Digitalization initiative to benefit rural learners

Digitalization initiative to benefit rural learners

The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Anna Nghipondoka opened the Digital School High-Level meeting in Cape Town, where Namibia, along with other SADC countries, is selected for the UAE/WFP Phase 1 Digitalization Initiative. The initiative aims to provide digital devices and ICT training to benefit learners in remote areas of Namibia and the SADC region.

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World

North Korea says satellite captured images of U.S. military sites

North Korea says a satellite it launched into orbit last week has taken photos of American military facilities. Pyongyang is vowing to launch more satellites before December. Chris Gilbert has the details.

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Environment

Al Gore criticises COP28 for oil CEO leadership in climate talks

Former US Vice President Al Gore says the chances for real progress at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, were badly damaged when an oil company CEO was appointed to lead the talks. United Arab Emirates’ COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber is allegedly secretly using his role to push oil trade deals with foreign government officials. Gore says using international climate talks as leverage to shore up support for […]

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Entertainment

Merriam-Webster reveals 2023 word of the year

Merriam-Webster has chosen "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, citing a substantial increase in searches for its definition. According to CNN, the heightened interest is attributed to talks about truth, facts, AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media. Celebrities like Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, and Elon Musk have also contributed to the popularity of the term by highlighting the importance of being "authentic" in any given situation.

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APO International

His Highness the Amir Receives a Written Message from President of Egypt

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HE President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi pertaining to bilateral relations. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received the message during his meeting on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar Amr Kamal El Din El Sherbiny.Distributed by APO […]

November 28, 2023

APO International

His Highness the Amir Receives Written Message from President of Malawi

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HE President of the Republic of Malawi Dr. Lazarus Chakwera pertaining to bilateral relations. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received the message during his meeting on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to the State of Qatar Roy Akajuwe Kachale.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry […]

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Africa

Gunmen attack military barracks in Sierra Leone

Authorities in Sierra Leone say twenty people were killed after gunmen attacked a military Barracks in Freetown, the country's capital. Tesem Akende reports.

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Namibia

Agronomic Board earns first quality management certification

The Agronomic Board has received a quality management system certification from the Namibian Standards Institution, making it the first state-owned enterprise to receive the certification. NAB Chief Executive Officer Fidelis Mwazi says the system will ensure that services are delivered promptly.

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Namibia

Minister links loss of votes for Swapo to Gender-Based Violence impact

The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Doreen Sioka says Swapo is losing votes due to the impact of gender-based violence. Sioka urged fellow ministers to address and condemn GBV. We contacted Gender and Human Rights Activist Charlemaine Husselmann for her reaction.

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