insert_link World Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine as he meets Zelensky US President, Joseph Biden has announced $8 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's invasion. It comes as the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington meeting Biden and democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. From Washington. Kate fisher reports. todaySeptember 27, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia BIG Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua Criticizes PDM for Lack of Support on Universal Basic Income Grant In an interview, Rinaani Musutua expressed doubts about the Popular Democratic Movement contributing to solving Namibia's current hunger crisis. The Basic Income Grant Coalition representative criticized the party's lack of support for the Universal Basic Income Grant, calling it a scientifically validated solution to the country’s issues. She further elaborated on the topic: todaySeptember 27, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia NAMFISA Reports Decrease in Unclaimed Pension Funds as Benefits Continue to Rise The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority reported a decrease in unclaimed pension fund benefits to N$218.7 million by the end of 2023, down from N$229.1 million the previous year. This improvement is attributed to better tracing and payment of beneficiaries. Total benefits paid increased by 6.6% to N$12.3 billion, with retirement benefits continuing to grow faster than contributions. Contributions rose by only 0.9% to N$10.0 billion, which fell below the […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the ANC in Gauteng has hailed the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink In S.A, the ANC in Gauteng has hailed the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink as the beginning of a rebuilding process for the city after years of instability under DA-led governance. The party accused Brink of mismanagement, poor service delivery, and financial mismanagement. Briefing the media after the council meeting, ANC provincial secretary, Thembinkosi Nciza claims Brink’s ousting will help restore stability and prioritise the needs of marginalised communities […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Cameroonian Separatist Leader Arrested in Norway Amid Ongoing Conflict Lucas Ayaba Cho, a prominent Cameroonian separatist leader, has been arrested in Norway for his alleged involvement in the armed conflict in Cameroon. According to BBC AFrica, his arrest, based on charges linked to his social media expressions, comes as the Anglophone movement seeks independence from the predominantly French-speaking country. Since fighting began in 2016, the conflict has claimed over 6,000 lives and displaced nearly a million people. todaySeptember 27, 2024 11
insert_link World Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Blames Global Community for Gaza and West Bank Crisis Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has accused the entire world of being responsible for what is happening to the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York. At the UN Headquarters for us is Jody Jacobs. todaySeptember 27, 2024 21
insert_link Africa Sudanese Army Launches Major Offensive Against RSF Amid Ongoing Civil War The Sudanese army has initiated a significant offensive against the Rapid Support Forces in the capital, Khartoum, as it attempts to reclaim lost territory since the conflict began in April 2023. BBC Africa has it that government forces conducted dawn strikes on RSF bases in Khartoum and Bahri. The ongoing civil war has led to approximately 150,000 deaths and displaced over 10 million people, contributing to what the UN describes […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Small Livestock Sector Sees 44.9% Drop in Exports for Q2 2024 The small livestock subsector experienced a sharp 44.9% drop in the number of animals marketed to export-approved abattoirs and butchers during Q2 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. This decline in exports led to a slight contraction in the sector, contrasting with the growth recorded in the same period of 2023. Ipumbu Sakaria from the agency. todaySeptember 27, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Lüderitz Career Fair Highlights Job Opportunities in Emerging Industries The Lüderitz Town Council, under the leadership of Mayor Phillippus Balhao, hosted a career fair aimed at informing local youth about various job opportunities emerging from the town's evolving industries. While many young people showed interest in the oil and gas sector, the event also emphasized other career options in related fields. todaySeptember 27, 2024 27