insert_link Business / Economics BIPA Hosts Consultative Meetings to Amend Industrial Property Regulations The Business and Intellectual Property Authority is currently conducting stakeholder consultative meetings aimed at amending the Industrial Property Regulations. These amendments are anticipated to consolidate the fees associated with Industrial Property registration with BIPA.BIPA's Industrial Property Officer Undamuje Uanguta. todayOctober 3, 2024 33
insert_link Business / Economics Food and Allied Workers Union Accuses Kavango Supermarket of Labour Act Violations Jacob Penda, the general secretary of the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union, has accused the management of Kavango Supermarket and Bottlestore (Kavango OK Foods) of violating the Labour Act. Penda condemned the recent suspension of 103 workers, stating that the management intimidated employees who had participated in a legal strike earlier this year. The suspensions were reportedly linked to their involvement in an unprotected strike. todayOctober 3, 2024 14
insert_link World Doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry death case A California doctor has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute the drug ketamine in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry. The "Friends" star was found dead in his hot tub last year after a ketamine overdose. Ira Spitzer has more. todayOctober 3, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa DA in Tshwane is calling for an urgent investigation into suspected sabotage at the Pyramid substation The DA in Tshwane is calling for an urgent investigation into suspected sabotage at the Pyramid substation, where a fire caused serious damage this morning. During an oversight visit, they found broken locks, damaged doors, and vital control panel cables being vandalised. The DA’s Themba Fosi believes this may be financially motivated, as contractors could benefit from the repairs. He demands accountability and transparency in uncovering any possible collusion: todayOctober 3, 2024 17
insert_link World Israel is warning Iran there will be consequences after dozens of missiles were fired towards the country Israel is warning Iran there will be consequences after dozens of missiles were fired towards the country. Iranian state television says 200 missiles were fired at Israel, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it was in retaliation for the killings of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. The US and UK were involved in defending Israel from the missile attack. Former UK security minister Tom Tugendhat had a message for the […] todayOctober 2, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President says the government of national unity is fully committed to following through on the reform agenda S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government of national unity is fully committed to following through on the reform agenda and achieving more rapid and inclusive economic growth. He launched phase two of the government-business partnership in Johannesburg yesterday evening, where he also met with over 80 CEOs. Ramaphosa says through this partnership, they have worked to mobilise the skills, talent, expertise, and goodwill that exist in the country behind […] todayOctober 2, 2024 27
insert_link World US Vice Presidential debate shows stark contrasts Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz have offered starkly different views on major election issues in a largely policy-focused 90-minute vice presidential debate. Immigration, the economy and abortion rights were discussed several times. Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, leading Walz to accuse him of engaging in "revisionist history", and warning it could happen again. todayOctober 2, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the Lusikisiki mass murders ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the Lusikisiki mass murders, where 18 people were killed during a cleansing ceremony. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mashaba criticised rising murder rates in the country. He also called for the national police commissioner Fannie Masemola to be replaced with KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to tackle the crisis: todayOctober 2, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Training for Health Lecturers on Maternal Mental Health in Windhoek Local and international health lecturers are undergoing training in Windhoek focused on Maternal Mental Health Education and Care in Sub-Saharan Africa. One Africa reports that participants include educators from universities in Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Finland. The training addresses the pressing need for an additional 239,000 healthcare professionals to effectively manage mental health disorders in the region. todayOctober 2, 2024 9