insert_link Sport FIFA wants ‘crossed hands’ gesture to help beat racism in football FIFA said Friday it wants players to use a "crossed hands" gesture to signal to referees incidents of racist abuse, as it seeks to crack down on discrimination in the game. Football's world governing body will make racism a specific offence in the disciplinary codes of all 211 of its members, with "severe" penalties including the forfeiture of matches. The "global stand against racism" at FIFA's annual congress […] todayMay 17, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre Nears Completion The construction of Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre is nearly finished, with 89.5% completion expected to reach 100% by August. Funded by the African Development Bank, the $103 million project will be handed over to Namibia Training Authority upon completion. Training is slated to begin in January 2025, aiming to specialize in various courses and accommodate 140 students. The Deputy Minister urges locals to seize the opportunity for skill development and […] todayMay 17, 2024 79
insert_link World China deploys ships to block a civilian led Philippine protest flotilla A large flotilla formed as part of Philippine civilian-led supply mission had to turn back from reaching a shoal in the South China Sea, while a smaller group delivered food and fuel to Filipino fishermen, despite being shadowed by Chinese vessels. The Scarborough Shoal is a prime fishing patch and China claims sovereignty over the shoal and almost all the South China Sea, including parts claimed by the Philippines. Laura […] todayMay 17, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa S.A union, Cosatu says it does not support the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bil S.A union, Cosatu says it does not support the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, as it remains deeply concerned about Eskom’s unbundling, including establishing its Transmission Company. The bill was passed by the National Council of Provinces yesterday, setting South Africa on an irreversible path of electricity supply reform. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says separating Eskom into three utilities will create additional boards and management costs when the power utility can least […] todayMay 17, 2024 17
insert_link 4 Oshiwambo ECN atwa la oiyakulifo yo malishangifo oukalata vo mahoololo kee nhele da yoo loka O Commissi yo mahoololo mo Namibia (ECN) oya shiivifa ya tula mo ilonga eandjakaneko lo mayakulo oiyakulifo yo ku li shangifa oukalata vo mahoololo keenele adishe do itopolwa yo shilongo , oshoyo doukalelipo shilongo odo tadi hangwa pondje yo shilongo. Olopota ya pitifwa ko commisi yo mahoololo oyati, oiyakulifo oya twa lwa keenele oku pitila mo mayakulo ehangano lo NAMPOST, pa kwafelo lo polifi yo shilongo, ngaashi shi li pamilandu odo […] todayMay 17, 2024 12 4
insert_link APO International Friends of the Earth but not Friends of Africa: How an Environmental Group is Deepening African Energy Poverty [[{"value":"The second annual Invest in African Energy Forum was held in Paris from May 14-15, uniting over 750 African officials and global investors with the aim of increasing investment in African energy projects. The event served as a clarion call to accelerate sustainable energy in Africa, with discussions centered on financing African renewable energy projects, advancing clean gas projects and mapping a just energy transition in Africa. Despite the rallying […] todayMay 17, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Good Nature Agro named one of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2024 [[{"value":"Good Nature Agro (https://GoodNatureAgro.com/), the Zambian company helping smallholder farmers reach the middle class, has been recognized by the Financial Times in the annual ranking of Africa's Fastest Growing Companies of 2024, focused on identifying top performers in Africa's private sector. This ranking places Good Nature Agro as number 44 on the list and the only Zambian company in the top 50. The company has accomplished this feat through measured […] todayMay 17, 2024 7
insert_link APO International MultiChoice Africa Holdings and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda conclude Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration [[{"value":"MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) (www.MultiChoice.com) and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU signed today, is geared towards establishing stronger partnerships, digitalisation, enhancing the local content sector in Uganda, intellectual property rights protection and skills development within the applicable legal frameworks. The signing ceremony which took place in Johannesburg […] todayMay 17, 2024 8
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupedu minister moshikondo shelongo lopombada ta pula opo ovalongwa mo shitopolwa sha ||Kharas va tuwe omukumo oku li longa moshikondo sho unongo wedu Omupedu minister we longo lo pombada, Technology ne tungululo , Natalia |Goagoses okwati, ota shi pubwa eenghendabala doku longela pamwe pa muhanga mokati ko vakufimbinga aveshe melongo, opo ku kwa shilipalekwe kutya, ovalongwa mo shitopolwa sha ||Kharas ova mona eemito do ku wa imina omaifano oulongelwe oo taa pumbiwa. |Goagoses edi okwe di popya pefimbo loku talelapo kwaye endiki lo shiputudilo shelongo lo pombada UNAM , tashi hangwa ko umbuwanhu […] todayMay 17, 2024 20
