insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Uhuru Dembers Talks More On Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Mining Indaba In a recent address at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Mining Indaba, Uhuru Dembers, Director of the Desk for Social Development of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia, and associated with the Social Economic Justice Unit of the Council of Churches in Namibia, shared insights into the outcomes of the national alternative mining conference held on January 29th and 30th, 2024. A Landmark Gathering for Namibia's Mining […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst weighs in on Namibia, corruption and the Anti Corrupion Commission Following South Africa's unprecedented low ranking of 41 out of 100 in the Corruption Perception Index, the Democratic Alliance underscores the urgent necessity to establish an independent anti-corruption body. It directly links the escalated corruption levels to the African National Congress' systemic infiltration of the public sector and cadre deployment. Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya weighs in on Namibian and its Anti Corrupion Commission. todayFebruary 2, 2024 9
insert_link Uncategorized Declining Affordability: Michael Saddam Amushelelo Voices Concerns on Housing Accessibility for Domestic Workers Post-Independence In a recent interview with Future Media News, Michael Saddam Amushelelo expressed a prevailing sentiment that, unlike the pre-Independence era, domestic workers struggle to afford housing in the present day. Amushelelo emphasized the need for action by the establishment of a union to address and combat the housing challenges faced by workers in the current socio-economic landscape. todayFebruary 2, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Hosts Namibia’s Inaugural National Alternative Mining Indaba The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation held a National Alternative Mining Indaba- the first ever in Namibia. The event was under the theme Increasing The Revenues and Benefits from the Mining and Exstractive Sector To Address The Socio-Economic Challenges of Poverty, Unemployment and Inequality. Uhuru Dempers from the Desk For Social Development of ELCRN todayFebruary 2, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa ANC Electoral Committee Reports Progress in Candidate Selection for Upcoming Elections The ANC's electoral committee has revealed encouraging advancements in the ongoing candidate selection process for the upcoming elections. Anticipated to conclude by mid-February, this process encompasses the nomination of three premier candidates from each province. Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary-general, shared insights during a post-National Executive Committee briefing, stating that the candidates will undergo interviews at a later stage. The specific timing for these interviews will be determined by the […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 5
insert_link World Biden sanctions Israeli settlers for West Bank violence The United States says it intends to place sanctions on any Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The new executive order sees four people immediately blacklisted with financial and travel restrictions. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayFebruary 2, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 2 FEBRUARY BIZ NEWS: Exciting Developments in Mining, Media, and Finance: A Roundup of Recent Market News B2Gold Corp Unveils Promising Exploration Results in Namibia In a recent announcement, B2Gold Corp has shared encouraging exploration results from the Antelope deposit within Namibia's Otjikoto Mine. The positive outcomes, particularly from the Springbok and Oryx Zones, hint at the potential establishment of a new underground mine. Clive Johnson, B2Gold's Chief Executive Officer, expressed optimism, highlighting a significant opportunity for expanding gold production in the region. This development underscores the […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 2
insert_link World U.S. strikes approved in Iraq & Syria as response to deadly Jordan attack U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News that plans are going ahead for strikes in Iraq and Syria, in retaliation for the drone attack that killed 3 personnel in Jordan. However, there are concerns that further violence may escalate a volatile region. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayFebruary 2, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Eskom Extends Load-Limiting Project to Gauteng to Mitigate Load-Shedding Challenges In response to ongoing challenges posed by load-shedding, Eskom has expanded its load-limiting project to Gauteng following a successful pilot in Fourways. The initiative, designed to optimize electricity consumption during load-shedding stages one to four, focuses on areas equipped with smart meters, enabling remote control of electricity capacity. Eskom spokesperson Amanda Qithi explained that customers in these areas will receive prompts to reduce consumption an hour before load-shedding, ensuring continued […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 3
