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Namibia

Oshikuku Town Council Allocates 23 Residential Plots to Shack Dwellers Federation Beneficiaries

The Oshikuku Town Council recently distributed 23 residential plots to beneficiaries of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia as part of their ongoing efforts to tackle the housing shortage in the area. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Town Mayor Julia Endjambi reiterated the council's dedication to providing affordable land to individuals with ultra and low incomes. She emphasized that a portion of land allocations by the council are consistently reserved […]

today19 April, 2024

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Namibia

Namibia Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Tensions in Middle East

International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, has expressed Namibia's growing concern over developments in the Middle East. In a statement, Mushelenga highlighted the potential for current events to escalate into a broader conflict in the region and beyond. He emphasized Namibia's call for maximum restraint to avoid exacerbating the already delicate situation underscoring that attacks, counterattacks, and threats of reprisals are detrimental to peace, a commitment all United Nations […]

today19 April, 2024

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World

U.S Congress mulls over foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine

Lawmakers in the United States are discussing a new set of foreign aid bills which Congressional leaders are hoping to pass this weekend. They include roughly $95 billion worth of spending to support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — as well as providing humanitarian relief to Gaza. Pressure to approve the funding has intensified following Iran's airstrikes on Israel last week. On Thursday, the US unveiled sanctions against the Iranian regime. […]

today19 April, 2024

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World

Google fires 28 employees over anti-Israel protests

Google has fired 28 employees for protesting the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government to provide cloud and artificial intelligence services. The search engine giant called the protests on Google property "unacceptable" while protest organizers accused Google of firing workers "indiscriminately". Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.  

today19 April, 2024

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South Africa

S.A Public Protector Office Ordered to Explain Gratuity Delay to Former Chief

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the Office of the South African Public Protector to submit its reasons today for not disbursing a ten-million-rand gratuity to former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, as per the court's directive. Delays in Mkhwebane's urgent challenge were caused by the office's failure to promptly provide essential documents. According to News24, Judge Colleen Collis attributed the application's delayed readiness solely to the actions of the […]

today19 April, 2024

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Namibia

SADC Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Labour Migration Through Skills Development

The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry alongside the International Labour Organization, hosted a pivotal workshop on labour migration within SADC. Stakeholders emphasized Skills Portability, Recognition, and Anticipation, aiming to bolster institutional frameworks and policies. Lydia Indombo: the Executive Director at the Ministry.  

today19 April, 2024

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Business / Economics

19 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Highlights and Financial Indicators

1. Namibia's Green Industrialization Drive: Namibia is at the forefront of a pioneering effort to repurpose its rail assets, with the aim of driving green industrialization. James Mnyupe, Green Hydrogen Commissioner, emphasizes the country's strategic geographic location and abundant renewable energy sources as key drivers for sustainable economic development. 2. Job Cuts in South Africa's Mining Sector: Sibanye Stillwater has announced plans to shutter its 4 Belt shaft at Marikana, […]

today19 April, 2024