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

Future Media

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Africa

Sudan Army Chief Defiant After Drone Attack on Eastern Base During Visit

Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, maintained a defiant stance on Wednesday following a drone strike on an army base he was inspecting in eastern Sudan says Reuters. The attack, which occurred during a graduation ceremony at the Gibeit army base, located approximately 100 kmfrom Port Sudan in the Red Sea state, resulted in five fatalities. This incident raises doubts about the effectiveness of recent efforts to end the 15-month […]

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South Africa

SA’s Illicit Economy Costs R100 Billion Annuall

In South Africa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, says the illicit economy is costing South Africa 100-billion-rand annually, undermining industrialisation and job creation. Tau highlights importers' practices like under-declaring goods' value and misusing rebates, affecting local manufacturers. He says an Inter-Agency Working Group has been formed, focusing on scrap metal, gold, clothing, textiles, footwear, and leather to combat this:  

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Namibia

Best of Namibia 2024 Awards Celebrate Local Excellence

Futuremedia and Venture Media Publications hosted the Best of Namibia Prize Giving Ceremony for the Best Of Namibia 2024 awards. This initiative celebrated businesses and organizations making significant contributions to Namibia's well-being, highlighting nominees from local barber shops to schools dedicated to nurturing young talent. Future Media's CEO, Gary Stroebel.  

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Business / Economics

01 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Telecom Namibia Launches Equiano Cable; Rand Strengthens; Fed Holds Rates; Samsung Sees Record Growth

Telecom Namibia Activates Equiano Cable: Boosting ICT in the Region Telecom Namibia has officially activated its capacity on the Equiano subsea cable, marking a significant milestone for the country's ICT sector. The Equiano cable, commissioned by Google, establishes Namibia as a key player in regional information and communication technology. It connects Namibia to Europe via Portugal and links to other parts of Africa through Cape Town and Johannesburg, enhancing the […]

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Namibia

Education’s Minister Nghipondoka Receives Multi-Million Donation for Tsumeb Primary School

The Education ministry has secured a N$3.4 million donation from MTC Namibia, which includes eight classrooms, a computer lab, and a storeroom for Tsumeb Primary School. This donation is part of the Rural Schools Project, in collaboration with the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, aimed at improving educational facilities in rural Namibia. Executive Director: Sanet Steenkamp.  

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World

Donald Trump mocks Kamala Harris’s ethnicity

Another day of staggering headlines in the US election news cycle, with former President Donald Trump falsely claiming his rival Kamala Harris, quote, "turned Black." She is the first African American and first Indian American to serve as Vice-President. The White House denounced his comments as "repulsive" and "insulting."  

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South Africa

Grade 12 Student Suspended from Pretoria High School for Girls Over Viral Video with Racial Undertones

To South Africa, where Gauteng's Department of Education has confirmed the suspension of a grade 12 learner from Pretoria High School for Girls following the emergence of a video with suspected racial undertones that went viral. This follows the suspension of 12 other learners for alleged racial comments in a Whatsapp group, as well as the principal. The department’s Steve Mabona says they are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive […]

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Namibia

Mbumba Says Full Study Grants for All Students Unfeasible Due to Funding Limits

President Nangolo Mbumba stated that providing study grants to all students through the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund is unfeasible due to insufficient funding. This response came during a discussion with the United Democratic Front leadership, where UDF's Mabasen Narib suggested converting NSFAF loans into grants to ease the financial burden on young professionals. Mbumba emphasized the importance of loan repayment by employed beneficiaries to support future students and noted […]

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South Africa

South Africa and US Revive Trade Agreemen

S.A's Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau says South Africa and the US have agreed to the revival of the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement. This will be in addition to the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which is due to expire next year. Tau says he is confident that South Africa does not stand the risk of being excluded from AGOA, which exempts certain African countries from […]

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