insert_link Namibia Lions Roaming Kavango East Region Prompt School Closures The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry confirms three lion sightings in Mukwe constituency, Kavango East Region, with tracks indicating movement towards Mbwata Village. Monitoring efforts suggest a split in the group, with only male and female tracks observed. In response, four schools in the Mukwe Circuit have temporarily halted classes. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. todayMay 17, 2024 49
insert_link Business / Economics 17 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Financial Landscape: Insights from Namibia to Asia In the dynamic world of finance, each day unveils a new narrative, weaving together the intricate threads of economic indicators and market movements. From the southern tip of Africa to the bustling trading floors of Asia, the past week has been a tapestry of noteworthy developments that offer insights into the global financial landscape. 1. Namibia Revenue Agency's Surprising Triumph The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has emerged as a beacon […] todayMay 17, 2024 13
insert_link World South Africa says Rafah offensive is part of Israeli endgame South Africa says the military offensive in Rafah marks a new and horrific stage in Israel's war in Gaza. The comments were made during a hearing at the International Court of Justice on Thursday. Pretoria has brought a case against Israel to the UN's top court accusing it of violating the genocide convention. William Denselow has more for us and reports from the Hague where the ICJ is located. todayMay 17, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Paratus Namibia Doubles Market Cap with N$600 Million Capital Raise Paratus Namibia, under Managing Director Andrew Hal, raises over N$600 million through a recent Rights Issue and investment campaign, doubling its market capitalization on the Namibian Stock Exchange. The capital comes from various investors, including the Paratus Group, employees, institutional, and retail investors. Cirrus Capital's economist Robert McGregor. todayMay 17, 2024 21
insert_link World U.S president blocks release of interview recordings U.S president Joseph Biden has blocked the release of audio recordings of his interviews with special counsel Robert Hur over his handling of classified documents. Hur questioned the president's memory and mental agility in a damning report earlier this year. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayMay 17, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Keetmanshoop’s Municipality Reshuffles Councillors and Management Committee Members In a recent shake-up, the Keetmanshoop Municipality witnessed changes in its council and management committee. Easter Isaak, Johannes Vries, and Annalize Knaus of the Landless People's Movement were affected. Isaak shifted from deputy mayor to chairperson of the management committee, Vries transitioned to an ordinary committee member, and Knaus assumed the role of deputy mayor. Mayor McDonald Hanse and committee member Fatima Jossop maintained their positions, while Johannes Nghidinwa and […] todayMay 17, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President has called for accountability for last week’s building collapse tragedy in George S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for accountability for last week's building collapse tragedy in George. Eighty-one people were on site when the building under construction collapsed, resulting in 33 deaths. Twelve of the injured are still in hospital with 19 people still missing. Ramaphosa addressed the families of the victims and urged patience during the investigations. He praised the disaster management team's commitment to the ongoing rescue and recovery […] todayMay 17, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Charges Against City of Windhoek Cleaners and Activist Michael Amushelelo Dropped in Public Violence Case Three contract cleaners from the City of Windhoek, along with social activist Michael Amushelelo, faced charges of inciting public violence after participating in a strike for better working conditions. However, the court ordered the matter to be struck off the roll and refunded bail money to the suspects. The strike involved over 100 street cleaners demanding improved conditions and permanent contracts. Despite a trial scheduled for Wednesday, a decision from […] todayMay 16, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa S.A union Cosatu maintains that South Africa’s healthcare crises demand the implementation of a National Health Insurance S.A union Cosatu, says it remains convinced that South Africa’s myriad of healthcare crises require the creation of a National Health Insurance. Its spokesperson Matthew Parks says it is critical government move with speed to resource and build a quality NHI, that will guarantee quality, accessible, and affordable universal health coverage for all citizens: todayMay 16, 2024 11
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
