insert_link Local Fostering Growth and Prosperity for Farmers in Challenging Times Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, stated that the livestock and meat industry experienced a notable uptick in marketing activities during the first quarter of 2024, particularly in the cattle sector, which recorded a remarkable growth rate of 47.9 percent. However, he highlighted that this growth faces challenges due to limited rainfall and high input costs affecting the sustainability of the agricultural […] todayOctober 24, 2024 8
insert_link World Modi-Xi to hold first bilateral meeting in 5 years India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping will hold their first bilateral meeting in five years after the two countries agreed to resolve part of their border dispute. The meeting will take place in Kazan, Russia where the two heads of states are attending the BRICS Summit. Ishan Garg tells us more. todayOctober 23, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa DA’s Gauteng Leader Challenges Premier Panyaza Lesufi to Public Debate on Water Crisis To South Africa now, the DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga is challenging premier Panyaza Lesufi to a public debate on the water crisis in the province. The provincial government has implemented level-one water restrictions until March next year to conserve water. Gauteng loses over 40-percent of clean water due to illegal connections and leakages. Msimanga says at the heart of the water crisis, is the failure of the provincial government […] todayOctober 23, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Government Unveils N$1.6 Billion Drought Relief Initiative Amid Ongoing Funding Shortfall Government has introduced a comprehensive nationwide drought relief initiative estimated at N$1.6 billion to aid communities affected by the severe impacts of drought. However, according to The Breif, a funding gap of N$482 million still exists. During her address at the Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasized this financial shortfall. The ongoing drought has severely impacted Namibia's agriculture and livestock sectors, resulting in significant […] todayOctober 23, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Swakop Uranium Contributes Over N$7.9 Billion to Namibian Economy in 2023 Swakop Uranium's Husab Mine significantly boosted the Namibian economy in 2023, contributing over N$7.9 billion through local procurement, taxes, and social investments as per The Brief. The company has created more than 6,000 jobs, engaging with over 400 local suppliers, with 62% of its spending directed towards Namibian-owned businesses. The report highlights Swakop Uranium's alignment with the country's National Development Agenda and the Global Sustainability Goals, according to Eliphas Hawala, […] todayOctober 23, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Reiterates Call for SABC Privatisation Amid License Payment Decline AfriForum has reiterated its call for the SABC to be privatised, saying this is the only sustainable option for the continued existence of the public broadcaster. The SABC has revealed that fewer people than ever have paid for their licences over the past year. This includes licences for about two-thousand-500 television sets owned by government departments, with an outstanding licence bill of almost 35-million-rand. AfriForum’s, Ernst van Zyl, says the […] todayOctober 23, 2024 11
insert_link World Georgia Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to reinstate controversial new election rules Georgia's Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a bid by Republicans to reinstate a slew of new, controversial election rules - two weeks before election day. A lower court last week had called the rules "illegal, unconstitutional and void." todayOctober 23, 2024 9
insert_link World UN report suggests Gaza war has set Palestine’s development back nearly 70 years A new United Nations report released on Tuesday suggests that the impact of the year-long war in Gaza has set development back by about 69 years. The UN Development Programme or UNDP says the Palestinian economy may not be able to restore pre-war levels and advance forward even when the fighting ends. Jody Jacobs has more. todayOctober 23, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Council Implements 5% Increase in Municipal Tariffs Amid Activist Outcry The Municipal Council of Windhoek has officially announced a 5% increase in municipal tariffs, effective from October 1. This decision was confirmed in a media statement issued by the city on Tuesday afternoon, following approval on June 14. The new tariffs apply to essential municipal services, including water, rates and taxes, sewerage, and waste management. The announcement has sparked outrage among activists, including Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Resident's Committee, […] todayOctober 23, 2024 27