US eyes Israel-Hamas ceasefire by next week

US eyes Israel-Hamas ceasefire by next week

A new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could start as soon as Monday, US President Joe Biden said, in a deal that may free dozens of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for several hundred Palestinian detainees. In the protracted bid to bring about a truce, Egypt, Qatar, the United States, France and others have acted as go-betweens for Israel and Hamas, with negotiations ongoing. They are seeking a six-week […]

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Namibia

Namibia to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys-general, including from Namibia, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will open in Zanzibar on 4 March 2024. Held every two years, the meeting of law ministers is a leading platform for collaboration among the 56 Commonwealth countries, which share a common legal tradition.  The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Technology and Innovation: How digitalisation paves the way […]

February 27, 2024 12

World

UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession puts forward recommendations to allow teachers to become drivers of change in education

Recommendations from the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession, aimed at transforming the future of the teaching profession, were launched today at the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 (TTF).“Teachers are central to nurturing every country’s greatest resource: the minds of its people. Yet today, we face a dramatic shortage of teachers worldwide, and millions of teachers who lack the […]

February 27, 2024 15

Sport

Coventry crush Maidstone to ruin non-league side’s FA Cup fairytale

Ellis Simms ruined Maidstone's FA Cup fairytale as his hat-trick inspired Coventry's 5-0 win against the non-league giant-killers in the fifth round on Monday. Simms struck three times in the first half and Fabio Tavares bagged a late double to take second tier Coventry into the quarter-finals for the first time since 2009. Maidstone, who play in the sixth tier National League South, had captured the hearts of football […]

February 27, 2024 3

Namibia

Greylisting is not a Death Sentence

By Josef Kefas Sheehama It's crucial to remember that greylisting does not have to define Namibia's economy, even though it frequently makes people feel more anxious. Namibia can continue engaging in Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). Namibia needs to make improvements to meet Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements in the areas of matter of concern. Our policymakers need to work together with FATF and get […]

February 27, 2024 22

Local

Old Mutual Wealth Supports Growth of Equestrian Sport in Namibia

Old Mutual Wealth takes great pride in unveiling its sponsorship of the prestigious Old Mutual Wealth Equestrian Development Series, underscoring a steadfast commitment to elevating its brand with innovation and fostering meaningful community engagement. The series, which kicked off last week, is the first of three events scheduled for the year, attracting a total of 120 riders thus far. Wikus Fourie, CEO of Old Mutual Wealth, expressed his delight at […]

February 27, 2024 16

Africa

Kenya’s Nivishe Foundation to Spearhead Student Mental Health Week 2024 in Africa

Kenya’s Nivishe Foundation today announced that it has partnered with Chegg and esteemed non-profits and organizations from around the world for Global Student Mental Health Week 2024, taking place from February 26 to March 3. The Nivishe Foundation will drive forward action in Kenya and throughout Africa. In its second year, Student Mental Health Week will have a special focus on tackling student loneliness. The World Health Organization has deemed […]

February 27, 2024 92

Sport

Dybala hat-trick lifts Roma as Lazio slip-up in Tuscany

Paulo Dybala scored his first hat-trick in a Roma jersey in a 3-2 win over Torino in Serie A on Monday to keep the capital city side's Champions League ambitions alive. But Lazio stuttered in Tuscany, missing a chance to close the gap on their city rivals with a 2-1 defeat at Fiorentina. Roma are sixth with 44 points, four points off Bologna who occupy the final […]

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