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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Future Media

2329 Results / Page 43 of 259

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South Africa

Former ANC spokesperson steps aside as a member of the party’s national executive committee

Former ANC spokesperson, Pule Mabe, has stepped aside as a member of the party’s national executive committee after being charged with fraud and money laundering. This is in connection to a 27-million-rand tender allegedly awarded irregularly to his company Enviro Mobi in 2017. He appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng yesterday with six co-accused, where they were granted 30-thousand-rand bail each. Mabe says his stepping aside is […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 16

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Namibia

NamPol to Crack Down on Shebeens Selling Alcohol to Schoolchildren

The Namibian Police are set to launch a blitz targeting shebeens and liquor outlets that sell alcohol to schoolchildren or allow them to hang out at their premises. This decision follows the release of a video showing pupils in Kavango East, some as young as nine years old, drinking alcohol at a cuca shop in Rundu. Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo announced that he will personally visit the region to […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 5

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World

Israel says no aid shortage in Gaza

The Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations says there is no shortage of aid in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Wednesday ahead of another emergency session of the UN Security Council, Danny Danon laid the blame squarely at the feet of Hamas, claiming it hijacks the aid. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.  

todayOctober 17, 2024 6

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South Africa

Gauteng Health Department focuses on filling critical job vacancies in S.A despite budget challenges

In South Africa, the Gauteng Health Department says it’s focusing on filling critical job vacancies despite budget challenges. The department is grappling with a 500-million-rand shortfall in its employee budget. This shortfall, caused by the underfunded salary agreement from last year, has placed a significant strain on the department’s resources. Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the department continues to engage with stakeholders to address these budgetary challenges:  

todayOctober 17, 2024 11

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Africa

Kenya’s Senate Begins Impeachment Hearings for Deputy President Gachagua

Kenya's senate commenced impeachment hearings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday, following a court ruling that deemed the proceedings constitutional according to indication by Reuters reports. The National Assembly voted last week to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges, including corruption, undermining the government, and inciting ethnic hatred. Gachagua has denied all allegations.

todayOctober 17, 2024 5

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Africa

Fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed at least 94 people

A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed at least 94 people and left 50 injured. A police spokesperson told Al Jazeera many of the victims had been trying to collect fuel spilt on the road after the tanker crashed in northern Jigawa state. Hundreds of people have been killed in tanker accidents in various parts of Nigeria. In some of the cases, the majority of the victims are […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 5

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Environment

Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry Discusses COP29 Strategy

The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry held a key meeting to finalize Namibia’s strategy for the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, scheduled for November. Stakeholders from government, private sector, and civil society discussed national priorities like climate change mitigation and adaptation. A sponsorship of N$1,775,000 was also presented to support the Ministry’s efforts. Bernadette Shalumbu, The Environmental Investment Fund Manager Programmes and Programming.  

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Business / Economics

September Vehicle Sales Drop As Rental Purchases Plummet

Vehicle sales in September reached 988 units, continuing a two-month decline. Out of these, 978 were sold to dealerships, 10 to rental agencies, and none to the government. Rental agency purchases saw a sharp drop, falling from 141 units in July to just 10 in September. The overall market was mainly sustained by sales in the commercial vehicle segment. Simonis Storm Economist: Almandro Jansen:  

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Business / Economics

17 October 2024 Biz News Economic and Market Highlights: Bank of Namibia Cuts Rates, Oil Sector Concerns, and Global Chip Market Outlook

Bank of Namibia Cuts Interest Rate for Second Consecutive Time The Bank of Namibia has reduced its main interest rate for the second month in a row, citing a faster-than-expected drop in inflation and the need to bolster economic growth. In a unanimous decision, the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%. This follows a similar cut in August as part of […]

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