insert_link Namibia Newborn Baby’s Remains Found in Plastic Bag in Omusati with Investigation Underway The police in Omusati are currently looking into a case involving the discovery of a newborn baby's remains in a plastic bag at an unserviced plot in Oshikuku. According to Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, community members stumbled upon the gruesome scene when they noticed pigs eating from the bag, prompting them to investigate further. Upon closer inspection, they found scattered bones and bloodstained baby clothes. The authorities have transferred the […] todayApril 30, 2024 8
insert_link World U.S. and Philippines Conduct Joint Amphibious Assault Drills in Annual Military Exercises Troops from the U.S and the Philippines are participating in amphibious assault drills as part of their annual two-week joint military exercises. The drills run until May 10 amid high tensions between Beijing and Manila who both have claims to maritime territory in the South China Sea, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayApril 30, 2024 20
insert_link 3 Namibia Security Association of Namibia hosts pivotal consultation on the security sector’s minimum wage The Security Association of Namibia is hosting a pivotal consultation on the security sector's minimum wage. SAN members, non-members, and stakeholders gather to address key negotiations with the Namibia Security Labour Forum. The organisation's Celeste Mhunduru expands. todayApril 30, 2024 34 3
insert_link South Africa ActionSA says it has received a deeply disturbing letter from the ANC Secretary General’s Office ActionSA says it has received a deeply disturbing letter from the ANC Secretary General’s Office, which appears to have been circulated to South African embassies. The letter reportedly urges the country’s diplomatic corps to assist in the ANC’s campaign abroad. ActionSA’s, Solly Moeng, says although South Africans are used to various shenanigans during election season by the ruling party, asking the country’s diplomatic representatives to mobilise votes abroad is a […] todayApril 30, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Trans Kalahari Corridor Cycle Challenge Evaluates Technology Integration and Land Use Cynthia Haimbodi, Deputy Director of Transport Policy at the Ministry of Works and Transport, highlights the ongoing 1,800-kilometer cycle challenge along the Trans Kalahari Corridor. The event, part of the corridor's 20th anniversary celebrations, involves cyclists from Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. Emphasizing the significance of the challenge, Haimbodi underscores its aim to assess technology integration and land use along the corridor. The cycling journey, spanning from Rustenburg, South Africa, […] todayApril 30, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Democratic Alliance has accused union federation Cosatu of being an enemy to the ten-million unemployed people S.A's Democratic Alliance has accused union federation Cosatu of being an enemy to the ten-million unemployed people. The party says the ANC, Cosatu, and the South African Communist Party, is an unholy alliance, which has contributed to the high unemployment rates through deliberate economic exclusion policies. With unemployment rates soaring to nearly 33-percent, the party claims the true minimum wage for many South Africans is zero. DA’s Mat Cuthbert pledges […] todayApril 30, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just completed a successful trip to China, to get permission to sell his car company’s Full Self-Driving technology Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just completed a successful trip to China, to get permission to sell his car company's Full Self-Driving technology. His trip comes just after Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit in a bid to improve communication and relieve tensions between China and the U.S. Caroline Malone reports. todayApril 30, 2024 29
insert_link World U.S Secretary of State Blinken urges Hamas accept ceasefire proposal U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed a possible ceasefire in Gaza with U.S allies in Saudi Arabia, urging Hamas to accept the proposal. Blinken has also warned Israel over its planned ground offensive in Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 30, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics 30 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Biz News Recap: Insights into Global Economic Developments Namibia's Beef Exports Surge in Q1 2024: Namibia's beef exports saw a significant uptick in the first quarter of 2024, with official figures indicating a total export volume of 2.9 million kilograms. The Brief reported that nearly half of these exports, approximately 1.27 million kilograms, were destined for the European Union. This surge in beef exports reflects Namibia's growing role in the global meat market. South Africa's Rand Strengthens: South […] todayApril 30, 2024 17
