insert_link World RFK Jr expected to drop White House bid & endorse Trump Long shot US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior is expected to drop his White House bid later this week.There is speculation the independent candidate will throw his support behind former president Donald Trump as he prepares to square off against Kamala Harris in November. Here's Nick Harper reporting for us from Washington. todayAugust 22, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South Africa and Canada Pledge Stronger Ties, Focus on Health Cooperation and G7/G20 Coordination S.A's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, and Canada’s Foreign Affairs minister, Mélanie Joly, have stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries. Joly recently visited South Africa where the ministers discussed health cooperation, particularly focusing on global governance and continental agenda issues. Lamola says a key topic of discussion was a Canadian proposal for G7 and G20 coordination during the respective presidencies of the two […] todayAugust 22, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Ally Angula Criticizes Unequal Resource Distribution in Namibia, Calls for Poverty Eradication at BIG Coalition Event Independent Presidential candidate, Ally Angula says Namibia's resources are not shared equally amongst citizenry to ensure poverty is eradicated. She was speaking at the Basic Income Grant Coalition event that hosted political party leaders and representatives in Windhoek. todayAugust 22, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics Fed minutes suggest rate cut on the cards The Federal Reserve looks increasingly likely to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September. Minutes from the US central bank's July meeting, released on Wednesday, show most policymakers supported a reduction if inflation continued to cool. Here's the report with Sally Patterson. todayAugust 22, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia African Centre for Governance Says Namibia is ready for a smooth election The African Centre for Governance team arrived in Namibia on August 18, to conduct a pre-election assessment mission. Election Expert, Tendai Mbanje explained that their mission, which runs until tomorrow, involves engaging with key electoral stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the government, civil society, and political parties. The goal is to assess the country's preparedness for the upcoming elections and provide recommendations to ensure a credible electoral process. […] todayAugust 22, 2024 74
insert_link Namibia Namibia Targets 45% Local Service Provision in Oil and Gas Sector Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino announced that the country currently meets about 45% of the oil and gas industry's service needs. To further increase this capacity, the Ministry of Mines and Energy will create a supplier database and develop policies to boost local capabilities. The Ministry is focusing on advancing local content through updated policies and a comprehensive industrial survey. The upcoming phases will require significant investment, and the Ministry is […] todayAugust 22, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics 15-22 August Weekly Economics Wrap: Global Market Movements and Strategic Investments Highlight Weekly Economic Developments Namibian Gold Exploration and Energy Developments Wia Gold's Exploration Success: Australian gold exploration company Wia Gold has announced significant progress at its Kokoseb gold project. Recent drilling efforts have confirmed the presence of existing gold zones, uncovered high-grade mineralization at depth, and identified a new mineralized area in the eastern zone. This marks a pivotal development in Namibia's growing mining sector. NAMCOR's Strategic Investments Pay Off: The National Petroleum Corporation […] todayAugust 22, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Political Parties and Independent Candidates Mobilize for Upcoming 2024 Election: Spotlight on Basic Income Grants and Coalition Building As Namibia approaches the 2024 general elections, political parties and independent candidates are intensifying their campaigns, with a key focus on the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG). Spearheaded by the Universal Basic Income Grant Coalition, this initiative has garnered substantial support, with prominent figures such as Job Amupanda of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, Esther Muinjangue, president of the National Unity Democratic Organization (NUDO), Vistoh […] todayAugust 22, 2024 20
insert_link Africa Niger Resumes Oil Exports via Benin After Dispute Niger has restarted crude oil exports through Benin following a dispute that previously halted the flow via a Chinese-funded pipeline according to Reuters. The conflict arose from Niger's refusal to lift a ban on imports from Benin, leading to a block on exports through the PetroChina-backed pipeline in May. Niger had subsequently shut off the pipeline flow in June. todayAugust 22, 2024 5