insert_link Namibia Court Appearance Expected After Fatal Stabbing Over N$5 A 25-year-old man is scheduled to appear in the Mariental Magistrate’s Court tomorrow following his arrest for allegedly stabbing 21-year-old Markus Willem Theodor to death. According to a weekend crime report by the Namibian Police Force, the incident occurred around 2:30am on Sunday at a bar in Gibeon. The altercation, which stemmed from an argument over N$5 owed to the suspect, escalated when he allegedly stabbed Theodor in the […] todayAugust 6, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Cosatu Applauds NEHAWU for Settlement with South African Bureau of Standards S.A Union federation Cosatu has applauded the National Education, Health, and Allied Workers Union on settling with the South African Bureau of Standards. Nehawu had protested for two weeks to dispute the new payment structure implemented at the bureau, as well as claims that executive management had benefitted from a pay increase. Cosatu’s, Zanele Sabela, says the agreement reached will benefit workers greatly: todayAugust 6, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Stocks in Asia rebound after a day of wild selling worldwide Investors in Asia reclaimed a measure of calm on Tuesday, after a day of frenzied selling around the world over concerns about a potential US recession. Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese stocks were all up in morning trade after a day of historic losses. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayAugust 6, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Khomas Region Requires Three New Schools Annually Khomas Region needs at least three new schools each year to accommodate an annual increase of 2,665 learners, according to Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua. The region currently has 141 schools serving 106,350 learners, with a learner population growth of 18% over the past six years. Additionally, improvements in the Namibia Senior Secondary School Ordinary Level results were noted, with 1,610 learners qualifying for the Advanced Subsidiary Level in 2024, up from […] todayAugust 6, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia One Economy Foundation CEO Highlights August 2024 Initiatives Uajokorisa Karuaihe, CEO of One Economy Foundation, discussed the foundation's upcoming activities for August 2024, emphasizing their commitment to bridging socio-economic gaps and empowering youth through innovative programs. She highlighted the importance of these initiatives in driving positive change. FIND THE FULL INTERVIEW ON FUTUREMEDIANEWS.COM.NA todayAugust 6, 2024 39
insert_link World Kamala Harris VP pick in coming hours US Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is expected to announce her vice presidential pick today, ahead of the pair's first campaign rally in Philadelphia. Harris has reportedly cut her pool of possible running mates down to just two. As Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayAugust 6, 2024 15
insert_link World Markets in a tailspin over US economic slowdown US Stocks tumbled at the opening of the bell at the New York Stock exchange on Monday as fears about a US economic slowdown sent shockwaves of fear through global markets. The volatility even spread to other markets in Asia and Europe, as Japanese stocks suffered their biggest ever daily loss closing more than 12% lower. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayAugust 6, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Protests in Nigeria Over Cost of Living Ease Amid Deadly Crackdown Protests in Nigeria over the rising cost of living subsided on Monday, with only a few hundred people participating in major cities following a deadly crackdown by security forces, according to Reuters. Since the demonstrations began last week, hundreds of thousands had rallied in Abuja, Lagos, and other major cities against economic hardship and crime. Originally scheduled to continue until August 10, the protests have significantly dwindled since their start […] todayAugust 6, 2024 5
insert_link Africa U.S. Military Withdraws from Niger’s Air Base 201 The United States military has completed its withdrawal from air base 201 in Niger, following an order from Niger's ruling junta after last year's coup reports Reuters. The base, a $100 million drone facility near Agadez, had provided critical intelligence on Islamist militant groups. A joint statement from Niger's defense ministry and the U.S. military confirmed the withdrawal of personnel and equipment, with ongoing coordination to ensure the pullout is […] todayAugust 6, 2024 4
