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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

FUTURE MEDIA NEWS

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South Africa

Nobuhle Mthembu Elected as Johannesburg Council Speaker, Promising Accountability and Transparency

ActionSA's,  Nobuhle Mthembu has been elected as the new speaker of the Johannesburg council, replacing Margaret Arnolds. Mthembu won 180 of the 248 votes against the DA's Nonhlanhla Sifumba. In her acceptance speech, Mthembu vowed to instill accountability and transparency, focusing on service delivery, inner-city rejuvenation, and law enforcement. She emphasised the urgency of addressing the city's challenges:  

todayAugust 22, 2024 29

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World

Violence costs the world nearly 20 trillion dollars

The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard that violence cost the world nearly 20 trillion dollars last year. The United Nations says that is 13.5 percent of global GDP. At a special high-level session of the council, Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister called on members to do more to prevent ever increasing conflicts around the world. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York.  

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Business / Economics

22 August 2024 Morning Biz News: NAMCOR’s Breakthroughs and Global Economic Shifts: Namibia’s Economic Boom, South Africa’s Inflation Drop, and Market Trends

  NAMCOR's Investment Boosts Economic Outlook NAMCOR's extensive drilling and investment efforts have paid off, with recent successes in the Orange Basin signaling a bright future for Namibia's economy. Interim Managing Director Ebson Uanguta revealed that after drilling 38 dry wells and investing over N$20 billion over the past three decades, Namibia is on track to potentially double its economy in the next 15 years. This achievement marks a significant […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 19

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South Africa

Ten of eighteen MK Party MPs who were suspended will have their case heard on 3 September

Ten of eighteen MK Party MPs who were suspended will have their case heard on 3 September at the High Court in the Western Cape. Their lawyer Wendy Cele says the MPs allege fraudulent resignation letters were created. She says the court order seeks to prevent replacement candidates from being submitted to parliament until their review application is resolved:  

todayAugust 22, 2024 16

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Africa

Sahel Juntas Accuse Ukraine of Supporting Rebel Groups, Denounce Actions to UN Security Council

The military juntas of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have lodged a complaint with the U.N. Security Council, accusing Ukraine of supporting rebel groups in the Sahel region, reports Reuters. This follows Mali's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine in early August, after comments from a Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson about recent fighting in Mali's north, which resulted in the deaths of Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner mercenaries. Niger's […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 22

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Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia Supports Oil and Gas Sector with Flexible Exchange Controls

The Bank of Namibia affirms that the country's Exchange Control Policies and Laws are designed to foster a supportive investment environment for the emerging oil and gas sector. These policies facilitate foreign direct investments by allowing investors to bring in and repatriate funds through commercial banks, ensuring smooth operations in exploration and capital-intensive projects. Sandra Garises, the regulator's principal communication officer.  

todayAugust 22, 2024 27

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South Africa

Over 2,500 Evacuated from Tshwane Police Academy After Nearby Gas Pipeline Explosion

Over two-thousand-500 police trainees and South African Police Service staff have been evacuated from the Tshwane training academy in Pretoria due to a gas pipeline explosion at a nearby business site. National police commissioner Fannie Masemola ordered the precautionary evacuation to ensure safety. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says experts are managing the fire, and a control centre has been established:  

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