insert_link Namibia McHenry Venaani Announces Final Bid for PDM Leadership, Prepares for Political Retirement McHenry Venaani, the leader ofthe official opposition, the Popular Democratic Movement, has announced that he will be running for the presidency of his party for the final time before retiring from politics. The PDM is set to hold its elective congress in Katima Mulilo from August 22 to 24 to elect new leadership for the next five years. Venaani, who has led the party for 10 years, expressed his intent […] todayJuly 31, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Electricity and Energy minister has confirmed continued collaboration with SALGA and municipalities S.A's Electricity and Energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has confirmed continued collaboration with SALGA and municipalities to develop a robust electricity pricing plan. Ramokgopa has assured South Africans of his commitment to finding a solution to the rising cost of electricity. He emphasised the importance of working with Nersa to protect consumers, including the poor and marginalised, while maintaining affordability and competitiveness: todayJuly 30, 2024 13
insert_link World At least eight people with stab injuries have been admitted to hospital after an attack in north-west England At least eight people with stab injuries have been admitted to hospital after an attack in north-west England. One man has been detained, and a knife seized. It's thought many of those injured are children. Stuart Smith reports. todayJuly 30, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Mariental Bid Emotional Farewell to Katrina Hanse-Himarwa with Tributes and Remembrance Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, former Minister of Education, Arts and Culture and the first female Governor of the Hardap Region, passed away on 14 July 2024. Her final journey back to Mariental, her hometown, was marked by a profound outpouring of grief and respect. On 26 July, the town honored her legacy by renaming a street in her name. The ceremony, attended by prominent figures including Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Ambassador […] todayJuly 30, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia UNFPA and Japanese Embassy Donate Over N$220,000 in Sanitary Pads to Girls Across Namibia The United Nations Population Fund, in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in Namibia, has donated sanitary pads worth over N$220,000 to support 6,000 vulnerable adolescent girls in six Namibian regions. Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, praised the donation during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health and Social Services head office, highlighting its role in addressing period poverty and its impact on girls' education and participation […] todayJuly 30, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef K. Sheehama Talks to Future Media’s Leonard Witbeen on Economic Views Recently, Josef K. Sheehama, a distinguished business and economics researcher, shared his insights on the future of Namibia’s economic landscape. With a career spanning over two decades in banking and finance, Sheehama, who currently manages private banking at Standard Bank, discussed the differences between green hydrogen and the blue economy and how Namibia can leverage its resources to boost economic development and job creation. The Green Hydrogen vs. Blue Economy […] todayJuly 30, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Activist Calls for Massive Housing Supply to Address Windhoek’s Housing Crisis In a recent interview, the Activist-in-Chief, Job Amupanda of Affirmative Repositioning highlighted the pressing housing crisis in Namibia, emphasizing that the imbalance between supply and demand is driving up prices. He argued that to counteract exorbitant housing costs in Windhoek, a significant increase in housing units—around 10,000—would be essential to stabilize prices. todayJuly 30, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer Mandla Msibi remains in effect In South Africa, the suspension of former ANC Mpumalanga treasurer, Mandla Msibi remains in effect. The party's national disciplinary committee upheld his suspension for attempting to sabotage the ANC’s January 8 celebrations by organising a protest. Despite calls for a harsher sentence, the committee maintained the three-year suspension, dismissing Msibi's appeal. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says Msibi remains a party member, with an opportunity for reconciliation: todayJuly 30, 2024 8
insert_link World UN officials condemn Golan Heights rocket attack United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres and other United Nations officials have condemned Saturday's rocket attack on a football field in the Golan Heights. According to reports at least 12 people were killed, mainly children and teenagers. Fears are mounting of full blown regional conflict amidst this latest attack between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah. Jody Jacobs reports. todayJuly 30, 2024 10
