insert_link World U.S. launches moon landing space rocket A US space rocket has launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission to make the first American Moon landing in more than half a century. Nasa has teamed up with private companies to study the Moon's surface ahead of human missions in the coming years. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJanuary 9, 2024 34
insert_link Africa Uganda’s elite in etiquette bootcamp: Ministers prep for global conferences with a crash course Uganda's ministers and senior government officials will be given a crash course in "proper conduct, good behaviour, and etiquette". The Daily Monitor reports that the training comes ahead of two international conferences. The training will ensure ministers avoid "embarrassing incidents", warning against behaviours like "pushing and shoving, over-excitement, flirting and bickering". todayJanuary 9, 2024 25
insert_link 21 33 Oshiwambo Oidjemo yekonaakono lopashiwana yomo2023 (NSSCO) (NSSCAS) omongula taipitmo po12h15 Oidjemo yekonaakono lopashiwana lomudo wadjako lo Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) oshoyo Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) kovalihongi ovo vali moipundi naavo vokomatango otaipitimo nena. Omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja komunambelewa omukulunhu mouminsity wehongo ounghulungu nomifyuululwakalo Sanet Steenkamp, okwati okwa didilikwa elunduluko leetifa eenghono mokutalela omakonaakono oshoyo meenghendabala doku pitifa ouyelele wekonaakono. Okwati oidjemo ota ika pitifwamo nena metitatu po okupitila ko website youministy oshoyo pamukalo woku tuminwa okatumwalaka kopangodi. Ovalongwa pefimbo […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 41 33 21
insert_link World Norway to approve controversial deep sea mining activity Norway is expected to become the first country in the world to approve the controversial practice of deep-sea mining. Supporters say it's needed to find precious metals and minerals, but environmental scientists have warned it could be devastating for marine life. According to the BBC, Norway's proposal will open up 280,000 sq km of its national waters for companies to apply to mine these sources - an area bigger than […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Appeals Court deals blow to South African rand manipulation case The South African Competition Commission’s rand-rigging case has been dealt a massive blow, as the Competition Appeals Court dismissed 23 of the 28 implicated commercial banks, saying the commission lacked enough evidence to support its claim of a conspiracy to manipulate the rand-dollar exchange rates between 2007 and 2013. However, Investec, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, BNP Paribas, and Credit Suisse still face potential prosecution. Separately, Moneyweb reports that Standard Bank has […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Zambia delays school opening due to cholera outbreak Monday should have marked the start of the academic year in Zambia, but children there will instead have to wait three weeks to return to class because the authorities want to stop the spread of cholera, saying there is an urgent need for action and awareness following an increase in cholera-related deaths. According to the BBC, more than 200 people in Zambia have died of the disease since October. todayJanuary 9, 2024 23
insert_link APO International African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) congratulates Puntland President on his re-election The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) extends heartfelt congratulations to the President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, on his successful re-election for another five-year term and the Vice President Elect, Ilyas Osman Lugatoor. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to President Deni on his successful re-election. ATMIS remains committed to supporting President Deni and the Puntland State in our unwavering efforts to establish lasting peace, security, […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Fostering regional trade, resource mobilisation and integrating new Partner States to be at the core of East Asian Community’s (EAC) new year agenda The East African Community (EAC) is gearing up for the New Year with a stronger focus on fostering intra-regional trade, resource mobilisation and integrating the newest Partner States. EAC Secretary General, Hon. (Dr.) Peter Mathuki, highlighted the need to enhance intra-regional trade by optimising the implementation of the EAC Customs Union and Common Market protocols. Dr. Mathuki further emphasised the need to work together to eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) hindering […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 3
insert_link 2 Namibia 2023 Senior Secondary Certificate exam results to be released on Wednesday The school admission process for the 2024 academic year started in May, June, and July 2023. However, some learners still haven’t found placement. We asked Sanet Steenkamp, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, about the systems in place for learner accommodation and what steps parents can take. Steenkamp says the Ministry has meanwhile implemented a verification process that will begin once public schools re-open on 15 January. […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 152 2