insert_link World Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives face backlash in upcoming election The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. Conservative minister Mel Stride says Labour are on course for victory by a wide margin. Sunak is trying to persuade voters that a landslide victory for the opposition […] todayJuly 3, 2024 21
insert_link Africa Tunisia sets date for Presidential election Tunisia is set to hold presidential elections on Oct. 6, a vote that may prove a litmus test for democracy in the North African country whose populist leader has seized sweeping powers and cracked down on dissent. The state-run TAP news agency reports that President Kais Saied issued an order Tuesday setting the date, with the election commission due to convene later this week to approve a calendar and rules for candidates. […] todayJuly 3, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Rössing Uranium funds new police station in Swakopmund’s DRC informal settlement Swakopmund, Namibia - In a move set to increase community safety, a new police station is slated for construction in the DRC informal settlement and Matutura areas of Swakopmund. This development is made possible by a N$ 20 million donation from Rössing Uranium Mine, facilitated on land donated by the Swakopmund Municipality. According to Home Affairs Minister Albert Kawana, the station aims to significantly enhance emergency response capabilities, crime prevention […] todayJuly 3, 2024 52
insert_link Business / Economics Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors pushes for early involvement in projects The Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors (INQS) is currently running a campaign to educate the construction sector on the critical importance of involving quantity surveyors from the start of a project. This initiative draws attention to their role in cost management, risk mitigation, and overall project success. INQS President Frikkie Jordaan explained the relevance of appointing a quantity surveyor at the inception stage of a project. "It is crucial to […] todayJuly 3, 2024 35
insert_link APO International Security Dialogue in Wau: Forces Agree That Single Army Must Be United and Work as One With elections, including the tensions they may cause, set to take place in December, the creation of one national army is essential. Since it will consist of personnel previously belonging to different armed forces, it is paramount that these new brothers and sisters in arms get along. “Peace begins with good relations between us, regardless of what affiliations we may have had in the past,” affirmed Wiliam Argo Otieno, a […] todayJuly 3, 2024 5
insert_link APO International 15th edition of Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida Dates : From October 1st to October 6th, 2024 Theme : “Horse farming in Morocco: innovation and challenge” El Jadida is set to host a new edition of Salon du Cheval (www.SalonDuCheval.ma) from October 1st to October 6th, 2024. The city will resonate with the 15th edition of this prestigious equestrian event, placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI with a rich and varied program. The theme of this edition is "Horse farming in Morocco: innovation and challenge." This theme will shed light on […] todayJuly 3, 2024 25
insert_link APO International Revolutionizing Information Technology (IT) in Central and West Africa: The Digital Bar Experience The world of work, post- pandemic has seen massive transformation driven by trends in Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These advancements have led to a 360- approach in how businesses across various industries operate. In Central and West Africa, Nestlé continues to drive these technological advancements across its operations in over twenty-five countries. The company has recently launched an internal initiative dubbed ‘’DIGITAL BAR’’. This program is part […] todayJuly 3, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Erasmus names squad loaded with Rugby World Cup (RWC) experience for Ireland showdown Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, in what is expected to be a humdinger of an encounter between the top two ranked teams in the world. The three players in the match-day 23 […] todayJuly 3, 2024 7
insert_link 3 1 Oshiwambo Moshilongo onkee inaamu lopotwa iipotha yo Monkeypox-Ben Nangombe Omunambelewa omukuluntu muuministeli wuundjolowele Ben Nangombe okwa koleke kutya Namibia ina lopota sigo ompaka omukithi go MPOX ngoka gwa tukuka mo South Africa. Nangombe okwati oshigwana inashi mbandapala, nuuministeli owuli ontega ngele pwa holoka omadhidhiliko go MPOX moshilongo. todayJuly 3, 2024 21 1 3