insert_link Local Hileni Amadhila joins Old Mutual Namibia as Senior Public Relations, Stakeholder, and Communications Consultant Old Mutual Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Hileni Amadhila as the new Senior Public Relations, Stakeholder, and Communications Consultant within the Group Marketing, Public Affairs, and Sustainability team. Hileni brings over 11 years of extensive experience in strategic marketing and communication to her new role at Old Mutual Namibia. With a proven track record in leading external and internal communication, PR, advertising, and brand management, […] todayJune 6, 2024 39
Local The Use of the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS) for the Conduct of the 2024’s General Registration of Voters (GRV) The Commission wishes to share ongoing information related to the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS), following the commencement of the general voter registration process, and some interest shown by the public in the system: 1. During 2010 – 2013, ECN migrated from the manual paper-based voter registration system to a Custom-Made digital biometrics voters registration system, referred to as Mobile Voters Register System (MVRS). This system […] todayJune 6, 2024 12
insert_link Sport Rangnick has Austria primed to surprise at Euro 2024 Austria coach Ralf Rangnick believes his side can spring a surprise at Euro 2024 despite the absence of their leading player David Alaba and a tough opener against France. Just over a month after rejecting the manager's job at Bayern Munich, Rangnick will want to prove he made the right move in sticking with Austria. The 65-year-old, who had a brief spell at Manchester United in the 2021-2022 […] todayJune 6, 2024 20
insert_link Sport Maddison cut from final England squad for Euros: reports James Maddison will not be included in England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024, British media reports said. The Tottenham attacking midfielder was part of Gareth Southgate's 33-man training group but has not made the cut for the final squad for the tournament in Germany, the BBC and Sky Sports said late Wednesday. The Euros start in just over a week's time and England are among the favourites. The […] todayJune 6, 2024 16
insert_link Sport Uganda claim first ever T20 World Cup victory with win over PNG Uganda claimed their first ever T20 World Cup win with a three-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea at Providence Stadium on Wednesday in a low-scoring but tense encounter. The African side bowled out PNG for 77 and after struggling at 26-5 in reply reached the target in 18.2 overs with Riazat Ali Shah top-scoring with 33. Riazat put on a crucial sixth wicket partnership of 35 with Juma […] todayJune 6, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Nigerian tycoon taps Zimbabwe for lithium as Africa pushes local development of its mining sector By Seth Onyango, bird tsory agency Nigerian industrialist Benedict Peters’ Bravura Holdings will start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project in 2025, boosting Africa's drive to retain more profits from the global lithium boom, according to mining.com. African Intelligence reported in March that the Nigerian billionaire had acquired an exploration license in the key mining area of Kamativi. Peters' foray into lithium mining […] todayJune 5, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.Africa minister charged as part of corruption probe By Dave CLARK A South African minister was arrested and charged with corruption on Wednesday, as his ANC party wrangles with how to form a new government after major election losses. Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa was detained after he was implicated by the vast Zondo Commission inquiry into corruption under former ANC president Jacob Zuma's rule. As a serving minister in President Cyril Ramaphosa's […] todayJune 5, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia LPM calls departures of Seibeb and Isaacks “street resignation” By Maggie Forceledo Paz The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, said that the party acknowledged receiving no formal communication regarding the resignations. Despite this, Simataa stated the LPM "will however accept what the party calls 'street resignation' […] todayJune 5, 2024 31
insert_link World Netanyahu says Israel ‘prepared for very intense operation’ on Lebanon border Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel was "prepared for a very intense operation" along the border with Lebanon, where Israeli troops have exchanged near-daily fire with Hezbollah fighters. Exchanges between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, a Hamas ally, have intensified over the past week, with repeated Israeli strikes deeper into Lebanese territory. "We are prepared for a very intense operation in the north. One way […] todayJune 5, 2024 21
