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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: October 2024

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South Africa

Ramaphosa Highlights Job Creation, Economic Growth, and Crime Reduction Under ANC-Led Government

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC-led government of national unity has been all about creating jobs, growing the economy, and tackling crime in communities. He provided a comprehensive reflection of the first 100 days since the formation of the government of national unity in Gauteng yesterday evening. Ramaphosa says under the coalition government, the ANC will continue to lead the transformation of South Africa: Meanwhile, Gauteng ANC chairperson Panyaza […]

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Namibia

Classroom Shortages Persist Despite Government Efforts

Despite the construction of 2,065 classrooms since 2019, with some still incomplete, regions across the country continue to face severe classroom shortages. The government has built 1,561 classrooms to date, with 474 more under construction. Reports indicate that according to UNICEF’s 2023/24 education brief, the country faces a shortage of over 4,400 classrooms. Ohangwena's regional education director, Isak Hamatwi, highlighted that the region alone needs around 400 additional classrooms to […]

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Namibia

Ahead of Elections, Herbert Jauch Calls for Equitable Sharing of Namibia’s Natural Resources

Herbert Jauch, labor researcher and social justice advocate, recently addressed the critical issue of natural resource management, emphasizing the need for all Namibians to benefit equitably from the country’s wealth. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elections, Jauch argued that while the principle of resource sharing is widely accepted, it remains largely theoretical unless concrete steps are taken to ensure that Namibia’s natural wealth genuinely benefits the majority.  

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INTERVIEW: Herbert Jauch Calls for Equitable Distribution of Namibia’s Natural Resources

  Herbert Jauch, a well-known Namibian labor researcher and social justice advocate, recently addressed the critical issue of natural resource management, emphasizing the need for all Namibians to benefit equitably from the country’s wealth. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elections, Jauch argued that while the principle of resource sharing is widely accepted, it remains largely theoretical unless concrete steps are taken to ensure that Namibia’s natural wealth genuinely benefits the […]

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World

Former US House Speaker says Israeli prime minister has never believed in peace or a two-state solution

Former US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has never believed in peace or a two-state solution. The landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice in July called for the immediate end of Israel’s illegal occupation and apartheid rule. The ruling reinforced a clear pathway to peace based on a sovereign state of Palestine in the context of the two-state solution. Pelosi says the US […]

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Liberia: President Boakai Declares Tuesday, October 15, as “World Rural Women’s Day”
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APO International

Liberia: President Boakai Declares Tuesday, October 15, as “World Rural Women’s Day”

 The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, October 15, 2024 as “World Rural Women’s Day”, to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the day is in recognition of the role of World Rural Women in agriculture, food production, and as active actors in human development. The women of Liberia will join their counterparts […]

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British High Commissioner Discusses Health Collaborations with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary
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British High Commissioner Discusses Health Collaborations with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary

 His Excellency Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, paid a courtesy call to Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, to discuss ongoing health collaborations between Kenya and the UK.  The meeting aimed to review the progress of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two nations, focusing on advancing key health initiatives and enhancing cooperation in critical healthcare areas.  During the meeting, Dr. Barasa […]

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Uganda: Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership
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Uganda: Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership

 Consideration of the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023 stalled for a second time during a plenary sitting held on Monday, 14 October 2024. While chairing the sitting, the Speaker, Anita Among, tasked the Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, to harmonise their positions on the Bill before its Second Reading. “I held a meeting with Hon. Mutuuzo and Hon. Ogwang in […]

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Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa
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Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa

 Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors are critical to jumpstart inclusive growth: stabilizing economies and transforming education to equip the region’s growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market relevant expertise.  The report, which is in its […]

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