insert_link Namibia Okombahe Settlement Office Unveils Promising Development Initiatives for Daures Constituency Mr. Ben !Ganeb of the Okombahe Settlement Office in Daures constituency shared exciting updates on upcoming development initiatives poised to make a substantial impact on the local community. The Okombahe Settlement Office takes pride in introducing new projects that not only enhance infrastructure but also address the crucial challenge of unemployment in the area. todayFebruary 12, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa Court Postpones Case Against Eskom Safety Risk Manager on Charges of Fraud and Corruption South Africa's Middleburg Regional Court has deferred the case against Eskom Safety Risk Manager Thandi Ruth Magagula, based in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, to March 26, 2024. Magagula faces charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering following her arrest by the Hawks in Middelburg. The allegations center around her purported failure to disclose a conflict of interest while concurrently serving as an Eskom manager and a director of a company providing services […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Namibia Declares National Mourning Day and Funeral Arrangements for Late President Hage G. Geingob President Nangolo Mbumba has declared Sunday, February 25th, as the official burial date for the late President Hage G. Geingob, allowing the entire nation to collectively mourn. The main memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 24th, at Windhoek's Independence Stadium. The declaration of a national mourning day and funeral arrangements honors the late President and provides a platform for the nation to pay their respects. Newly appointed Information and […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 49
insert_link World Donald Trump’s NATO comment sparks backlash from White House and European leaders There's been a backlash from the White House and from leaders across Europe to Donald Trump's comments about NATO. At a campaign rally on Saturday the former president said the United States might not come to the aid of members of the alliance who aren't contributing enough to defense spending. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayFebruary 12, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia NAMFISA Warns Medical Aid Schemes Against Unauthorized Contribution Increases The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority cautions medical aid schemes against exceeding approved contribution percentages. NAMFISA's release emphasizes the violation of Section 31 of the medical aid fund, stipulating that any changes to registered medical aid funds' rules require approval from the Medical Aid Funds Registrar. This warning follows NAMFISA's imposition of a temporary cap on certain medical funds' annual contribution increases, restricting them to single-digit percentages. todayFebruary 12, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa South African Ministers Engage with NGOs on Draft White Paper for Human Settlements South Africa's Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete are set to lead a roundtable discussion with NGOs and Civil Society Organizations to discuss the Draft White Paper on Human Settlements. The Ministry's spokesperson, Hlengiwe Nhlabathi-Mokota, underscores the paper's goal of refining the department's strategy for ensuring adequate housing by extending it to qualifying beneficiaries. She stated the importance of public input, with the deadline for […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics 12 Feb 2024 Biz News: Economic Insights: Plastic Bag Pricing Probe, Sasol’s Profit Dip, Moody’s Downgrades Niger, and Bezos’ Amazon Share Sell-Off 1. Investigation Launched into Potential Overpricing of Plastic Bags In a bid to ensure fair pricing and compliance with regulations, Namibia's Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry have initiated an investigation into the pricing practices of retailers concerning plastic bags. Minister Pohamba Shifeta acknowledges preliminary findings revealing that some stores are charging between N$1 and N$5 per plastic carry bag, potentially exceeding government-mandated rates. This move reflects the government's commitment to […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 9
insert_link World Donald Trump wins in a landslide in Nevada Former US President Donald Trump has swept to victory in the Republican Party's caucus in Nevada, taking home a whopping 99% of the vote. It means he'll win all the state's delegates as part of a system used in the United States to choose a Presidential nominee, a race in which he comfortably leads Nikki Haley, who this time wasn't even on the ballot. Benji Hyer reports. todayFebruary 12, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Inkatha Freedom Party Deems State of the Nation Address Uninspiring and a Repetition of Past Years South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party criticizes President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent State of the Nation Address, describing it as uninspiring and a mere repetition of the past five years. President Ramaphosa aimed to spotlight the achievements of the past three decades during the ANC's sixth administration, asserting that South Africa has made significant progress since apartheid. However, IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa contends that the address amounted to an admission of failure, […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 11