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Rosa Namises and APP Back LGBTQI+ Rights Ahead of Elections….

Independent candidate Rosa Namises and the All People’s Party have expressed their support for the LGBTQI+ community, standing in contrast to most political parties, which have stated they do not back gay rights but still seek votes from the community. Speaking at a public engagement hosted by the Alliance Christian Churches of Namibia, APP President Ambrosius Kumbwa emphasized that the fundamental rights of the LGBTQI+ community are non-negotiable.

4 October, 2024

World

3 Police officers convicted in beating death of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis police officers have been convicted in the beating death of Tyre Nichols - an unarmed black man. Two others have pleaded guilty to the same charges. All the former officers are black. Nichols was pulled over for what was supposed to be a routine traffic stop in 2023, but it turned into one of the most brutal police beatings ever captured on video. Toni Waterman reports for […]

4 October, 2024

World

Japan airport reopens after US made bomb explodes

Japan’s Miyazaki airport is reopening after a dud American bomb exploded on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo.

3 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Household Credit Trends: Mixed Signals in August

Household credit data for August 2024 reveals a mixed trend, with total debt rising by N$125.94 million month-on-month and N$1.3 billion year-on-year, according to official figures. Despite this increase, says The Brief, a report from Simonis Storm Securities indicates that overall credit growth remains subdued. Notably, mortgage loans have declined by 1.1% year-on-year, reversing the 3.1% year-on-year growth seen in August 2023. This decline is largely attributed to the lingering […]

3 October, 2024

South Africa

DA in Tshwane says it is prepared to go to court to defend the metro’s administration against attacks

To S.A, where the DA in Tshwane says it is prepared to go to court to defend the metro’s administration against attacks. This comes after the ANC and the EFF criticised City manager Johann Mettler for reprimanding staff for the way they treated former mayor Cilliers Brink when he left the building after his removal last Thursday. The DA’s, Kwena Moloto, claims the ANC/EFF coalition will replace independent senior managers […]

3 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa Appoints Interim Executive Director

The Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa has appointed Francois Robinson, Manager for Regulatory Affairs at the Electricity Control Board of Namibia, as its interim Executive Director. According to The Brief, this decision follows the resignation of Elijah Sichone on August 15. RERA’s Executive Committee approved Robinson's appointment during a meeting on September 9, and it will remain in effect for six months or until a permanent Executive Director […]

3 October, 2024

World

FEMA has warned it may not have enough funding to make it through the rest of this year’s hurricane season

FEMA has warned it may not have enough funding to make it through the rest of this year's hurricane season. The US's emergency management agency says its resources have been stretched thin by relief efforts related to Hurricane Helene. Our Ira Spitzer brings us the report.

3 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Omaruru’s Town Council Chief Executive says the town is making progress with regards to road infrastructure

Omaruru's Town Council Chief Executive says the town is making progress with regards to road infrastructure. In a recent interview, Valentinus Sindongo provided this update.

3 October, 2024

Business / Economics

26 September-3 October 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap

This week’s economic highlights reflect a mixture of local and international developments impacting investment, currency stability, and market performance across various sectors. Namibia's Investment Reluctance A significant portion of Namibians are hesitant to invest, with the 2023 Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor revealing that 37% of the population is unwilling to accept any investment risks. This trend is particularly pronounced among younger consumers, indicating a broader reluctance to engage […]

3 October, 2024