insert_link Business / Economics 19 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Pupkewitz Megabuild Reports Major Price Drop; Rand Surges as South African Stocks Hit Record Highs; Epic Games Launches New App Store Pupkewitz Megabuild Sees Major Price Drop Pupkewitz Megabuild in Windhoek has reported a significant 23.45% decrease in its basket of goods for August. This drop is the largest year-on-year decline among the four hardware stores surveyed by The Brief. Key price reductions include paint, which saw a dramatic fall from N$2,576.00 to N$928.99. Additionally, Door Frame Steel and Roofing Galvanized IBR prices have also decreased, reflecting a broader trend of […] todayAugust 19, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Manhunt Launched in KwaZulu-Natal After Six Men Fatally Shot in Umlazi In S.A, police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt after six men were fatally shot in a Umlazi's informal settlement . The victims, aged between 20 and 40, were attacked by unknown suspects who first shot three men outside their accommodation before heading inside. The six were declared dead at the scene. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the motive remains unclear: todayAugust 19, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Justice Ministry Reappoints Retired Officials Matti Asino and Chris Nghaamwa The Ministry of Justice has rehired two retired senior officials, Matti Asino and Chris Nghaamwa, just three months after they stepped down. Asino, who is Sam Nujoma’s nephew, will now serve as a debt collector, while Nghaamwa has returned to his former role as chief legal adviser to the attorney general. Despite the legal retirement age in Namibia being 60, Ministry executive director Gladice Pickering defended Nghaamwa’s reappointment as being […] todayAugust 19, 2024 24
insert_link World King endorses new Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been officially endorsed by the King of Thailand to be the country's next prime minister. It comes two days after parliament overwhelmingly voted to elect her as the nation's youngest leader. East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. todayAugust 19, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Nampol reports Multiple Incidents Across The Country on 16 August On Friday, multiple incidents occurred across Namibia. In Aussenkehr, an unlicensed ambulance driver lost control of a Ministry of Health & Social Services vehicle, causing it to overturn, though no injuries were reported. Near Karibib, a Toyota pick-up overturned on the C-33 road, injuring both occupants, who were taken to Usakos State Hospital. In Ongenga, a 31-year-old man allegedly killed a 3-year-old girl and seriously injured his 6-year-old nephew, with […] todayAugust 19, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Job Amupanda Clarifies: Affirmative Repositioning Remains a Movement, Not a Political Party Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda has reaffirmed that the movement is still active and not a political party. He clarified that while AR has recently established a political party department, it remains a movement with a broader focus. Amupanda emphasized that the new department does not change the core identity of AR as a movement dedicated to social and political issues. todayAugust 16, 2024 22
insert_link World Protests escalate in India following rape and murder of trainee doctor Protests have escalated in India over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The Indian Medical Association has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services this weekend. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. todayAugust 16, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says fighting crime is their apex priority In S.A, Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi says fighting crime is their apex priority and that any form of lawlessness would be rooted out. He delivered his state of the province address under the government of provincial unity in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, yesterday evening. One-thousand-787 people were murdered in Gauteng between October and December last year, registering an increase of 3.8-percent. Lesufi says they will continue to ramp up measures to reduce […] todayAugust 16, 2024 8
insert_link 1 Namibia Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Targets Boost in Voter Participation The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, directed by Natalie Russmann, is focused on enhancing participative democracy by encouraging higher voter turnout in upcoming elections. Amid a global decline in voter participation, the organization is taking proactive steps to address this issue through initiatives like the presidential candidates debate. Their efforts aim to counter the decreasing voter engagement seen in recent elections worldwide. todayAugust 16, 2024 30 1
