insert_link Namibia Debate Competition Sparks Intense Discourse on Socio-Economic Issues The Economic and Social Development Tertiary Institutions Debate Competition showcased intense debates and thoughtful discussions on critical socio-economic issues. Organized under the Universal Basic Income Grant initiative, this event marked a significant milestone in fostering intellectual discourse among Namibia's future leaders. Here's Tjipura Tjipura from the BIG organization with one highlight. today23 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 23 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: This Week’s Business Roundup In the dynamic landscape of global business, several significant developments have emerged this week, highlighting strides in empowerment and economic growth. From grassroots initiatives supporting smallholder farmers to multinational corporations investing in community upliftment, here's a roundup of the latest in business news: 1. Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Community-Based Projects Smallholder farmers, often the backbone of agricultural communities, have achieved a remarkable milestone through the World Food Programme's (WFP) […] today23 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Applauds Removal of Cuba from U.S Terrorism Cooperation List Government has welcomed the United States Department of State's decision to remove Cuba from the list of countries not fully cooperating against terrorism. Penda Naanda, Executive Director at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, expressed concern over Cuba's continued placement on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. today23 May, 2024
insert_link World U.N suspends aid deliveries in Rafah The United Nations has suspended food distribution in Rafah due to a lack of supplies and the continuing fighting. On Wednesday, UN humanitarians warned that its operations across the territory are nearing collapse. Jody Jacobs reports for us. today23 May, 2024
insert_link World Former U.S Presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she’s voting for Donald Trump Former U.S Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has confirmed she'll be voting for Donald Trump in this year's election. Haley — the former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina — took on former President Trump for the Republican Party's nomination, before bowing out of the race for the White House in March. She was speaking on Wednesday at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think-tank […] today23 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Presidency and National Treasury have unveiled a progress report on the economic reforms through Operation Vulindlela The S.A Presidency and National Treasury have unveiled a progress report on the economic reforms through Operation Vulindlela. Initiated as part of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, Operation Vulindlela aims to accelerate structural reforms for economic growth and job creation. Director-general in the Presidency, Phindile Baleni, explains the report highlights significant achievements in key sectors including energy, logistics, water, and telecommunications: today23 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Khomas Region Leads in Gender-Based Violence Cases The Khomas region has reported the highest number of gender-based violence cases in Namibia, with 3,302 incidents from January 2020 to December last year. Following Khomas are the Ohangwena region with 1,807 cases, Hardap with 1,746, and Oshana with 1,459. Nationally, 17,669 GBV cases were recorded, with 81.2% of the victims being women. The regions with the fewest cases were Kavango West, Kunene, Omaheke, and Zambezi. Most cases involved common […] today23 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Swakopmund Informal Settlements Plagued by Spate of Fires Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement has been hit by ten fires since the beginning of the year, resulting in significant damage and casualties. These fires have affected 14 structures, caused 45 victims, and tragically resulted in three fatalities. The latest fire occurred last Saturday, destroying seven shacks and injuring a 52-year-old man. Fire Brigade Chief Bainga Matengu attributes over 40% of these incidents to illegal electrical connections, with candlelight and kitchen […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link World Biden administration signals support for sanctioning ICC officials over Israel warrants U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says the Biden administration would consider sanctioning officials at the International Criminal Court. American officials have sharply criticized the court's move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes in Gaza. today22 May, 2024
