insert_link South Africa S.A National Nuclear Regulator has extended Eskom’s license to operate Unit One of the Koeberg nuclear power station The S.A National Nuclear Regulator has extended Eskom's license to operate Unit One of the Koeberg nuclear power station for an additional 20 years. This decision follows extensive public consultations and technical reviews. The unit, generating 920 megawatts, will now operate until July 2044. The NNR will deliberate on the extension for Unit Two at a later date. Eskom's spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, has assured the public of Koeberg's safety and […] todayJuly 16, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Logos Hope Hosts Diverse Events at Walvis Bay Port, Featuring Business Symposium and Crew Experience Logos Hope recently held a range of engaging events at Walvis Bay Port, targeting various demographics from children to parents. Key attractions included the Namibia Business Symposium by Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the immersive Crew for a Day program, providing a firsthand look into daily life aboard the ship. Project Manager : Paolenta Kevo todayJuly 16, 2024 24
insert_link World UN puts price on removing rubble from Gaza Rebuilding and removing all the rubble in Gaza, the UN says will cost between 500 million and 600 million dollars. This latest UN assessment comes as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its eighth month, with parts of Gaza completely destroyed. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJuly 16, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Logos Hope in Walvis Bay: A Week of Community Engagement and Inspiration In a bustling week of community engagement and profound inspiration, the Logos Hope has made an indelible mark on Namibia, anchored in the scenic port of Walvis Bay. At the helm of this transformative visit is Project Manager Paolenta Kevo, orchestrating a series of impactful events and welcoming over 26,000 visitors aboard this floating cultural haven. From the outset, the Logos Hope has not merely been a vessel but a […] todayJuly 16, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has declared the recent Cabinet Lekgotla a success President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has declared the recent Cabinet Lekgotla a success. The gathering, attended by 32 ministers, 43 deputy ministers, and department directors-general, set the government of national unity's Statement of Intent as the guiding document for the seventh parliament. The president says he will outline the Lekgotla outcomes on Thursday during a joint sitting for the Opening of Parliament Address, coinciding with Nelson Mandela International Day: […] todayJuly 16, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia City Of Windhoek issues notice on scheduled Water Interruptions in certain areas across the city The City Of Windhoek has issued a notice on scheduled Water Interruptions in certain areas across the city starting today until Thursday. For today, the Eros suburb is affected. The local authority's, Lydia Amutenya. todayJuly 16, 2024 48
insert_link Africa UK Court Dismisses P&ID Appeal And Upholds Nigeria’s £43 Million Award A UK court has ruled in favour of Nigeria in an appeal filed by the Process & Industrial Development or P&ID challenging a previous ruling over what currency the payment of the legal costs incurred by Nigeria in a lawsuit involving the firm would be. This follows a judgment in December last year which dismissed an award of $11 billion damages to P & ID over a failed oil and […] todayJuly 16, 2024 19
insert_link World United States in “heightened threat environment” following Trump shooting As Mayorkas slams conspiracies US Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas warns the United States is now in a "heightened threat environment" after the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. But Secretary Mayorkas says he still has "100% confidence" in the Secret Service, despite Saturday's shooting. Benji Hyer was at the White House press briefing. todayJuly 16, 2024 29
insert_link Africa Nigeria and UAE Agree to Resume Travel Amid Currency Settlement Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to resume travel between the two countries, announced Nigeria's information minister on Monday according to Reuters. The UAE halted visa issuance to Nigerians in 2022 when Emirates Airline suspended flights, citing challenges in repatriating funds from Nigeria. Nigeria's central bank has since resolved a backlog of approximately $137 million in foreign exchange owed to international airlines. todayJuly 16, 2024 6