insert_link South Africa Eastern Cape premier has expressed optimism that the matric pass rate for 2023 will exceed 80-percent Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has expressed optimism that the matric pass rate for 2023 will exceed 80-percent. Nearly 100-thousand learners participated in the National Senior Certificate exams in the province. Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga is scheduled to release the national results on Thursday. Mabuyane credits the collaborative efforts of learners, teachers, and management for the anticipated positive outcome. He highlighted to the SABC the collective commitment to achieving […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Letshego Holdings Namibia Takes Proactive Steps to Reduce Unemployment: Plans Workforce Expansion Across Subsidiaries Letshego Holdings Namibia has announced its commitment to contribute to the reduction of Namibia's unemployment rate. In a statement, the company outlined its plans to expand the workforce across its subsidiaries as part of its efforts to address this societal challenge. Ongame Mutorwa, the Banks Communications Manager, shared insights into the company's proactive approach to addressing unemployment and supporting its broader organizational objectives. todayJanuary 17, 2024 11
insert_link World Trump defamation trial underway in New York Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday, this time for a defamation case. A federal jury will determine how much money the former US president must pay writer E. Jean Carroll for comments he made in 2019 denying he sexually assaulted her. Trump, who won by a landslide in the first Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, denies any wrongdoing, accusing Carroll of lying. Sally Patterson […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 11
insert_link World French president sets out new policies in marathon news conference The French president has set out new policies ranging from liberal market reforms to an overhaul of parental leave. Emmanuel Macron made the announcements in a marathon news conference on Tuesday. Ross Cullen reports from Paris. todayJanuary 17, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Market Moves and Financial Frontiers: Trustco’s Strategic Investment, Fuel Price Projections, Corporate Governance Agreements, and Asian Stocks’ Setback Unveiled 1. Trustco Group Holdings Secures NAD 950 Million Investment from Riskowitz Value Fund LP In a strategic move to bolster its financial standing and consolidate its presence in the local economy, Trustco Group Holdings Limited is on the brink of finalizing significant deals with key shareholders. A substantial cash investment, expected to reach up to NAD 950 million, is in the pipeline, with the United States fund, Riskowitz Value Fund […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 5
insert_link Sport AFCON : Hotto strikes as Namibia shock Tunisia in latest upset Namibia produced the biggest shock so far in an Africa Cup of Nations full of upsets in the Ivory Coast by snatching a 1-0 triumph over former champions Tunisia on Tuesday.It was a historic first victory in the flagship African tournament for the Brave Warriors, who defeated and drew with another top team, Cameroon, in qualifiers for the 2024 edition.Deon Hotto headed the only goal of the opening match in […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) demand justification to increase Uganda Airlines budget Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have asked government to justify the continuous capitalisation of Uganda National Airlines, following the proposal to increase the airline’s budget in the 2024/2025 financial year. The budget increase is entailed in the report of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure on the National Budget Framework Paper for the Ministry of Works and Transport. Hon. Tony Awany, the committee chairperson, presented the report before the […] todayJanuary 16, 2024
insert_link APO International Uganda – Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China meetings: Ministry seeks Shs6 billion for post-summit activities The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended the provision of a budget line worth Shs4 billion and Shs2 billion to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to cater for post-summit Non-Aligned Movement and G77+China activities respectively, for the next three years. This was brought before the Committee on Budget on Tuesday, 16 January 2024, while presenting a report on the 2024/2025 National Budget Framework Paper for the Ministry of Foreign […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 5
insert_link Lifestyle Paris Louvre Museum raises prices by nearly 30% It's getting more expensive to visit the Mona Lisa. The Louvre Museum in Paris, which houses the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting, has raised prices by a whopping 30%. todayJanuary 16, 2024 44