Uncategorized HopeHydro Cup set to kick-off on Friday By: Terence Mukasa Namibia will host a HopHydro competition this Friday at the CBS Arena at the Jan Mohr Senior Secondary School in the capital. The competition comprises four teams: CBS Talents, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Football Club Nurnberg, and the Khomas regional selected team. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today16 January, 2025
insert_link APO International European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, Johan Borgstam, makes first official visit to Tanzania As part of ongoing regional engagements, European Union Special Representative, Borgstam will hold high-level discussions with the Minister of Defence, H.E. Stergomena Lawrence Tax, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Cosato David Chumi, as well as prominent members of the diplomatic community, academia, and civil society representatives in Tanzania. As part of ongoing regional engagements, the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region, Johan Borgstam, […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Addis Ababa Hosts Workshop to Enhance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Localization through Voluntary Local Reviews A two-day stakeholder workshop on “Improved Local and National Government Capacity to Localize the SDGs” is taking place in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, bringing together key actors to explore the role of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in collaboration with the Addis Ababa City Administration, the workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of local and national […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Wheelchair Outreach Program to commence in /Khomas Region The Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs has announced an outreach program for wheelchair users in the /Khomas Region, starting tomorrow, January 17. Asser /Uiseb from the office of the Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs adds that those needing a wheelchair or replacement are urged to register at the Disability Resource Centre in Okuryangava by today, 16 January at 3:00 PM. Registration requires the user’s name, contact details, and physical address. […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Activist Jauch Calls for Public Accountability in Leadership Activist Herbert Jauch highlighted the value of regular evaluations against stated objectives. He believes that conducting public assessments before the end of a leader's term would help increase pressure on the president and administration. Jauch criticized the current practice of waiting until the last year of the term to implement campaign promises, calling it a superficial exercise. today16 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa welcomes temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas South Africa has welcomed the temporary ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, saying this is a crucial first step toward ending the severe humanitarian crisis faced by the 2.3-million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire, which will come into effect on Sunday, will include the release of 33 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, says […] today16 January, 2025
World Biden bids farewell in Oval Office address U.S President Joseph Biden warned that an oligarchy is forming in the US as he cautioned against the concentration of technology, power and wealth in his farewell speech to the nation. He also hailed his administration's accomplishments during the address from the Oval Office. Reporting for us from Washington is Kate Fisher: today16 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Vodacom ranked Africa’s Top Employer for second consecutive year – launches digital skills programme for future workforce Vodacom Group (www.Vodacom.com) has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. This prestigious certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and Safaricom Kenya. The Top Employers Institute Companies bestows this accolade to companies based on their performance in key HR domains such as people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA Education Minister Gwarube Hopes Ramaphosa Will Address Budget Shortfall in SONA South Africa's Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube is hopeful that president Cyril Ramaphosa will address the budget shortfall in the education sector in the State of the Nation Address. The minister warns of a looming crisis as provincial education budgets struggle to meet growing demands. Gwarube told eNCA that with stagnant funding, provinces face larger class sizes and fewer teaching posts. She stressed the need for quality education: today16 January, 2025
