insert_link Sport South Korea’s top-ranked An fires Olympic warning with Paris title Badminton world number one An Se-young fired an Olympic warning after winning the French Open title in the Paris arena that will stage matches this summer. The South Korean won her 21st BWF World Tour crown and second of the year with an 18-21, 21-13, 21-10 defeat of Japanese rival Akane Yamaguchi on Sunday in the French capital. The 22-year-old An, who will be favourite to win a […] todayMarch 11, 2024 1
insert_link Business / Economics 11 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Highlights: Entrepreneurship Training, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria’s Forex Inflows, and Saudi Aramco’s Plans in China Empowering Namibian Entrepreneurs The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade in Namibia has celebrated a significant milestone in its efforts to foster entrepreneurship. The EMPRETEC Namibia program, initiated in 2019, has successfully provided entrepreneurship training to approximately 2000 Macro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In a recent expansion of this impactful initiative, an additional 188 MSMEs commenced their training on Friday. This initiative contributes substantially to the growth and development of […] todayMarch 11, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Namibians Demand Accountability as Independence Anniversary Approaches: Activist Plans Protest on Youth Unemployment As Namibia approaches its 34th Independence Day celebration, a growing number of citizens are holding leadership accountable for unfulfilled promises. Michael Amushelelo, an activist from the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters, is gearing up to host a protest on Independence Day, focusing on the pressing issue of youth unemployment. The Popular Democratic Movement's Parliamentarian Manuel Ngaringombe had this to say on the matter. todayMarch 11, 2024 22
insert_link World US military says army ship enroute to build temporary Gaza port An army vessel is en route to the coast of Gaza laden with materials for the construction of a temporary pier, according to the US military. As our US correspondent Jagruti Dave explains, it's part of the Biden administration's plan to use sea routes to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. todayMarch 11, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia Issues Urgent Call for Life-Saving Unity in Blood Donation Drive In a compelling call to action, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is rallying eligible and healthy donors to unite in a life-saving cause. Under the theme "The power of unity",, it will take center stage as individuals come together to donate blood, ensuring that countless lives are saved. Beyond its crucial role in emergencies like motor vehicle accidents, blood products are indispensable in various medical scenarios. Updating us on […] todayMarch 11, 2024 25
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: NEFF Activist Michael Amushelelo Calls for Protest Against Youth Unemployment In a recent address to Future Media, General Saddam Hamshulelu, also known as the People's General, and a prominent member of the NEFF (Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters), provided an update on the upcoming protest scheduled for March 21st. The focus of the protest is high youth unemployment, a critical issue that has gripped the nation. The General began by highlighting the positive developments in the ongoing dialogue with the […] todayMarch 11, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa IFP Leader Emphasizes Monumental Significance of May 29 Elections in South Africa Velenkosini Hlabisa, the leader of South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party, underscored the pivotal nature of the upcoming general elections on May 29, deeming them the most crucial since the inception of democracy. The IFP officially unveiled its 13-point plan manifesto at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium yesterday, with Hlabisa expressing confidence that it provides a beacon of hope and rejuvenation for all citizens. Highlighting the nation's precarious position on the verge […] todayMarch 11, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Director of Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia Explores Economic Impact of Youth Unemployment-Induced Malnutrition In an exploration of the consequences of youth unemployment, the unfortunate link to child hunger has surfaced as a critical concern. We interviewed Ben Schernick, the Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, seeking to quantify the economic impact of malnutrition on the country. todayMarch 11, 2024 38
insert_link Sport Carey’s 98 drags Australia home in New Zealand Test thriller Carey and Marsh put on a vital 140-run partnership at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the tourists having had their backs to the wall at 80-5 in their chase of 279. At 220-5, the Test took another turn when Ben Sears claimed Marsh and Mitchell Starc in successive deliveries, leaving Australia needing a further 59 runs with three wickets remaining. Australia captain Pat Cummins joined Carey to drag the […] todayMarch 11, 2024 5