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White House defends Trump response to midair collision

The White House says US President Donald Trump is "making air travel safer" by reviewing hiring practices following Wednesday night's fatal mid-air collision in Washington. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration review will look at the past four years at the Federal Aviation Administration. It comes as the president faces accusations of racism for suggesting diversity hirings contributed to Wednesday's crash between a passenger jet and military helicopter. […]

today3 February, 2025

Namibia

Nampower Instructor Encourages Jacob Marengo Students to Pursue TVET Careers

  An instructor at the Nampower training centre, Toini Annis, has urged students at Jacob Marengo Secondary School to consider careers in the TVET sector. Annis explained that technical vocational education is often mistakenly seen as a path for those who fail, but she believes this perception is wrong. In a report compiled by Selma Taapopi from One Africa TV's NewsOnOne, Annis shared her personal experience, revealing that completing her […]

today3 February, 2025

South Africa

S.A Police Arrest Over Thousands During Festive Season Operations

  S.A's National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says a total of 244-thousand-952 suspects were arrested for various offences during police safer festive season operations between October last year and January this year across the county. Masemola was providing an update on SAPS nationwide safer festive season operations in Pretoria . Meanwhile, police have also seized more than 70-thousand counterfeit items valued at over 90-million-rand million and arrested 37 suspects of […]

today3 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Market Moves: Key Stats & Trends From NSX

  The local market recorded a total of 1,585,996 shares traded across 17 deals, with a total value of N$9.49 million. The financial sector led the market with 1,096,462 shares traded, amounting to N$9.4 million. The telecommunications sector saw a modest 2,496 shares exchanged, valued at N$19,740. Meanwhile, the consumer discretionary sector recorded 376 shares traded, while basic materials had 59 shares valued at N$32,078.

today31 January, 2025

Namibia

India to Unveil Annual Budget Amid Growth Concerns

The Indian government will present its annual spending plan to the parliament this week amid concerns about slowing growth and high inflation. The finance minister will kick off the proceedings on Friday by unveiling the annual economic survey which highlights the state of the country's economy. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.  

today31 January, 2025

Business / Economics

In S.A, the ANC welcomes Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the repo rate

  In S.A, the ANC has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing the prime lending rate down to eleven-percent. The decision was split, with two of the six monetary policy committee members voting for an unchanged rate. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says this much-needed adjustment provides relief to South African households and businesses struggling with high borrowing costs: […]

today31 January, 2025

Namibia

Student Union Raises Concerns Over Shortage of Qualified TVET Teachers

  The Student Union of Namibia is concerned about the shortage of qualified Technical and Vocational Education and Training teachers. Ketemba Tjipepa, reporting for One Africa Tv's NewsOnOne, indicates SUN president Natangwe Shikesho says the country lacks trained TVET teachers despite the subject being part of the school curriculum. Watch the latest NewsOnOne bulletin one oneafrica.tv

today31 January, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, EFF Criticizes Nersa’s Approval of Eskom’s Tariff Hikes

In South Africa, the EFF has criticized the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approving Eskom's tariff hikes, calling the decision unjustifiable and harmful to households and businesses. Nersa approved a 12.74% increase for 2025/2026, with smaller increases for the following years. Meanwhile, AfriForum's Morné Mostert, aims to determine whether the decision complies with legal requirements, expressing concerns that Nersa may be permitting Eskom to recover unlawful expenses through […]

today31 January, 2025