ECN is fully ready for tomorrow’s Regional and Local Authority Elections, Sudan’s RSF declares a three-month humanitarian truce, and South African farmers prepare for heavy rains. And, Greta Thunberg is banned from Venice after turning canals green in a climate protest.
National Youth Development Fund to create over 400 jobs, while the banking sector is calling for stronger fraud prevention measures. Meanwhile, South Africa is seeking EU support for the AU’s Agenda 2063, and China has urged its citizens to evacuate eastern DRC amid escalating conflict. Finally, Finland tops the World…
# Windhoek Records Congo Fever Fatality Amid Outbreak Response.... # First Local Stem Cell Transplant a Medical Breakthrough.... # Early Voting for Uniformed Forces Completed Successfully ..... # Sudan’s RSF Agrees to Three-Month Humanitarian Truce ......PLUS #U.S Judge dismisses cases against Trump-foes James Comey and Letitia James .
# Bone Marrow Transplant Collaboration Group Performs First Stem Cell Transplant.... # Special Voting for Security Forces Proceeds Smoothly.... # Congo Fever Death Confirms Outbreak in Windhoek ..... # Partial Escape in Nigerian School Kidnapping ......PLUS #US Black Friday shopping predicted to drop over economic fears
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urges G20 reforms on global financing, with updates on Mpox and Congo fever, Africa’s strategic direction, and Sudan’s rejection of a new truce proposal.
Over 300 small businesses benefit from a GIZ initiative, with updates on Mpox, South Africa’s G20 handover, Africa’s strategic outlook, and a UK call for a reset in nuclear regulation.
# President Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Fair Global Financing at G20 Summit..... # Broadcasters Told to Comply With Election Coverage Limits... # S,A’s Ramaphosa Highlights G20 Declaration as Boost for People Worldwide ..... # South Africa Confirms G20 Presidency Handover to United States ......PLUS # Trump Criticizes Ukraine Over Peace Plan Response
# Communications Authority Reminds Broadcasters of Election Coverage Rules.... #Nandi-Ndaitwah Highlights Financing Challenges for Developing Nations.... # Ramaphosa Highlights Africa’s Development at G20 Summit in South Africa ..... # Africa Poised to Become Global Growth Engine, Says World Bank President ......PLUS #China says Japan sent 'shocking' wrong signal on Taiwan…
Tonata Kadhila wraps up the week with the government dismissing a supposed De Beers stake plan, Parliament’s quiet legislative year, a new election holiday, and warnings over rising tribalism.
# Two Arrested in Public Funds Fraud Case By ACC... # Domestic Vehicle Sales Dip but Outlook Positive.... # Telecom Expansion Gets $42 Million Boost by CRAN..... # South African Reserve Bank Warns Rand Gains May Be Temporary.....PLUS #US soybean shipments to China sit idle despite Beijing's pledge to buy…
# Domestic Car Sales Slow in October.... # Phase Two of Connectivity Project Underway Says CRAN.... # Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests Two Over 792k Fraud..... # Australian Prime Minister Arrives for G20 Summit in S.A ......PLUS #US adds unexpected 119,000 new jobs in September.
Schools will close from 25–27 November, Namibia urged stronger climate-aligned trade policies at COP30, and the UN is struggling to access al-Fashir amid reports of famine and mass abuses. Plus, Nicki Minaj echoed Trump’s disputed claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria during remarks at the UN.
Namibia Progressive Party proposes temporary electricity levy to cut consumer costs, Government calls for climate-aligned economic policies at COP30 Summit, AfriForum report flags rising discrimination against minorities in South Africa And...U.S. President signs Bill requiring Justice Department to release Epstein files in 30 days
President Nandi-Ndaitwah declares a public holiday for elections, and schools will close briefly, while former South African minister Malusi Gigaba faces court over the Transnet deal. Meanwhile, the UN seeks access to famine-hit al-Fashir, and Trump begins efforts to address the Sudan conflict.
# Namibia and Angola Sign Cross-Border Asset Deal.... # Urgent Call for Blood Donations.... # S.A: Mogotsi Alleges Political Misuse of Killings Task Team ..... # Armed Attack on Church Leaves Several Dead in Nigeria ......PLUS #Rapper Nicki Minaj echos President Trump’s claims that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria…
Girls’ education gets support as the government expands the ‘Africa Educates Her’ campaign, while officials shut down reports of a possible De Beers stake purchase. Civil society ramps up pressure on G20 leaders, and Israel launches a rare strike in southern Lebanon. Stay tuned for the full rundown of today’s…
19 Nov 12PM
3 min
20 – 40
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