insert_link 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 24
insert_link 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: todayAugust 22, 2024 6
insert_link Health / Medical SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance Confirms Southern Africa’s Safety Amid Mpox Concerns In light of recent global health alerts regarding Mpox, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance reassures that Southern Africa remains a safe and inviting destination for tourists. The Alliance emphasizes the region's swift, coordinated response and the minimal risk posed to travelers. Natalia Rosa, Project Lead for the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance. todayAugust 22, 2024 14
insert_link World Gaza ceasefire deal still in doubt A deal to end the fighting in Gaza is on the brink of collapse, after America's top diplomat left the Middle East with no truce in place. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's ninth visit to the region since the start of the war came amid days of negotiations to secure a ceasefire, but his trip ended without the agreement he craves. Reporting for us is Benji Hyer. todayAugust 22, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Faces Waste Management Challenges as Landfill Nears Capacity Windhoek generates 84,520 tonnes of waste annually, with 36% organic and 16% recyclable or compostable say The Brief. With the city's landfill nearing capacity, David Adams, Acting Strategic Executive for Infrastructure, Water, and Technical Services, stresses the need to divert 6% of waste to buy time for a comprehensive waste management plan by 2027. The EU-funded project aims to improve waste management and increase recycling in the city. todayAugust 22, 2024 12
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Benjamin Schernick: Leading the Fight Against Food Insecurity in Namibia Benjamin Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition and Food Alliance of Namibia (NFAN), has become a pivotal figure in addressing the nation’s pressing issues of malnutrition and food insecurity. With recent reports highlighting alarming statistics in regions like Omaheke, where over 800 people reportedly died from malnutrition, Schernick’s voice has become more critical than ever in advocating for sustainable solutions. A Dire Situation Schernick is not surprised by the […] todayAugust 21, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Director of the Nutrition and Food Alliance Takes Lead on Combating Namibia’s Malnutrition Crisis Benjamin Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Alliance of Namibia, has emerged as a key advocate for tackling the country’s urgent malnutrition and food insecurity issues. Recent reports reveal severe statistics, such as over 800 malnutrition-related deaths in Omaheke, amplifying the importance of Schernick’s advocacy for sustainable solutions. todayAugust 21, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Criticizes Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s Economic Plans as Insufficient for Revival The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says the economic plans put forward by premier Panyaza Lesufi will fall short of turning the province’s struggling economy around. The party was responding to the premier’s state of the province address. The FF Plus’, Anton Alberts, says Gauteng’s dire economic situation requires a watershed moment where proven economic policies are implemented at once: todayAugust 21, 2024 11
insert_link World Obamas electrify DNC as they endorse Harris Former U.S President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have led a rousing endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago In speeches which electrified the crowd, they delivered blistering attacks on her Republican rival Donald Trump, while warning there was still much work to be done to defeat him. Here's Kate Fisher reporting: todayAugust 21, 2024 38
