insert_link World Guterres calls for calm in the Middle East Diplomats in the UN Security Council called for restraint following Iran's drone attack on Israel on Saturday. The council met for an emergency meeting on Sunday with members fearing a full-blown spillover of the conflict in the region. Jody Jacobs reports from the U.N HQ in New York. today15 April, 2024
insert_link World The U.S is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack The U.S is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack. President Joseph Biden has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pledged support, but also cautioned against retaliation that could widen the Middle East conflict. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today15 April, 2024
insert_link Africa U.S to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict The United States is set to unveil an extra $100 million in aid on Sunday to address the conflict in Sudan, as per a statement reviewed by Reuters. This move by Washington aims to encourage international action ahead of the war's anniversary. According to the statement by Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the additional funding, initially disclosed by Reuters, will be directed towards emergency food […] today15 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibians Await Promises Fulfilled: A Look at Political Performance Over 34 Years Over the span of 34 years, many Namibians have faced disappointment as political leaders' promises, including improvements in healthcare, education, and housing, have largely remained unfulfilled. Professor Ndumba Kamwanya, a political analyst, provides insight into whether the government has acknowledged these shortcomings and extended apologies to the nation. today15 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Extends Timeline for Implementation of Electronic Fund Transfer Regulations The Bank of Namibia has announced a postponement in the implementation of the new regulations governing electronic fund transfers within the national Payment System Determination. Sandra Garises, the bank's principal communication officer, disclosed that PSD-9, initially set to take effect by the end of April, will now be enforced on September 30, 2024. She explains what it entails. today15 April, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical South Africa Recalls Johnson & Johnson Children’s Cough Syrup Over Concerns, Ben Nangombe weighs in with Namibia’s response South Africa's health regulator has declared the recall of several batches of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup due to the discovery of heightened levels of diethylene glycol. These affected batches were distributed across South Africa, Eswatini, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Ben Nangombe, the executive director at the Ministry of Health, provided insights into the local response during an interview with Future Media News. today15 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 15 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Transforming Elizabeth Bay: Standard Bank’s Energy Park Initiative In a bid to ignite infrastructure growth and leverage Namibia's resource potential, Standard Bank has unveiled an ambitious plan to rebrand Elizabeth Bay into an Energy Park, as reported by The Brief. This strategic move is poised to reshape the landscape of Elizabeth Bay, a mining community nestled 25 kilometers south of Lüderitz on Namibia's southern coast. The vision behind the Energy Park initiative extends beyond mere revitalization; it aims […] today15 April, 2024
insert_link World Biden says U.S won’t get involved in tit for tat strikes against Iran U.S President Joseph Biden has told Israel's leader the United States will not get involved in any tit for tat strikes against Iran. That's as G7 leaders have condemned Iran's drone attack against Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security. Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today15 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Tsintsabis Combined School Receives Stationery from Namib Desert Diamonds Foundation The Namib Desert Diamonds Foundation has generously donated stationery supplies valued at N$150,000 to Tsintsabis Combined School in the Oshikoto region. Our Northern Correspondent, Maria Namupala, provides further details. today15 April, 2024