The central bank, BON, forecasts slower GDP growth in 2025, Guinea-Bissau’s ousted president lands in Brazzaville after a military coup, and Ukraine reports progress in peace talks with the US. Plus, a Walvis Bay designer earns global praise for Miss Namibia’s national costume.
Namibia reports about 230 000 people living with HIV as World AIDS Day is commemorated. South Africa returns to the International Maritime Organisation Council, DRC and Rwanda presidents head to Washington to sign a peace deal, and Israel’s Netanyahu seeks a presidential pardon.
# BoN Warns of Slower Domestic Growth as Global Risks Persist.... # Analysts Credit Swapo Win to Policy Shift.... # Fuel Costs Increase in December ..... # Ramaphosa Hails G20 Declaration as Win for Multilateral Cooperation ......PLUS # India’s PM Modi's office steps in as pollution crisis in Delhi worsens
# December Fuel Prices Set to Rise.... # Swapo Lead Reflects Voter Confidence, according to analysts.... # Domestic Growth Slows Amid Manufacturing and Mining Weakness..... # South Africa’s G20 Leadership Boosts Continental Agenda – Ramaphosa ......PLUS #Mourners pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims.
Namibia marks a medical milestone with its first stem cell transplant, while low voter turnout and Swapo’s strong preliminary lead shape this week’s political landscape. Across the continent, anti-illicit finance efforts ramp up, the G20 faces reform calls, and global tensions simmer from Guinea-Bissau to Ukraine.
Swapo holds a strong preliminary lead in 56 constituencies as election results roll in, while Namibia’s hotel occupancy dips heading into the festive season. Plus, a South African tendpreneur denies links to a high-profile kidnapping, and Russia signals conditions for ending the war in Ukraine.
Namport issues a N$100 million dividend, Solidarity warns of major job losses in South Africa, and the U.S. announces a permanent halt on migration from third-world countries. Plus, President Trump honours a fallen National Guard member after a fatal shooting near the White House.
Swapo secures preliminary wins in 56 constituencies, rabies hits Pelican Point seals, and South Africa’s EFF marches to court over the Phala Phala case. Plus, Amnesty warns of continued threats to civilians in Gaza.
# Black Friday Alert: Standard Bank Urges Shoppers to Stay Scam-Safe.... # ECN Cites Delays in Vote Verification.... #In S.A, DA to Sue Tshwane Deputy Mayor Over Fraud ..... # AfDB and EIB Fund $275M Mauritania Railway Upgrade ......PLUS # UK Sees Sharp Drop in Net Migration
# ECN Says Results Will Follow Due Process.... # Standard Bank Warns: Don’t Let Scammers Ruin Your Black Friday.... # SA Denounces Guinea-Bissau Coup, Supports AU Action ..... # Kenya, Chinese Firms Kick Off $1.5B Highway Project ......PLUS #Putin says Russia will stop fighting when Ukraine withdraws from Donbas
A deadly high-rise fire in Hong Kong has claimed 55 lives, with hundreds still unaccounted for as firefighters battle the blaze. Authorities suspect unsafe renovation materials, and three construction managers have been arrested.
We’re looking at Namibia’s pension system, vote counting after the local and regional elections, and Europe’s warning that Russia isn’t backing down in Ukraine.
Low voter turnout in local elections as AU and ECOWAS condemn military coup in Guinea-Bissau, while South Africa defends its sovereignty after Trump’s G20 remarks, and UK tax freeze leaves 1.7 million Brits paying more.
# Slow Voter Turnout in Rehoboth Elections.... # ‘No More Empty Promises’: Protesters Reject Voting at Swapo HQ.... # Level Four Weather Warning Triggers High Alert in S.A’s KwaZulu-Natal..... # Kenya to Appeal Court Ruling Blocking EU Trade Deal ......PLUS # Trump defends Witkoff over call to Russian offical
# Demonstrators at Swapo HQ Vow to Boycott National Election.... # Rehoboth Polling Sees Low Early Participation.... # South Africa: Batohi Says Jiba Acted Without Evidence on Booysen Case ..... # Nigeria Declares Nationwide Security Emergency Amid Rising Violence......PLUS #In the U.S Thanksgiving travel hit by winter storms
# IPC Observer Urges Voters to Take Advantage of Short Queues.... # High Participation as First Ballot Booklets Run Out at Tobias Haicheko.... # South Africa: Mkhwanazi Asks Madlanga Commission for Extension on Testimony ..... # Kiir Again Reshuffles South Sudan’s Top Petroleum Post ......PLUS #At least 13 dead in…
# Strong Voter Turnout Reported at Tobias Haicheko School.... # Short Lines at Max Mutongolume Prompt Call for Voters to Turn Out.... # South Africa: 'Cat' Matlala Confirms Approach to Lease Police College Hospital ..... # Gunfire Erupts Near Election Commission in Guinea-Bissau ......PLUS #European foreign ministers meet to discuss…
# Norman Tjombe Exercises His Vote in Windhoek Elections.... # Low Turnout Worries PDM Leader at Dagbreek Polls.... # South Africa: GOOD Party Condemns George Collapse Site Auction ..... # U.S. Offers Truce to Sudan Amid Ongoing Tensions ......PLUS #Kremlin confirms Witkoff expected in Moscow for Ukraine talks next week…
# PDM Leader Voices Concern Over Low Voter Turnout.... # Human Rights Lawyer Norman Tjombe Votes at Unam Polling Station.... # South Africa’s ANC Applauds Eskom Credit Rating Upgrade ..... # Uganda Opposition Says Hundreds of Bobi Wine Supporters Detained ......PLUS #India lodges complaint with China over harassment of its…
ECN is prepared for tomorrow's Regional and Local Authority Elections, and Namibia has launched the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence. Meanwhile, AU-EU leaders call for fairer debt restructuring and support for Africa’s development, and Black Friday kicks off with spending expected to drop amid economic concerns,…
25 Nov 12PM
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