insert_link Namibia FlyNamibia Resumes Weekday Flights Between Eros and Lüderitz FlyNamibia has announced the return of its weekday flights between Eros and Lüderitz, operating from Mondays to Fridays starting today. Passengers can book tickets at the Lüderitz Waterfront ticketing office or online. The airline aims to strengthen connections across Namibia and Southern Africa through its growing network. Andre Compion, the Managing Director: FlyNamibia. todayOctober 16, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Namibia-South Africa Committee Meets to Discuss Orange River Boundary Report The Political, Diplomatic, and Legal Committee of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission convened in Swakopmund to review the Report of the Namibia-South Africa Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River Boundary. Co-chaired by the Heads of State from both countries, this Committee is part of the Bi-National Commission, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation for the benefit of the citizens of Namibia and South Africa. International Relations and […] todayOctober 16, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Southern Africa Faces Unprecedented Food Crisis as WFP Warns of Funding Shortfalls Millions across southern Africa are facing the worst food crisis in decades, as reported by the World Food Programme on Tuesday. According to CNBCAfrica, the agency warned that its capacity to provide essential relief is threatened by funding shortages. Amid severe drought conditions, five countries—Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—have declared a state of disaster and are calling for international humanitarian assistance. Angola and Mozambique are also significantly affected, with […] todayOctober 16, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics 16 October 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Economic Trends: Namibia’s Repo Rate, Infrastructure Funding, and Rising Inflation Bank of Namibia Set to Cut Repo Rate Amid Regional Trends Analysts predict that the Bank of Namibia's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce a 25-basis point reduction in the repo rate, lowering it from 7.50% to 7.25% on Wednesday. This expected move mirrors global and regional shifts toward more accommodative monetary policies, following a recent rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank. The decision comes as Namibia seeks […] todayOctober 16, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa DA Files Over 5,000 Objections Against Renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive DA has filed over five-thousand objections to the City of Johannesburg against the planned renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. According to the party, residents believe the renaming is a costly distraction from essential services and that proper consultation hasn't taken place. They argue any name change should honour a South African hero instead of the former Palestinian militant. The DA’s Leah Potgieter says local businesses are worried […] todayOctober 16, 2024 12
insert_link World Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states, as the US presidential campaign enters its final 20 days. Vice President Harris will head to Michigan, while the former President's set to touch down in Illinois and Georgia. Mitch McCann reports: todayOctober 16, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Fire Incidents Reported at Satara and Olifants Rest Camps in South Africa’s Kruger National Park To South Africa now, where the Kruger National Park has experienced fire incidents at Satara and Olifants rest camps. At Satara, embers from a braai fire set a chalet's thatched roof on fire, but the blaze was quickly contained. At Olifants, three chalets were evacuated for the same reason, and guests were moved to nearby camps. SANParks urges visitors to extinguish braai fires after use to prevent further incidents. Spokesperson […] todayOctober 16, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Ecologist Urges Focus on Conservation Over Seal Culling Amid RDP Election Proposal Local ecologist, Peter Cunningham urged Namibia to prioritize the protection of its flora and fauna over seal culling for financial benefits. His comments were prompted by RDP presidential candidate, Mike Kavekotora's proposal to halve the country's seal population if elected, which Kavekotora argued would significantly boost the fishery industry's revenue and create 40,000 jobs. todayOctober 16, 2024 10
insert_link World UN concerned about food supplies in Northern Gaza The World Food Programme says all major crossings into the north of the Gaza strip have been closed with no food aid having entered the area since October 1st. It's now warning that if the conflict continues to escalate at the current scale, it's unsure how long the food supplies will last. From the UN Headquarters in New York: Jody Jacobs: todayOctober 16, 2024 7