insert_link World Harris meets Arab Americans as she seeks to win back support Kamala Harris has met with Arab American leaders in the swing state of Michigan as her campaign seeks to address their concerns about the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. A poll released this week indicates the Vice President is struggling to win over a group that has strongly favoured Democrats in recent years. With additional details, here's Our Ira Spitzer reporting. todayOctober 7, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Council Takes Action Amid Severe Drought In response to the severe drought impacting Windhoek, the Municipal Council is enacting temporary measures to decrease irrigation in public gardens and green spaces. Cillie Kapolo from the City: todayOctober 7, 2024 23
insert_link Africa US ships Marburg vaccines to Rwanda after 11 die in outbreak The U.S. completed its first shipment of vaccines and therapeutic drugs for Marburg disease to Rwanda on Oct. 4. According to Thierry Roels, U.S. CDC Country Director in Rwanda, the U.S. is collaborating with Rwanda’s health ministry and international partners to initiate clinical trials. According to Reuters, additional shipments may be sent to support the trials. Rwanda reported its first Marburg outbreak in late September, with 36 cases and 11 […] todayOctober 7, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Activists and Citizens Forum has urged the government to abolish Legal Aid for criminal suspects South Africa's Activists and Citizens Forum has urged the government to abolish Legal Aid for criminal suspects, following the mass killing of 18 people in Lusikisiki. The forum claims taxpayers' money should not fund defense lawyers for violent criminals. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem argues that current policies enable increased murder rates, kidnappings, and violent crimes. He calls for immediate policy change: todayOctober 7, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia All Peoples Party Deputy President Linus Muchila Confirms Party’s Vitality Linus Muchila, deputy president of the All Peoples Party, affirmed that the party is alive and well, dismissing recent rumors of its decline. He made this statement during the launch of the party's manifesto on Saturday in Rundu. In a separate event, the Popular Democratic Movement conducted its electoral college at the Gateway Centre in Windhoek. Here’s Manuel Ngaringombe, the party’s spokesperson: In the interim, the Republican Party's Henk Mudge […] todayOctober 7, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics 7 October 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Activity Slows in Namibia Amid Currency Adjustments and Global Concerns Business Registrations Decline in Namibia Economic activity in Namibia experienced a slowdown in the second quarter of 2024, with business registrations falling by 34% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Bank of Namibia, as reported by The Brief. This downturn was evident in both close corporations, which saw a significant drop of 37.7%, and private companies, which recorded an 8.4% year-on-year decrease. The decline […] todayOctober 7, 2024 23
insert_link Business / Economics MTC Launches Mobile Financial Service to Boost Financial Inclusion Mobile Telecommunications Limited has introduced MTC Maris, a new mobile financial service aimed at serving over 50% of Namibians without access to traditional banking. The Brief reports that the service enables users to send, receive, and manage money via mobile phones, promoting financial inclusion. MTC's Chief Human Capital, Corporate Affairs, and Marketing Officer, Tim Ekandjo, highlighted that MTC Maris will complement existing banking services, offering more options for users. todayOctober 7, 2024 11
insert_link World Hurricane Milton heads for already storm-ravaged Florida Another hurricane is barreling towards the already storm-ravaged US gulf-coast. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida while the state is still clearing up from the effects of hurricane Helene. Our US correspondent Kate Fisher has the report for us: todayOctober 7, 2024 28
insert_link Health / Medical Shangula commissions Oshakati dialysis unit The Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula commissioned the 12-Bed Dialysis Unit at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana Region. From the North, our Maria Namupala compiled this report: todayOctober 7, 2024 15