insert_link World US voters react to presidential debate With just over four months to go until American's head to the polls, voters are digesting the first presidential debate of the year held on Thursday. The televised debate, which aired on CNN, saw President Joseph Biden and former President Donald Trump go head to head - without a live audience in the room. They clashed over topics like the economy, immigration and abortion - key issues for voters in […] todayJuly 1, 2024 10
insert_link 1 Namibia Poverty worsens in Namibia as activist reach over 16 years of advocating To avoid pitfalls, says Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, a social grant to help poor Namibians would not only reduce administrative costs and bureaucratic complexities but also minimize opportunities for corruption and fraud. Meanwhile...over 16 years on, the government has still not eradicated poverty as promised to credible organizations such as the Basic Income Grant coalition after significant evidence was presented that it is a viable option […] todayJuly 1, 2024 20 1
insert_link South Africa South African President Appoints Former Opposition Leader as Agriculture Minister South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader, John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture on Sunday, integrating the Democratic Alliance and other parties into his new coalition cabinet says Reuters. Ramaphosa's African National Congress was compelled to form alliances with rival parties to retain power after losing its majority for the first time in three decades in the May 29 election. The announcement of the new government of national […] todayJuly 1, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Nigeria Imposes Curfew Following Deadly Blasts Nigeria’s military has imposed a curfew in parts of the country after a series of deadly blasts in northeastern Borno state killed at least 18 people and injured 30 others. Officials report that the victims include children and pregnant women. One of the attacks reportedly claimed six lives at a wedding ceremony. Suspected suicide bombers also targeted a funeral and a hospital in the town of Gwoza. A 15-year insurgency […] todayJuly 1, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics 1st July 2024 Morning Biz News: OK Foods Cuts Costs, Rand Rallies, Oil Prices Rise, and Euro Gains Amid Political Shifts OK Foods Leads with Significant Basket Cost Reduction OK Foods has demonstrated remarkable cost management, recording the largest year-on-year decrease in basket cost among the seven stores surveyed by The Brief. The basket cost, which was close to N$1100 in June last year, has dropped by 11.65% to N$984.11 this past June. This reduction highlights OK Foods' commitment to providing value to its customers amidst challenging economic conditions. South African […] todayJuly 1, 2024 17
insert_link World Big win for far-right in first round of French elections The far-right National Rally has dominated the first round of voting in French parliamentary elections. According to exit polls the anti-immigration party secured 34 percent of the vote while the left-wing coalition won roughly 28 percent. Emmanuel Macron's centrists came third. The French President is urging voters to unite to block a National Rally majority in the runoff election on July 7th. William Denselow reports from Paris. todayJuly 1, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Johannesburg Residents Experience Minor Earthquake Johannesburg Emergency Management Services says some residents experienced an earthquake of around magnitude three Saturday night. Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says the tremor was felt in several areas, including Soweto, Roodepoort, Naturena and Kibler Park: todayJuly 1, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia NamWater Engages Stakeholders for Water Infrastructure Development NamWater is actively conducting stakeholder engagements in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions to ensure a reliable water supply through infrastructure development across the country, according to spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata. todayJuly 1, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Murder-Suicide, Reckless Driving and Armed Robbery Mark The Past Weekend On Friday, the country witnessed three significant criminal incidents. At 2am in Ehafo Village, Elia Shitongeni Hamukwaya, 38, allegedly killed his girlfriend, Emilia Nangombe, 34, before hanging himself near his family homestead. Later, at around 3pm in Otjiwarongo, a 48-year-old taxi driver collided with a 51-year-old cyclist, causing minor to moderate injuries. The police reports indicates that the day ended with an armed robbery passed 9pm at the Orange River […] todayJuly 1, 2024 7
