insert_link Namibia New Mineral Rights Operator Welcomed by S.A’s COSATU S.A's Union federation ,Cosatu has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new mineral rights application system operator. The mining industry estimates that there is a backlog of more than three-thousand prospecting and mining rights, or investment value of more than 30-billion-rand. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says it shares the views of the industry that the current applications system has been woefully inadequate and has stifled investments and growth: todayMay 23, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia ECN Prepares for General Elections: Training of Registration Officials Underway The Electoral Commission of Namibia is actively preparing for the upcoming general elections slated for November 27, in the Kavango East Region. Training sessions for 180 registration officials are underway, with 132 to be deployed across the region. Additionally, six constituency supervisors and six regional logistics officers have been appointed. Voter and civic education efforts began in April and will continue until June 30, 2024. Stakeholders are urged to assist in […] todayMay 23, 2024 19
insert_link World Taiwan dispatches forces to areas around island after China starts ‘punishment’ drills China has begun two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to "separatist acts". The exercises come three days after William Lai Ching-te took office as Taiwan's new president, a man Beijing views as a "separatist". Laura Westbrook reports for us. todayMay 23, 2024 21
insert_link World Japan protests Chinese ambassador’s Taiwan comments Japan is protesting comments made by the Chinese ambassador about Taiwan, calling them "extremely inappropriate”. China’s envoy in Tokyo, Wu Jianghao said on Monday, Japan would be ‘dragged into the fire’ if Japanese forces supported Taiwan’s Independence. Chris Gilbert reports for us from Tokyo. todayMay 23, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa Western Cape premier Alan Winde says the investigation into the George building collapse is progressing well Western Cape premier, Alan Winde, says the investigation into the George building collapse is progressing well. Thirty-four construction workers died when the five-story building collapsed on the sixth of this month. The search and recovery operation was concluded last week Friday, and the site was handed over to the police. V3 Consulting Engineers is leading the provincial government’s investigation. Winde says they have a responsibility to ensure that everything is […] todayMay 23, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Namibia Welcomes Back Security Contingent from Mozambique Mission International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, expressed gratitude for the safe return of an 18-member security contingent from the Namibia-SADC mission in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The deployment, part of the SADC Mission in Mozambiqu, aimed to combat Islamic insurgents, showcasing Namibia's commitment to regional peace and security. Despite challenges, Mushelenga emphasized the importance of such contributions in upholding Namibia's foreign policy priorities. todayMay 23, 2024 11
insert_link World A new poll has found the majority of Americans wrongly believe the country is in recession A new poll has found the majority of Americans wrongly believe the country is in recession. The survey highlights a major challenge facing the US President ahead of November's election. Reporting for us is Mitch McCann. todayMay 23, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa Gauteng ANC Youth League Urges Police Crackdown on Community Disruptions The ANC Youth League in Gauteng is calling on the police to be more decisive in dealing with criminals who continue to disrupt communities’ social order. The youth league and Soshanguve residents marched to the police station yesterday, where they demonstrated against the recent increase in crime. This was sparked by the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane last week Friday. League president, Collen Malatji, says they are demanding 24-hour visible […] todayMay 23, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics 16-23 May 2024 Weekly Economic Wrap: Insights and Highlights Bringing you the latest updates and significant developments shaping economies and markets worldwide. Local Insights: The Directorate of Veterinary Services, under Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa. Only meat sourced from bio-secure farms listed by the Veterinary Authority of South Africa will be permitted into Namibia, ensuring stringent quality control measures. Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd and Bonben […] todayMay 23, 2024 24