insert_link World Beryl leaves millions of Texans without power as sweltering heat descends As Texans pick up the pieces after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast on Monday, they face another, potentially deadlier threat: Millions are without electricity as the heat index soars to 40C. And some officials are warning - it could take two weeks to get everyone back online. Toni Waterman has more from Austin. todayJuly 10, 2024 9
insert_link 2 Namibia National Unity Democratic Organisation to Hold Long-Awaited Congress This Weekend in Windhoek The National Unity Democratic Organisation will host its long-anticipated congress at the Ramatex Centre in Windhoek on July 13-14, 2024. The two-day event will see the election of a new executive team, including the positions of president and secretary-general, as current leaders Utjiua Muinjangue and Joseph Kauandenge are not seeking re-election. Candidates for the presidency include Vetaruhe Kandorozu, Peter Kazongominja, and Joseph Uaraa Uapingene. Kauandenge confirmed that preparations are complete, […] todayJuly 10, 2024 21 2
insert_link South Africa ActionSA in the Eastern Cape is concerned about the financial state of the province In South Africa, ActionSA in the Eastern Cape is concerned about the financial state of the province. An Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council report shows the provincial economy entered a recession in the first quarter of this year. More than 77-thousand workers in the province lost their jobs in the first quarter, resulting in an unemployment rate of 42.4-percent. ActionSA’s Athol Trollip says urgent action is needed to turn this […] todayJuly 9, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Ugandan Man Accused of Supporting IS-Aligned Rebel Group According to court documents viewed by Reuters, a Ugandan man facing terrorism charges is accused of aiding the Allied Democratic Forces , which shifted from an uprising in Uganda to operating in Congo since the late 1990s and aligning with Islamic State in mid-2019. Alleged activities include recruiting fighters for the group. todayJuly 9, 2024 6
insert_link World US and Iraqi officials discuss coalition withdrawal U.S. and Iraqi officials have met to discuss security relations and the possible winding down of coalition forces in the country. Roughly 2,500 U.S. troops remain in Iraq to help combat the threat posed by ISIS. William Denselow reports from Baghdad. todayJuly 9, 2024 32
insert_link World Germany’s Scholz Says He’s not worried about Biden’s fitness As a growing number of US democrats voice concerns about the electability of Joe Biden, one key European leader has expressed public confidence in the President. From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. todayJuly 9, 2024 26
insert_link Business / Economics 9 July 2024 Afternoon Biz News: Economic Update: Aquaculture Project Cleared, Rand Stable Amid Global Market Uncertainty Blue Ridge Aquaculture Africa (Pty)’s Aquaculture Project: Blue Ridge Aquaculture Africa (Pty)’s local associate has received Environmental Clearance for a 25-hectare aquaculture project near Henties Bay. The project will use Recirculating Aquaculture Systems for Tilapia farming and is expected to cost under N$1.4 billion. South African Rand Stability: The South African rand remained stable, trading at 18.13 against the dollar. Market focus is on the Federal Reserve chair's testimony […] todayJuly 9, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A National Assembly passes motion for MK Party parliamentary leader to serve in the Judicial Service Commission The S.A National Assembly has passed the motion for MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe to serve in the Judicial Service Commission, despite objections from the DA, ACDP, and FF Plus. His nomination has sparked mixed reactions due to his impeachment as Western Cape judge president for attempting to influence Constitutional Court justices in a case involving former president Jacob Zuma. EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu highlights Hlophe's Cambridge PhD […] todayJuly 9, 2024 16
insert_link Africa UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo Halts Withdrawal Plans Without Future Timeline The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a pause in its withdrawal process, with no specified schedule for subsequent phases following the initial one in June as reported by Reuters. Last September, President Felix Tshisekedi had urged the mission to accelerate the withdrawal of peacekeepers deployed to tackle insecurity fueled by armed conflicts over territorial and resource control. todayJuly 9, 2024 9
