So You Think You’re A Comedian Media Launch Held In Windhoek

Savannah So You Think You're A Comedian held its Media Launch event yesterday with support from One Africa TV as well as Fresh and Future Media. Future Media's Shadae Naobes. For the tour Mich !Gaoseb will be the head of the activity and gave his view on wether arts such as comedy actually contributes to economies.

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World

Trump brands Harris Walz ticket “dangerously liberal”….

U.S Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump has branded his democratic rival's choice as running mate as "dangerously liberal" in a new attack ad. Vice President Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her vice presidential pick. Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Namibia

New National Connection Charge Code to Standardize Power Network Connections

The Electricity Control Board is set to replace its National Connection Charge Policy with a legally binding National Connection Charge Code. This change mandates the use of the NCC, ensuring standardized power network connections and charges. The new code will enforce compliance among industry players with national guidelines. ECB's Executive for Economic and Market Regulation, Pinehas Mutota explains.

August 7, 2024 22

Local

West African talent is ready to embrace reskilling amid GenAI advances.

Three-quarters of workers around the world believe GenAI will bring some level of disruption to the workplace. Despite uncertain times, they remain confident about their place in the labour market with 75% of Nigerians and Ghanaians willing to be retrained in any case and 23% if necessary to stay ahead in their careers. Seventy-four percent of Nigerians and 73% of Ghanaians feel they hold the upper hand when negotiating […]

August 6, 2024 16

Local

MICT welcomes the endorsement of the Access to Information Regulations by Parliament

The National Assembly has approved the Access to Information Act (ATI) No. 8 of 2022 Regulations, marking a significant development in Namibia’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The endorsement, finalized on Tuesday, 06 August 2024, is a key milestone in the implementation of the ATI legislation.Following the approval, Hon. Emma Theofelus, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, is expected to issue a notice in the Government Gazette to […]

August 6, 2024 57

Africa

Nigeria’s first space traveller will be chosen by the public: how this will boost the country’s progress

By Anne Uruegi Agi, University of Calabar The Blue Origin space craft owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria is one of the selected countries. Though a date is yet to be fixed for this particular trip, the Blue Origin space flight usually lasts about 11 minutes, during which participants are expected to undertake […]

August 6, 2024 16

APO International

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Makes Case for FEED SALONE, Emphasises Investments in Agriculture to Mitigate Food Price Volatility

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio today delivered his State Opening of Parliament Address, emphasising that agriculture and Food security are the cornerstones of a nation’s stability and prosperity. “They transcend mere sustenance and form a crucial pillar of national resilience, economic growth, and social wellbeing. Without the ability to feed our people, we risk sitting atop a volatile precipice poised for unrest and turmoil. The adage ‘a hungry […]

August 6, 2024 6

APO International

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Catalogues Improvement in Efforts at Universal Health Coverage, Global Standard for Special Care Baby Units

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has outlined remarkable improvements in affordable and quality healthcare in his State Opening of Parliament address, indicating that healthcare infrastructure investments have increased significantly through collaboration with partners. “Our commitment to affordable and quality healthcare aligns with the global call for Universal Health Coverage. Building on the successes of the past five years, we have leveraged health financing through partnerships with the World […]

August 6, 2024 9

APO International

New Chinese Ambassador to Zambia H.E. Han Jing Arrives in Zambia

On the afternoon of 6 August 2024, H.E. Han Jing, new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Zambia, arrived in Zambia. Ambassador Han was welcomed at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by Ms. Etambuyu Gundersen, Permanent Secretary for International Cooperation and Relations, Ms. Hellen Chifwaila, Director for Political Affairs, and Ms. Cheswa Silwizya, Chief of Protocol, from the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and senior […]

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