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2334 Results / Page 90 of 260

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Namibia

Dippenaar to Appeal Conviction and 15-Year Sentence in Landmark Road Accident Murder Case

Jandré Dippenaar, convicted of six counts of murder following a 2014 fatal road collision, plans to appeal his conviction and 15-year prison sentence handed down by the Swakopmund Regional Court. This case marks the first time in Namibian legal history that someone was found guilty of murder, rather than culpable homicide, in connection with a fatal road accident. Regional magistrate Gaynor Poulton convicted Dippenaar of murder with intent, based on […]

today27 August, 2024

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World

Modi becomes first Indian leader to visit Ukraine

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ukraine, a month after he visited Russia for talks with President Putin. The trip to Kyiv is the first by an Indian leader in three decades, and it comes as the war in Ukraine continues. New Delhi has not publicly condemned Russia's invasion but Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over the conflict. He said India is ready to extend 'all possible cooperation' […]

today23 August, 2024

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Namibia

Namibia Breweries Invests N$337 Million in New Wine Packaging Line

Namibia Breweries Limited has invested N$337 million in a new wine packaging line, creating 16 new permanent jobs and offering permanent positions to 23 temporary staff according to The Brief. The new line, completed ahead of schedule, allows NBL to package popular wine brands locally. In addition, NBL has invested N$44 million in upgrading existing packaging lines and N$56 million in expanding its warehouse. This investment, driven by Heineken’s increased […]

today23 August, 2024

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South Africa

DA Criticizes South Africa’s Presidential Health Compact, Claims It Undermines Genuine Collaboration

In S.A, the DA has criticised the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact, highlighting vast opposition to the National Health Insurance Act. DA's Michele Clarke has commended groups like Business Unity South Africa and the South African Health Professionals Collaboration for refusing to sign. She argues that the Health Compact undermines genuine collaboration and is merely a coercive tactic:  

today23 August, 2024

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Namibia

NAMPORT’s N$4-Billion Lüderitz Expansion to Create Key Oil and Gas Supply Base

The Namibian Ports Authority is investing N$4 billion in the expansion of Lüderitz’s Robert Harbour to establish a crucial oil and gas supply base reports The Brief. Phase 1 includes building a 500-meter quay wall and reclaiming 14 hectares of land, with an Environmental Impact Assessment and Front-End Engineering Design underway. The first section of the quay wall is expected to be completed by mid-2027, with final completion by 2028. […]

today23 August, 2024

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Business / Economics

Namibia Breweries Contributes N$2.4 Billion to Economy and Expands Global Presence

Namibia Breweries Limited has contributed N$2.4 billion to the local economy through corporate taxes, customs duties, and excise fees reports The Brief. In the past year alone, the company paid N$800 million in corporate taxes and N$1.6 billion in customs and excise duties. NBL's beer exports reached N$747 million in 2023, reflecting its global competitiveness. Additionally, NBL was a major driver of foreign direct investment, with Heineken increasing its shareholding […]

today23 August, 2024

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Health / Medical

UK Regulator Rejects Alzheimer’s Drug for NHS

The UK health regulator has ruled out offering a much-anticipated Alzheimer drug to patients on the National Health Service after concluding the costs of the drug outweighed its benefits. But having passed safety tests, 'Lecanemab' could still be available privately for those able to pay tens of thousands of dollars per year for private treatment. Here's Stuart Smith with more from London.  

today23 August, 2024