2024 Namibia Careers Expo opens in Windhoek

2024 Namibia Careers Expo opens in Windhoek

The 2024 Namibia Careers Expo has concluded. The expo offers professional development for Namibian youth, through a dynamic platform where attendees engage with industry leaders, educational institutions, and potential employers. Through a series of interactive sessions, seminars, and exhibitor booths, participants gained insights into various career fields, educational pathways, and skills development opportunities. Here is Abed Erastus, the executive director of the Namibia Careers Expo explaining how they will measure the success […]

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World

Bullying alleged as motive in Helsinki school shooting

Finnish police believe bullying was the motive for Tuesday’s deadly shooting at a school on the outskirts of the capital of Helsinki. A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly killing another 12-year-old and wounding two girls. Police say the suspect revealed during questioning he was the target of bullying by his classmates. Police also said that the young suspect had only been a student at the Viertola school […]

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World

New Israeli law threatens Al Jazeera shutdown

The Israeli legislature has approved a new law that may pave the way for the government to close down the Al Jazeera news network. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to “act immediately to stop” Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. Al Jazeera reports that the legislation's passage comes nearly five months after Israel said it would block Lebanese outlet Al Mayadeen. It refrained from shuttering Al Jazeera at […]

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South Africa

South Africa’s former National Assembly speaker faces 12 counts of fraud and corruption

The Pretoria Magistrate's Court granted former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula bail of 50 thousand rand. The case has been postponed to 4 June and a second accused will then be added to the case. The New York Times reports that Mapisa-Nqakula, 67, was charged in court on Thursday with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. She was accused of soliciting about 4.5 million rand in bribes and […]

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Business / Economics

Private Sector credit declines in February 2024

Private sector credit extension decreased in February 2024 to 1.7% year-on-year down from 2.4% year-on-year in January 2024 and 3.1% year-on-year in February 2023. The trend reflects a continued slowdown in credit uptake, with growth consistently falling below the six-month moving average. Households were the main contributors to the credit uptake. Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde.

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Namibia

Judge stops illegal entry blockade at Namib Mills

A High Court judge has granted a temporary interdict to stop activist Michael Amushelelo and 26 Namib Mills employees from illegally obstructing access to the company's premises and endangering its operations. Future Media reporter Angie Scholtz has more. According to the court's directive, Amushelelo and the involved workers are prohibited from blocking entrances to Namib Mills' premises, threatening to halt the company's operations, or making any threats against the […]

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APO International

Eritrea: Russian Delegation Visits Northern and Southern Red Sea Regions

[[{"value":"A senior delegation from the Russian Federation, led by Vice Admiral Vladimir Kasatonov, accompanied by Gen. Flipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces, along with other high-ranking military commanders, embarked on a tour of development and infrastructure sites in the Northern and Southern Red Sea Regions on 3 April. During their visit, the delegation explored key facilities including the Assab International Airport and its adjacent port, the […]

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APO International

Eritrea: Assessment Meeting on Desert Locust Control Efforts

[[{"value":"The Ministry of Agriculture hosted an assessment meeting on 2 April in Massawa, focusing on the endeavors made to manage the desert locust infestation in the Northern and Southern Red Sea Regions during 2023. The meeting saw the participation of Mr. Arefaine Berhe, the Minister of Agriculture, Regional Governors, heads of regional Assemblies, various officials, agricultural experts, and representatives of farmers. Mr. Kibrom Andemicael, Managing Director in the Northern Red […]

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APO International

Kenya: President Ruto Awarded Ghana’s Highest Honour

[[{"value":"Ghana has awarded President William Ruto the country’s highest honour, The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta. Conferring the honour at a State banquet on Wednesday evening, President Nana Akufo-Addo said President Ruto was an “example of a new generation of African leaders” who have decided to insist on the application of principles of accountability and due process to all citizens no matter their status in […]

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