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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Namibia

Clash Between Swapo and PDM Leaders Over Age of Election Candidates

A verbal confrontation has erupted between Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa and Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani concerning the nomination of older candidates for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. During a political rally in Okalongo on Saturday, Venaani urged Namibians not to support "pensioners" in the November election. He seemed to be referring to Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (71) and Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula (66). […]

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Namibia

AgriBank Mentor Advises Namibian Farmers on Drought Resilience and Business Approach

Arnold Gaseb, a mentor for the Kunene and Erongo regions with the Agricultural Bank of Namibia, emphasized the necessity for farmers to diversify their agricultural practices amidst Namibia's ongoing drought to ensure their survival. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session held at Africa Safari Lodge in Mariental, Gaseb stressed the importance of treating farming as a business endeavor. He highlighted the significance of collaboration among stakeholders in the farming industry […]

todayApril 12, 2024 18

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World

Maldives to woo Indian tourists back amid ongoing diplomatic spat

A key tourism body in Maldives says it plans to hold road shows in India, as part of a pan to woo Indian tourists back to the island nation.At the start of the year, a diplomatic spat between the two countries escalated after a few Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments online about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of Indians responded with a #BoycottMaldives campaign on social media.  

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South Africa

S.A’s Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the discontinuation of e-tolls is a triumph for democracy

S.A Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the discontinuation of e-tolls is a triumph for democracy. She oversaw the actual switching-off of the e-tolls at the South African National Roads Agency’s Central Operations Centre in Gauteng yesterday evening. She also visited the gantries on the N1 South Buccleuch Interchange. There has been an outcry over motorists still being liable to pay their e-toll debts. Chikunga says determining the fate of outstanding […]

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South Africa

City of Tshwane in South Africa’s Moody’s Outlook Shifts from Negative to Stable

The City of Tshwane in South Africa has greeted an improved outlook from Moody's Ratings, transitioning from negative to stable. This positive shift comes after a notice last month indicating the city's rating was under review for a potential downgrade. The development is expected to assist the municipality in stabilizing its finances and accessing capital funding for infrastructure projects. Jacqui Uys, Mayoral committee member for Finance, attributes this positive change […]

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Namibia

Cabinet Directs Collaboration for Electoral Act Amendment on Public Servant Resignations

Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice in revising Section 77 (4) (a) of the Electoral Act. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, announced this directive, emphasizing that the amendment aims to clarify the process of public servants resigning upon election or nomination to the National Assembly and regional councils. The proposed amendment seeks to establish clear legal […]

todayApril 12, 2024 16

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Namibia

Vice President Addresses Severe Drought Concerns, Pledges Mitigation Efforts

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah underscores the Namibian government's commitment to devising strategies to alleviate the impact of the ongoing drought. Speaking at a Swapo Party central committee meeting, she expressed deep concern over the lack of significant rainfall, highlighting the imminent threat to both people and livestock. With poor rainfall projections, Namibia anticipates a dire agricultural harvest, mirroring challenges faced by neighboring SADC countries like Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, which […]

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South Africa

Ratings Afrika’s recent report has shed some light on the financial struggles faced by South Africa’s municipalities

Ratings Afrika's recent report has shed some light on the financial struggles faced by South Africa's municipalities, attributing these challenges to weak governance. The report underscores the persistent issues surrounding financial sustainability, which in turn lead to inadequate service delivery for a significant portion of the population. The organisation's analyst Leon Claassen raised concerns about the potential for certain municipalities to become dysfunctional if these issues are not addressed effectively: […]

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