insert_link Business / Economics 27 September 2024 Morning Biz News: Hospitality, Job Losses, Global Markets, and Financial Indicators 1. Weddings Boost Hospitality Occupancy in Northern Namibia Weddings and related events had a positive impact on hospitality occupancy in northern Namibia during August 2024. Despite this boost, the national occupancy rate dropped to 63% from 68.9% in August 2023, according to a report from Simonis Storm Securities researcher Almandro Jansen, cited by The Brief. The occupancy rate remains a critical measure of activity within Namibia's hospitality sector. 2. […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Sudanese Army Launches Major Offensive Against RSF Amid Ongoing Civil War The Sudanese army has initiated a significant offensive against the Rapid Support Forces in the capital, Khartoum, as it attempts to reclaim lost territory since the conflict began in April 2023. BBC Africa has it that government forces conducted dawn strikes on RSF bases in Khartoum and Bahri. The ongoing civil war has led to approximately 150,000 deaths and displaced over 10 million people, contributing to what the UN describes […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Small Livestock Sector Sees 44.9% Drop in Exports for Q2 2024 The small livestock subsector experienced a sharp 44.9% drop in the number of animals marketed to export-approved abattoirs and butchers during Q2 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. This decline in exports led to a slight contraction in the sector, contrasting with the growth recorded in the same period of 2023. Ipumbu Sakaria from the agency. todaySeptember 27, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Lüderitz Career Fair Highlights Job Opportunities in Emerging Industries The Lüderitz Town Council, under the leadership of Mayor Phillippus Balhao, hosted a career fair aimed at informing local youth about various job opportunities emerging from the town's evolving industries. While many young people showed interest in the oil and gas sector, the event also emphasized other career options in related fields. todaySeptember 27, 2024 29
insert_link World New York Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges Federal prosecutors have indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams for allegedly soliciting and accepting illegal campaign contributions, charging him with bribery and fraud. The unsealed indictment claims that foreign nationals with influence over Adams provided him with gifts and favorable treatment before seeking benefits they believed he owed them. Mitch McCann is there and now reports: todaySeptember 27, 2024 8
insert_link World NYC Mayor’s home raided following indictment Police in New York City have raided the official residence of the mayor Eric Adams. It comes after he was indicted, following a year-long investigation into his staff and administration. It is the first time a sitting NYC mayor has been indicted. But New Yorkers say they're not surprised. todaySeptember 27, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Deputy Minister Witbooi Calls for Policy Frameworks on Migration Challenges Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, emphasized the need for countries to develop policy frameworks to address the challenges posed by increased migration. Speaking at a two-day workshop on counter-terrorism and migration in Windhoek, she noted the complexities of managing migration, particularly in southern Africa, where modern-day borders pose additional challenges. todaySeptember 27, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Rise Mzansi calls for a crisis plan on stolen police firearms South Africa's Rise Mzansi calls for a crisis plan as stolen police firearms are fueling criminal activities. Reports indicate that 371 firearms and over 29-thousand rounds of ammunition were lost or stolen between October last year and March this year, with Gauteng recording the highest number of incidents at 121. The party’s Makashule Gana says the alarming statistics, disclosed by Police minister Senzo Mchunu, include rifles often used in […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 11
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Rinaani Musutua: Tackling Namibia’s Hunger Crisis Through a Universal Basic Income Grant In an insightful interview with Rinaani Musutua, a prominent advocate for the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) in Namibia, the current socio-political landscape was laid bare. As part of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, Musutua spoke passionately about the recent incident at a SWAPO rally where food was distributed in a manner that many found dehumanizing. For Musutua, this event was a clear indicator of the systemic issues plaguing […] todaySeptember 25, 2024 19