insert_link Entertainment SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship. todayOctober 24, 2024 45
insert_link Business / Economics 24 October 2024 Biz News: Coastal Tourism Thrives Amidst Global Economic Shifts: A Look at September 2024’s Key Developments in Namibia and Beyond In September 2024, the coastal region witnessed a remarkable surge in tourism activity, achieving an impressive occupancy rate of 74.45%, the highest recorded in the country. This growth has been attributed to a variety of social, sporting, and leisure events, such as annual marathons and regional festivals, according to The Brief publication. The influx of visitors not only boosted local businesses but also underscored the region's potential as a vibrant […] todayOctober 24, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Nigerian President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Economic Challenges Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at improving government efficiency. Key appointments, according to Duetsche Welle, include new ministers for humanitarian affairs, trade, labor, and livestock development. Ten other ministers were reassigned to different portfolios, as the country grapples with worsening economic conditions and public discontent. todayOctober 24, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Nigeria experiences power outage Several communities across states in northern Nigeria are experiencing a power outage due to a fault in two circuit transmission lines. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. todayOctober 23, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics 18 October 2024 Morning Biz News: BoN to Launch Sustainability Forum, South Africa Eyes Lower Inflation, Nigeria Reaps Reform Benefits, UK Eases Fiscal Limits The Bank of Namibia , in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, NAMFISA, and various financial institutions, is preparing to introduce a coordinated forum to promote sustainability in the financial sector, according to The Brief. BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab announced that the platform, slated for launch in the coming weeks, will enhance coordination and collaboration on sustainability initiatives. In other financial news, South Africa’s central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, reaffirmed […] todayOctober 18, 2024 6
insert_link Africa 140 Die in petrol tanker explosion in Nigeria About 140 people who died after a petrol tanker exploded in Jigawa state, northwest Nigeria have been buried. Tesem Akende reports. According to Reuters, the fuel tanker overturned late on Tuesday after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded and killed at least 147 people, police and state emergency services said on Wednesday. The accident is one of the worst in recent times in […] todayOctober 17, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed at least 94 people A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed at least 94 people and left 50 injured. A police spokesperson told Al Jazeera many of the victims had been trying to collect fuel spilt on the road after the tanker crashed in northern Jigawa state. Hundreds of people have been killed in tanker accidents in various parts of Nigeria. In some of the cases, the majority of the victims are […] todayOctober 17, 2024 5
insert_link Oshiwambo Otenga yomahooli ya kondama noku topa,noku faalela oomwenyo dhaantu 94 mo Nigeria Otenga yomahooli oya kondama noku topa mo Jigawa state monooli ya Nigeria ohela,sho omuhingi a nyengwa okuyi kondolola,noku faalela oomwenyo dhaantu 94,noku ehameka yeli 50. Omupopiliko gopolisi nena okwati oshiponga osha holoka oshinano shoo Km 530 monooli yoshilandopangelo Abuja. Onzonkundana yo Reuters oya lopota kutya omaso ogaakwashigwana mboka kwali ya ngundumana oku kutha omahoooli motenga sho yiihatapo. Niihakanwa okwali kwa tegelelwa yi fumbikwe nena. Oondjila odhindji mo Nigeria kadhili muukwatya […] todayOctober 16, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s Belemaoil Resumes Operations at Oil Mining Lease 55 After Three-Year Shutdown Nigerian independent producer, Belemaoil Producing announced the resumption of operations at its Oil Mining Lease 55, which had been halted for three years due to facility damage caused by theft. CNBCAfrica indicates that the company acquired OML 55, situated approximately 40 km west of the Bonny oil export terminal in a swampy to shallow water area, from Chevron Corp in February 2015. Operations were suspended in 2021 due to rampant […] todayOctober 15, 2024 4