insert_link South Africa SA’s AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country’s Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law SA's AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country's Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law. The bill amends sections of the South African Schools Act of 1996 to respond to administrative and governance problems in schools, and to transform the education system as a whole. AfriForum’s, Alana Bailey, says it is clear that the Bela Bill is undesirable and impracticable. todayApril 10, 2024 17
insert_link World Trump bid to delay trial denied An appeals court in New York has rejected Donald Trump's efforts to delay his upcoming criminal trial. The case against Trump is scheduled to begin on Monday and centers around accusations that he paid hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. William Denselow reports from New York. todayApril 10, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Residents of Tsumeb Voice Concerns Over Town’s Leadership and Unaddressed Issues Concerns have been raised by some residents of Tsumeb regarding the town's leadership, citing issues such as town cleanliness, water challenges, and poor infrastructure as major grievances. Leonard Carlos, a resident, expressed frustration over what he perceives as the leadership's incompetence and lack of responsiveness to community concerns. Another resident, speaking anonymously, echoed Carlos's sentiments, suggesting that a change in leadership might be necessary for the town's improvement. todayApril 10, 2024 4
insert_link World Police in London, Paris and Madrid are on high alert ahead of this week’s Champions League Quarter Finals, after an apparent threat by Islamic State. Police in London, Paris and Madrid are on high alert ahead of this week's Champions League Quarter Finals, after an apparent threat by Islamic State. Organisers say they are aware of the threats, but that the matches will go ahead as planned. Simon Gaitán reports. todayApril 10, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa S.A’s RISE Mzansi Expresses Concern Over Rising Crime and Violence in Gauteng S.A's RISE Mzansi has voiced apprehension regarding the escalating levels of crime and violence in Gauteng. In the latest incidents, two educators were tragically shot and killed in Vanderbijlpark and Daveyton last week. Provincial quarterly crime statistics indicate that between October and December last year, 1,787 individuals were murdered in the province. Tebogo Moalusi, spokesperson for RISE Mzansi, warns that Gauteng is gradually transforming into a gangster state due to […] todayApril 10, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News – April 10, 2024: Galp Energia’s N$2.4 Billion Namibian Investment, Rand Strength, and Market Stability Dominate Financial Landscape” Galp Energia Invests N$2.4 Billion in Namibia, Prioritizing Local Suppliers Galp Energia, a prominent player in the energy sector, has announced a significant investment of approximately N$2.4 billion in Namibia's upstream projects in 2023. Notably, over 61% of this investment has been allocated to local suppliers, underlining the company's commitment to fostering local economic growth. Filipe Silva, CEO of Galp Energia, emphasized the company's strategic focus on growth, with a […] todayApril 10, 2024 17
insert_link World UN says aid deliveries into Gaza are still being obstructed The United Nations says its still facing numerous challenges with aid delivery especially into the north of Gaza. It says Israel's inspection rules are still hindering certain items from being transported. However, Israel says several trucks are being allowed to enter the enclave, something the UN disputes. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayApril 10, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia National Petroleum Corporation Alerts Public to Email Scam The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has issued a warning about a scam involving fraudulent emails purportedly from NamCor. Scammers are using email addresses ending in "namcor-na.com" to trick individuals into paying for Request for Quotation documents. Paulo Coelho, NamCor's Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, elaborates on the deceptive scheme. todayApril 10, 2024 45
insert_link Namibia FNB House Price Index: Diverse Growth Trends Across Segments and Regions The FNB Namibia House Price Index for Quarter 4 of 2023 showed 1.5% 12-month average growth, down from the previous quarter. Segments varied, with declines in small and medium segments, while large and luxury segments surged. Ruusa Nandago, FNB Namibia Economist, provided insights. todayApril 10, 2024 40
