insert_link Business / Economics 02 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Partners with Antila Consultancy to Host Inaugural Local Content Conference The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), in collaboration with Antila Consultancy, is proud to announce the inaugural Namibian Local Content Conference (NLCC), scheduled to take place from April 16th to April 18th. This groundbreaking conference aims to bolster local participation in Namibia's burgeoning oil and gas sector. With Namibia's oil and gas industry rapidly expanding, the NLCC serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogue and collaboration among […] todayApril 2, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine to Implement Voluntary Retrenchment B2Gold, a Canadian-listed company, has announced plans for approximately 300 mining workers at its Otjikoto Mine to undergo voluntary retrenchment this year. The decision comes as the mine approaches open pit closure, leading to a reduction in mining production and the need for fewer personnel. Currently employing around 890 workers, the affected employees primarily belong to the open pit mining department. B2Gold Spokesperson Namasiku Nalisa confirmed the notice, clarifying that […] todayApril 2, 2024 13
Namibia Prime Minister Participates in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Anti-Corruption Forum Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is currently in Paris attending the annual Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The 2024 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum brings together leaders from various nations to discuss strategies for addressing global corruption challenges through anti-corruption policies and integrity frameworks. This forum serves as a platform to explore innovative approaches and collaborative efforts aimed at combating corruption on […] todayApril 2, 2024 13
insert_link World Russia carried out another round of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine’s already-crippled energy grid Russia carried out another round of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's already-crippled energy grid, reaching as far as Lviv, far from the frontlines. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayApril 2, 2024 17
insert_link Africa World Health Organisation says nearly 20 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of health assistance The World Health Organisation says nearly 20 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of health assistance following climate shocks and an ongoing armed conflict in the east of the country. The head of the global health body, Tedros Ghebreyesus says they are working with the Congolese government to address some of the health needs. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayApril 2, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa DA Raises Concerns Over Alleged Hiring of Individual with Sexual Harassment Allegations The DA in Gauteng has voiced its dismay over the alleged hiring of Vernon Naidoo by the provincial Department of Social Development, who reportedly has a history of facing sexual harassment allegations. Naidoo has been employed as a member of the forensic audit team. MEC for Social Development, Mbali Hlophe, has stated that hiring forensic auditors is not under her jurisdiction. Refiloe Nt'sekhe from the DA expressed serious concerns over […] todayMarch 28, 2024 39
insert_link World Interpol Chief Warns of Global Scale of Human Trafficking Tied to Cyber Scams in South East Asia The head of Interpol warns human trafficking linked to cyber scams in Southeast Asia is now a global crisis. Speaking in Singapore, Jurgen Stock said illicit proceeds have expanded to as much as $3 trillion a year. Patrick Fok reports. todayMarch 28, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Significant HIV Treatment Numbers in Oshikoto Region Reported Saara Ndjimba, a representative from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, disclosed at the Oshikoto regional AIDS coordination committee meeting in Omuthiya that as of February 2024, a total of 22,970 individuals are receiving antiretroviral therapy for HIV treatment in the Oshikoto Region. Of these, 15,326 are females, while 7,644 are males. Ndjimba emphasized that individuals aged 20 years and above constitute the majority receiving ART. Furthermore, she encouraged […] todayMarch 28, 2024 37
insert_link World Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage, after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to such unions. That takes it one step closer to becoming the only South East Asian country to recognise same-sex unions. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 28, 2024 23
