insert_link Uncategorized Premier League Preview: Mac Allister wants Liverpool to make their mark, Arsenal eye revival Liverpool can strengthen their position on top of the Premier League when they travel to Bournemouth on Sunday. Spluttering Arsenal will hope for a slip from the Reds as they look to get their title challenge back on track against Crystal Palace. At the other end of the table, Brentford's Ivan Toney is expected to return against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest. Three talking points ahead of this weekend's action: […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Hazlewood leads Australia to huge win over West Indies Australian Josh Hazlewood produced an inspired spell of seam bowling as Australia crushed the West Indies by 10 wickets in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. Bowling with almost metronomic precision, Hazlewood ended with 5-35 in the second innings after at one stage having figures of 4-2. Leading by 95 runs in the first innings, Australia dismissed the West Indies Friday morning for 120. They […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 1
insert_link Interview Transcripts Dr. Basilius Kasera Explores Education Challenges and Funding Solutions in Namibia In an engaging conversation, Dr. Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia's Faculty of Social Sciences discusses critical issues surrounding education in Namibia. Kasera addresses the similarities with South Africa, highlighting the politicization of education as a public good and its impact on citizens. He emphasizes the need to rethink the philosophy of education, urging a perspective that views education as a means of empowering individuals to contribute to society […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 82
insert_link Interview Transcripts Landless People’s Movement’s Lifalaza Simataa Discusses Education and Its Impact on Voters In a recent interview, Lifalaza Simataa delves into the state of education in Namibia and its repercussions on the electorate. Simataa sheds light on the slow pace of school construction, insufficient budget allocations, and the resulting challenges in the education sector. Simataa emphasizes that between 2021 and 2022, only one new school was built by the state, indicating a lack of prioritization for education development. He points out that a […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 30
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News- Headline: “Namibia’s Trade Dynamics, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria Supports Shell, and Oil Prices Fluctuate in Global Markets” 1. Namibia's Trade Balance Shows Improvement in November 2023 Namibia's trade balance exhibited a deficit of N$4 billion in November 2023, reflecting an improvement compared to the N$4.5 billion deficit recorded in October 2023. The trade landscape underscores China as the largest market for exports, while South Africa maintains its position as Namibia's primary supplier. This update offers insights into the country's evolving economic relationships and trade dynamics. 2. South […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 5
insert_link Sport New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to "build a way forward" for the Wallabies on Friday as officials confirmed he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones. Jones acrimoniously quit in October after the team's calamitous World Cup campaign, just 10 months into a five-year contract, having won just two from nine Tests. He has since been hired by Japan. New Zealander Schmidt will coach the […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 3
insert_link World ‘Critical failures’ led to Uvalde school shooting in Texas A US government report released Thursday details the "critical failures" in the delayed police response to a school shooting in the state of Texas. The Justice Department's investigation found children's lives could have been saved if law enforcement officers had acted sooner. In May 2022, a gunman opened fire at a primary school, killing 19 students and two teachers. Sally Patterson has more. todayJanuary 19, 2024 11
insert_link Sport Sinner lays out title credentials with Australian Open romp Jannik Sinner reinforced his Australian Open title credentials with a straight-sets mauling of 26th-seed Sebastian Baez Friday, dropping just four games in the one-sided romp. The 22-year-old Italian fourth seed was in a different class from the Argentine, spending just one hour and 52 minutes on court for the 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 victory. It set him up for a fourth-round clash against either Russian 15th seed Karen Khachanov or […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 1
insert_link South Africa DA Member of Parliament Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned DA Member of Parliament Ghaleb Cachalia has resigned, citing disagreement over the party’s position on the Gaza conflict. The party accepts the resignation effective immediately but rejects Cachalia’s justifications, emphasising its commitment to peace and a two-state solution. They criticise him for disrespecting party processes and violating caucus decisions. The DA’s Solly Malatsi dismissed attacks on coalition partners, civil society, and internal systems, rebuffing attempts to scapegoat DA leader John […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 8