insert_link Science & Technology UN adopts first global AI resolution The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence which aims to encourage the protection of personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and safeguarding human rights. While it is a nonbinding resolution, according to Linda Thomas Greenfield, the US' Ambassador to the UN, it is just the first step in ensuring AI technology is used and developed responsibly. todayMarch 22, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa SA Speaker takes special leave following corruption allegations Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says that “given the seriousness of allegations [made against her] and the attendant extensive media speculation, [she] has decided to take special leave [from her role]”. News24 reports that the move comes after heavy backlash following the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate's raid at her Johannesburg home, linked to a probe into alleged corruption during her time as defence minister. todayMarch 22, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba reflects on 34th Independence celebrations The country yesterday celebrated our 34th Independence Day in Katima Mulilo, under the theme "A People United for Prosperity". The event was marked by several cultural performances as well as a live band to highlight Namibia's diversity. With people queuing up from before 6am to guarantee themselves a spot we spoke to President Nangolo Mbumba to get his thoughts on the event. todayMarch 22, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia Governor says Zambezi Region could feed Namibia Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, has called on investors to take advantage of the fertile land available in the region and invest in agriculture and other potential tourism activities. Pointing to an abundance of water, wildlife, fish and other natural resources including rivers such as Zambezi, Kwandu, Linyanti and Chobe, Sampofu insisted that the region has the potential to provide employment opportunities and food security for Namibia. todayMarch 22, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Steinhof CEO dies by suicide Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste died by suicide in Hermanus on Thursday, a day before he was told to hand himself over to law enforcement. News24 reports that Jooste told his wife he was going out for a walk, and it was during his walk that he shot himself. According to local police, Jooste “was still alive at the time [they reported to a beach in Hermanus, where a 63-year-old man […] todayMarch 22, 2024 110
insert_link Namibia Government avails N$ 8 million to revive rice project During his keynote address at Namibia’s 34th Independence Day celebrations at Katima Mulilo, President Nangolo Mbumba revealed that the government has availed N$ 8 million to revive the Kalimbeza Rice Project. Mbumba also said government approved the establishment of a sugar plantation on part of Kalimbeza, in addition to a sugar processing plant in Katima Mulilo. Highlighting the development and job growth potential of the projects, the Presuident added that […] todayMarch 22, 2024 8
insert_link Sport T20 World Cup stars can boost US cricket, says ex-England quick Plunkett England World Cup winner Liam Plunkett says cricket superstars such as Virat Kohli and Babar Azam can help bolster the game in the United States when it hosts the T20 World Cup. The Twenty20 showpiece, which starts on June 1, is being jointly staged by the United States and the West Indies. It will be the first major international cricket tournament played in the US, with a sell-out crowd […] todayMarch 22, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics Spotlight Feature – 21 March 2024 Laimi finds out more about BCX MD, Dirk van Niekerk. https://iono.fm/e/1418370 todayMarch 22, 2024 71
insert_link Sport Norris beats Verstappen to go fastest in first Australian practice McLaren's Lando Norris outpaced world champion Max Verstappen on Friday to top the timesheets in a first practice in Melbourne that was disrupted when Alex Albon hit a wall at high speed. The Briton Norris powered round the Albert Park circuit with a best time of one minute 18.564 seconds on soft tyres. He grabbed the lead midway through the hour-long session from Red Bull's Verstappen, who responded […] todayMarch 22, 2024 5
