insert_link Opinion Pieces Embracing the digital future: the crucial role of digital literacy in Namibia Issued By Mrs. Hilya Mhani, Manager: Consumer Relations and Advocacy In today's interconnected world, digital literacy is a fundamental skill required in all areas of life. As an Authority, we recognise the transformative power of digital literacy. It extends beyond basic technology use to include critical navigation, evaluation, and creation of information on digital platforms. Digital literacy encompasses various competencies: using digital devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets; navigating the […] todayJune 25, 2024 62
insert_link World Iran’s Khamenei urges ‘high participation’ in presidential vote Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday called for "high participation" in Friday's presidential election to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who died last month in a helicopter crash. "We emphasise the importance of high participation (in the election) because it is the pride of the Islamic republic," Khamenei declared in a televised speech three days ahead of the vote. "In every election where the turnout was […] todayJune 25, 2024 23
World India’s lawmakers take oath without duo behind bars India's newly elected lawmakers took the oath of office Tuesday, but without two vocal government critics unable to take their seats because they are jailed on national security charges. One is the Sikh separatist Amritpal Singh, a firebrand preacher arrested last year after a month-long police manhunt in Punjab state. The other is Sheikh Abdul Rashid, a former state legislator in Indian-administered Kashmir, known popularly as […] todayJune 25, 2024 11
insert_link World Five things to know about the Northern Mariana Islands WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is headed to Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands to plead guilty in a deal with US authorities that will leave him a free man. Here are five things to know about the US territory in the Western Pacific: Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, the Northern Mariana Islands is a tiny, remote outpost of the world's largest economy. Its closest large […] todayJune 25, 2024 25
insert_link World Assange will be ‘a free man’ after US court appearance: wife WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be a "free man" after a US judge signs off on his landmark plea deal expected to take place in remote US territory on Wednesday, his wife Stella said. Stella Assange said the end of his years-long legal drama that saw him board a plane from London to Bangkok on Monday had been a "whirlwind of emotions". "I'm just elated. Frankly, it's […] todayJune 25, 2024 16
insert_link World China and Botswana: ‘fong kong’ products have helped drive local manufacturing – study By Yanyin Zi, Rikkyo University Chinese products are frequently viewed as inferior and inexpensive, contributing to their negative reputation. This is true in African countries too. Nonetheless, Chinese merchandise has played a pivotal role in shaping economies by accelerating globalisation and fostering local development. Take the case of Botswana. Botswana has a population of more than 2.4 million people. Its economy is primarily driven […] todayJune 25, 2024 20
Namibia Exploring the link between poverty and teenage pregnancies https://youtu.be/1F9gR09k0Ck By Finna Kahili Is there a link between poverty and teenage pregnancies? To find out, News on One spoke to Sociologist from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and a local human rights activist, and according to them, there is a close link between poverty and teenage pregnancies in the country. They noted that young girls from impoverished or low-income households often […] todayJune 25, 2024 19
insert_link 2 Africa Kenya youth protesters gear up for nationwide strike By Rose TROUP BUCHANAN Kenya braced for a national strike Tuesday following a call by youth protesters for a sweeping shutdown, as opposition to the government's proposed tax hikes gathers momentum. The mainly Gen-Z-led demonstrations have taken President William Ruto's government by surprise, with the Kenyan leader saying over the weekend that he was ready to speak to the protesters. Discontent over the already […] todayJune 25, 2024 38 2
insert_link Sport Polarising Warner bows out with Australia World Cup exit David Warner's 15-year international career came to an anti-climactic end on Tuesday as Australia were dumped out of the T20 World Cup in excruciating fashion. Australia and Warner could only watch on powerless as Afghanistan instead reached the semi-finals by beating Bangladesh by a nail-biting eight runs. Australia's fate had hung in the balance after India defeated them by 24 runs in St. Lucia on a day of […] todayJune 25, 2024 8