insert_link Sport Australia name Olympic marathon team after ugly selection row Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jess Stenson was named in Australia's Paris marathon team Monday at the expense of four-time Olympian Lisa Weightman after an ugly selection row. Weightman was bidding to become the first Australian track and field athlete to compete at five Olympics and qualified third fastest behind Sinead Diver and Genevieve Gregson for the three-member women's team. But with six runners all under the qualifying time, selectors […] todayJune 3, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government. For 30 years the ANC had a comfortable majority which allowed it to […] todayJune 3, 2024 19
insert_link 3 Namibia Namibia defeat Oman in T20 World Cup after super over drama Namibia scored a thrilling super over victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash in Barbados on Sunday. David Wiese was the hero for the Africans, blasting 13 runs in Namibia's super over total of 21 before then restricting Oman to 10 runs to seal victory. The match at Kensington Oval went to a super over after a nerve-jangling low-scoring battle which saw Oman bundled out […] todayJune 3, 2024 46 3
Namibia City of Windhoek to launch the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign in Windhoek tomorrow The City of Windhoek will tomorrow launch the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign in Windhoek. This campaign is part of the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of our city. Here is the City of Windhoek's spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. todayMay 31, 2024 30
insert_link Business / Economics First National Bank of Namibia has launched a portable card payment solution First National Bank of Namibia has launched a portable card payment solution for businesses known as Speedee. According to FNB, Speedee is a cost-effective, convenient, and compact point-of-sale device that allows merchants to accept payments anywhere and anytime, making managing their businesses more efficient. Benefits of Speedee include dual SIM and wireless connectivity, technical support - offered telephonically across the country, an E-receipting system, daily activity reports, and […] todayMay 31, 2024 60
insert_link South Africa Research Shows Load-Shedding Negatively Affects Employment and Earnings in South Africa Load-shedding has negative labour market effects on employment, working hours, and monthly earnings. This is according to research conducted by the University of Cape Town under the South Africa Towards Inclusive Development programme. On average, load-shedding periods were associated with a 2.6-percent lower chance of being employed, 1.3-percent fewer working hours per week, and 1.7-percent lower real monthly earnings. UCT’s Tim Köhler says from a policymaking perspective, the primary […] todayMay 31, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia The Ministry of Justice through the Legal Aid Scheme is going to increase the threshold The Ministry of Justice through the Legal Aid Scheme is going to increase the threshold to qualify for legal aid from N$3500 to N$7000. The proclamation will be published in the Government Gazette on Friday. todayMay 31, 2024 21
insert_link Health / Medical World No Tobacco Day Highlights Need to Shield Youth from Tobacco Industry World No Tobacco Day is celebrated today under the theme 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference,' which emphasizes shielding youth from tobacco industry influence. This day, initiated by the World Health Organization in 1987, aims to raise awareness of tobacco's health risks and advocate for anti-smoking policies. todayMay 31, 2024 33
Namibia ECN Launches Campaign to Boost Voter Registration and Participation for 2024 Elections The Electoral Commission of Namibia is intensifying efforts to ensure all eligible voters register and participate in the upcoming November general elections. Aiming for a 77% voter turnout, a 10% increase from 2019, ECN is conducting a comprehensive voter education campaign. Chief Electoral Officer Peter Shaama praised political parties for encouraging voter registration. The campaign, focused on first-time voters, runs until August 1, under the slogan "Step up for your […] todayMay 31, 2024 33
