insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Oil and Gas have potential to improve overall economy without adverse on other sector By Josef Keas Sheehama Although Namibia's oil and gas industry has the potential to boost the country's economy, careful management and diversification are essential to ensuring that this potential is realized without detrimental effects on other industries. Namibia, along with other African countries, is emerging as an attractive oil and gas opportunity due to legislative changes that make the market more appealing. Namibia's […] todayJune 19, 2024 32
insert_link Africa Six in ten Kenyan professionals are willing to work abroad Fourth global study on international mobility trends by BCG, The Network, The Stepstone Group, and local partner The African Talent Company (TATC) features survey data from more than 150,000 workforce respondents from 188 countries, including Kenya One in four professionals globally and six in ten Kenyan professionals actively seek jobs abroad Australia, the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany round out the top five most desired destination countries […] todayJune 19, 2024 27
insert_link Sport Youngsters dominate National Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships Slow and hours-long chess games took a back seat this past weekend when the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) held the fast-paced and action-field Bank Windhoek 2024 National Rapid (15 minutes chess) and Bank Windhoek 2024 National Blitz (5 minutes chess) Championships at the Jan Mohr Secondary School in Windhoek. A total of 50 men and boys competed in the Open section of the Rapid and Blitz events, […] todayJune 19, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – how it lives on in modern music By Brett D. Molter, Biola University Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – and this lives on as it influences the west African country’s modern music today. As a cultural researcher, I set out to explore the social and cultural significance of both traditional and modern music in Senegal. I was able to interview 20 musicians, a mix of traditional and […] todayJune 19, 2024 15
Africa Young African innovators are leading the charge on food security By Esther Musembi, bird story agency From innovative energy solutions to effective financing options for farmers and advanced farming practices, young African inventors and entrepreneurs are finding novel ways to take on the continent's food security challenges, it emerged during a recent award ceremony in Nairobi. The award, a project of The Pamoja Founders, a regional leadership development initiative of the International Research and Exchanges […] todayJune 19, 2024 18
insert_link Oshiwambo Aanona yaamati nayo oya pumbwa enkondopeko Ehangano lyopaumwene ihaali ningi ontanitho lyo Live Out Loud olya patulula noku tula miilonga endiki lyoku kwatha aanona yaamati mOndangwa moshitopolwa shaShana. Omukwateli komeho gopolohalama ndjoka Tabita Neshiko okwati aanona yaamati moshigwana oya taalela omashongo ogendji, ashike omolwa euveko oyendji ihaya manguluka noku popya omaudhigu gawo. Tati okwa mono sha simana molwaashoka opuna owala oopolohalama tadhi kwathele aanona yaakadhona yo aamati taya thigala konima nonande ayehe taya pumbwa omakwatho. Neshiko […] todayJune 19, 2024 14
insert_link World Kim and Putin meet in Pyongyang The leaders of Russia and North Korea are holding their first summit in Pyongyang in 24 years. Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived to a hug and handshake from his counterpart Kim Jong-un on Wednesday. As Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 19, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa S.A Outgoing minister of Police has thanked the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the police ministry Outgoing minister of Police, Bheki Cele has thanked the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the police ministry. Cele was speaking during the police national medal parade at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane West. He also thanked the ANC for appointing him to the position and had advice for whoever will step into the role in the coming days: todayJune 19, 2024 75
insert_link Namibia Erongo Governor Highlights Housing Crisis Among Namibia’s Urban Poor Over 300,000 Namibian households lack adequate housing and sanitation, with most being ultra-low and low-income families unable to enter the formal housing market, according to Erongo Governor, Neville Andre Itope. At a Swakopmund workshop hosted by the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing, Itope revealed that about 230,000 families live in informal settlements with insecure tenure and minimal services. The workshop addressed the housing backlog and the […] todayJune 19, 2024 17
