APO International Limpopo Province Will Close Out Provincial Marriage Bill Public Hearings The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs calls on residents of Limpopo to participate in the final round of national public hearings on the Marriage Bill [B43–2023], scheduled to take place during the first week of February. The committee views the hearings as a critical opportunity for Limpopo residents to make meaningful contributions to legislation that will have a direct impact on their lives. The committee’s call is anchored in […] today23 January, 2026
APO International Talentz MEDIA Releases Global & African Pulse Report on Entertainment and African Artists Talentz MEDIA (https://TalentzMEDIA.com) has officially released the Global&African Pulse Report on Entertainment, a comprehensive industry insight document examining the current state, growth trajectory, and global influence of African artists and the entertainment ecosystem across the continent. Download Document: https://apo-opa.co/4r8OO48 The report delivers an authoritative overview of Africa’s fast-evolving creative industry, with focus areas including music, film, digital entertainment, live performances, content creation, and artist branding. It captures how African creatives […] today23 January, 2026
APO International National Basketball Association (NBA) and Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announce Long-Term Renewal to Bring More NBA Games and Activities to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced an extension of their existing collaboration that will feature preseason NBA Global Games, expanded marketing activities, and the launch of an NBA Global Academy in the UAE capital. The long-term extension will also bring additional youth development and fan programming to Abu Dhabi and surrounding communities for years to come. […] today23 January, 2026
Uncategorized EEC issues final orders against non-compliant employers By: Hertha Ekandjo The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has issued final orders against seven employers following Review Panel hearings held on 21 January 2026. Approved employers The following employers had their Affirmative Action (AA) Reports approved after corrective measures and successful mediation: Namibia Rotomould (Pty) Ltd (Okahandja) – approved after the employer acknowledged reporting deficiencies and submitted corrective documentation. Beefcor Meat Suppliers (Pty) Ltd – approved after missing documentation was […] today23 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Companies Face Review Over Understudy Shortfalls Three companies appeared before the Employment Equity Commission review panel earlier this week for not appointing Namibian understudies for foreign employees. Ludorf Iyambo reports that SASSCAL, the NTA, and Letshego Bank are also accused of failing to seek exemptions from the labour ministry to justify employing foreign nationals without local understudies. today23 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Namibia National Students Organisation Highlights Challenges in 2025 Results The Namibia National Students Organisation says the 2025 school results show limited progress, with only 36 percent of learners qualifying at advanced level. Secretary Lavinia Leonard warned of low enrolment, falling pass rates, and missing data on learners with disabilities, calling for urgent reforms. today23 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia McHenry Venaani Calls for Focus on Citizens’ Wellbeing PDM President McHenry Venaani urged policymakers to do more for ordinary citizens, citing gaps in basic services, inequality, and poor living conditions. He highlighted the importance of long-term strategies for land and rural property ownership to ensure sustainable development for future generations. today23 January, 2026
insert_link Oshiwambo Omutivali president wongudu yakula yomilameno mo Uganda akwatwapo Opolifi ya Uganda nena oyati oya tula moipandeko omunambelewa wopombada wongudu yakula yomilameno tapewa oshima oku kufa ombiga momakuyunguto oo atwaalelifa eemwenyo dovanhu veli 7. Oshikundaneki sho Africanews osha lopota kutya, Muwanga Kivumbi, eli omutotiveta ota kulopotwa oye eli omutivali president wongudu yo National Unity Platform, ikwetelwe komesho ku Bobi Wine, oo takutiwa okwa kala ehewetike okudja oshivike sha dileko. Metivali oo eli ondjayi yetanga leameno mo Uganda chief Muhoozi […] today22 January, 2026
APO International Justice Committee Chairperson Congratulates New Deputy Public Protector The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, today congratulated Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube on her appointment as Deputy Public Protector. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Adv Dube’s appointment earlier today for a non-renewable term of seven years, with effect from 1 February 2026. The appointment was made in terms of section 2A(1) of the Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act 23 of 1994), following […] today22 January, 2026