaking two days with US Vice President, Kamala Harris securing more than 100 million dollars, and now support from two top Democrats, the House minority leader and Senate majority leaders, to be their party's presidential nominee. Caroline Malone reports. todayJuly 24, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority to Break Ground on New Offices The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority is preparing to break ground on its new office building in the city. Joanette Eises: NAMFISAs Corporate Communications Practitioner. todayJuly 24, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics 24 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Brief: Key Updates on Pension Schemes, Currency Movements, and Commodities GIPF’s Pension-Backed Housing Loan Scheme Gathers Momentum The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is poised to enhance its financial offerings with an innovative pension-backed housing loan scheme. This initiative will be facilitated through GIPF’s subsidiary, Kuleni Financial Services, and housing loan fund manager, First Capital Treasury Solutions. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the scheme is currently under review by the Office of the Prime Minister, as reported by The […] todayJuly 24, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia hosts 2024 Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge The Bank of Namibia will host the 2024 Tertiary Institutions Debating Challenge, a key public education initiative designed to enhance critical thinking and debate on economic and central banking issues among Namibian youth. This year’s debate included a preliminary round for the first time. Sandra Garises, the Bank's principal communication officer. todayJuly 24, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Pledges to Build on Sixth Administration’s Progress In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to build on the progress made by the sixth administration. During the Presidency's budget vote, he highlighted contributions from the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, the State Owned Enterprises Council, and the Climate Commission. He also praised the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council and the Presidential Working Group on Disability for their roles in advancing social and economic change. todayJuly 24, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Ministry Bans Cattle Movement in Opuwo Urban Due to CBPP Outbreak The Agriculture, Water and Land Reform ministry has banned cattle movement in and out of Opuwo Urban Constituency after a contagious bovine pleuropneumonia outbreak in Okapundja village according to The Brief reports. Detected on 1 July, the outbreak affected a herd of 30 cattle, with eight testing positive and one dying. The Ministry, invoking the Animal Health Act, has also suspended cattle gatherings, initiated active disease surveillance, and set up […] todayJuly 24, 2024 11
