insert_link Business / Economics 24 April Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Exchange Control Policies Pose Challenges to Oil and Gas Sector Expansion The Brief reports that Higino Mutemba, Head of Oilfield Services at RMB, has raised concerns about Namibia's stringent exchange control policies potentially hindering the country's ambitious plans for its burgeoning oil and gas sector. Despite Namibia's efforts to regulate foreign currency flows, Mutemba warns that these policies could deter international investors, drawing attention to the difficulties encountered in repatriating funds from other African nations. Namibia has been actively seeking to […] todayApril 24, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa Power Restored at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital After Substation Fire The Gauteng Health Department has confirmed the restoration of power supply to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital following an outage caused by a burnt feeder board at the Ridge substation. City Power's team successfully restored power this morning, according to Motalatale Modiba from the department. Since Sunday, the hospital had been relying on backup generators due to the outage, which affected multiple areas of Johannesburg. todayApril 24, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Launch of First Fatty Oils Export Guide for MSMEs in Collaboration with German Agency The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, alongside the German Agency for International Cooperation Namibia, unveiled the inaugural Namibia Fatty Oils Export Guide for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Gerold Dreyer, MSME Market Access and Export Promotion Consultant at NIPDB, introduced the initiative. todayApril 24, 2024 31
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Wade Henckert on Broadcasting and Elections Recently, in a discussion on the potential implications of broadcasters going off-air due to labor disputes, political analyst Wade Henckert shared insightful perspectives on how such a scenario could impact the electoral landscape of Namibia, especially in the context of the upcoming 2024 elections. Henckert emphasized the critical role that broadcasting channels play in facilitating an informed electorate. Without access to these channels, voters would face significant limitations in obtaining […] todayApril 24, 2024 18
insert_link World Japan former PM meets with Trump Japan’s government is declining to comment on a meeting between former Prime Minister Taro Aso and US presidential candidate Donald Trump. The two met at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday following a session of Trump’s criminal trial. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 24, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa S.A President Ramaphosa Commends Economic Growth on South Africa’s 30th Freedom Anniversary During the Worker Share Ownership Conference in Gauteng, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded the nation's economic advancements as it commemorates 30 years of freedom. Ramaphosa underscored the significance of competition laws supporting the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises and labor legislation promoting healthy labor relations. He emphasized the importance of policies aimed at empowering black South Africans, highlighting ownership schemes as valuable tools to enhance ownership opportunities. todayApril 24, 2024 13
Namibia Urging Youth Participation in 2024 Elections: Activist Emphasizes Vital Role in Democracy Encouragement for youth involvement in the upcoming 2024 general elections is strong, as their voices hold significant importance. Serron Nghoshi, a youth activist and regional coordinator for the Erongo Youth Forum, stressed the crucial nature of youth engagement in these elections, highlighting that it is not only beneficial but essential for the advancement and vitality of democracy. Nghoshi underscored the pivotal role of the youth in shaping the future of […] todayApril 23, 2024 18
insert_link World India’s election commission ‘declines comment’ on Modi hate speech India's election commission - the independent body that conducts polls in the country - is facing flak for failing to act against a hate speech made by incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Over the weekend, Modi told an election rally that his opponents would distribute the country's wealth to 'infiltrators' if voted back to power, a reference to the country's minority Muslim community. Neha Poonia has more. todayApril 23, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Cosatu Expresses Displeasure as Government Accepts Resignation of Suspended Military Veterans Director-General S.A union Cosatu says it is dismayed government has accepted the resignation of suspended Department of Military Veterans director-general Irene Mpolweni. Her departure follows a back-and-forth tussle between herself, who was facing a disciplinary hearing, and the department after her suspension in March last year. She was suspended over allegations of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure valued at over 200-million-rand. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says Mpolweni cannot be allowed to walk […] todayApril 23, 2024 12
