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Germany’s Embassy Boosts Karibib Kindergarten with substantial Donation

The Embassy of Germany in Namibia has contributed a generous donation of over $350,000 to a kindergarten in Karibib. The Emmau Children's Facility, located in Usab, sought financial assistance from Ambassador Hutter's office, resulting in this significant contribution. Ambassador Hutter elaborates on the profound impact of this initiative, emphasizing the embassy's commitment to supporting local communities. ENG

30 January, 2024

Uncategorized

Anti-Muslim hate rises in US

There's been a jump in cases of anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian discrimination and hate in the US since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Complaints increased by nearly 180 per cent in the three months afterwards, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

30 January, 2024

Africa

West African Military-Led States Exit ECOWAS Amid Democratic Rule Pressure

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, all under military leadership, have simultaneously announced their immediate departure from the Economic Community of West African States. Local Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in on the significance of this decision. Salomei Hei the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence explains the Economic implications this might have.

30 January, 2024

Business / Economics

BIZ NEWS: Economic Developments and Global Partnerships: A Roundup of Recent Updates

1. Trans-Kalahari Railway Tender Nears Conclusion for Crucial Botswana Connection The Namibian government is actively engaged in finalizing the awarding of the Trans-Kalahari railway tender, with the goal of establishing a vital connection with Botswana by the end of the current year. The tender, which concluded in November 2023, garnered significant interest from both international and local companies, reflecting a strategic move towards enhancing regional infrastructure. 2. Arcelormittal South Africa […]

30 January, 2024

World

US Defense Secretary returns to work at Pentagon

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned to work at the Pentagon after nearly a month's leave due to prostate cancer. His return comes after 3 US troops were killed in a drone attack in the Middle East.Nick Harper reports from Washington.

30 January, 2024

South Africa

City of Johannesburg Chief Whip Injured in South City Shooting During Official Council Business

In a startling turn of events, Sithembiso Zungu, the Chief Whip of the City of Johannesburg, sustained injuries in a shooting incident in the southern part of the city. According to spokesperson Vusi Gumbi, Zungu was engaged in official council business when the incident occurred. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, adding an element of concern to the incident involving a prominent municipal figure.

30 January, 2024

Namibia

Grootfontein Municipality Under Fire for Controversial N$2.9 Million Payout to Former CEO

The Grootfontein Municipality has come under scrutiny as it faced criticism for its decision to pay its former Chief Executive Officer, Kisco Sinvula, a substantial amount of N$2.9 million. A council member in the north-eastern town condemned the move, labeling it as a wasteful expenditure of public funds. This settlement is part of a series of negotiated deals, totaling approximately N$9 million, that the municipality has been entangled in since […]

30 January, 2024

World

China’s property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate

A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of property giant Evergrande. This after the indebted developer, with more than $300 billion of liabilities, failed to come up with a restructuring plan. Patrick Fok was outside the court in Hong Kong when the verdict was delivered.

29 January, 2024

South Africa

DA Urges Gauteng Education Department to Mandate Enhanced Safety Measures for School Outings

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is calling on the provincial Department of Education to mandate schools to implement comprehensive safety measures during outings, following the tragic passing of Latoya Temilton, a Grade Seven learner from Laerskool Queenswood in Pretoria, who drowned during a school excursion. Although the DA acknowledges the department's decision to initiate an independent investigation into the incident, Sergio dos Santos of the DA expresses deep concerns about […]

29 January, 2024