insert_link Namibia HP-GSB Begins Accreditation Process with AABSchools The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business has launched its accreditation journey with the Association of African Business Schools. A workshop was held with faculty and staff to discuss the process and its benefits, with Dr. Hylton J. Villet emphasizing the importance of meeting global standards. The accreditation will position HP-GSB among top African business schools, providing students with enhanced opportunities for growth. This milestone reflects the school’s commitment to […] today12 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Pound sterling has reached a high against the euro Pound sterling has reached a high against the euro not seen since before the Brexit vote of 2016, when the UK left the EU. A combination of factors relating to interest rates, the threat of US tariffs, and political troubles in France and Germany led to the milestone. Stuart Smith explains. today12 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the DA in Johannesburg criticises the city’s mayor on office move to Usindiso building In S.A, the DA in Johannesburg has criticised mayor Dada Morero’s plan to relocate his office to the fire-damaged Usindiso building, where over 70 people tragically lost their lives. The party calls it a waste of money, especially with the city facing a 27-billion-rand infrastructure backlog. The DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku vows to oppose this move, demanding that city resources focus on improving service delivery and serving the residents, not the […] today12 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Minister Schlettwein along with officials from NamWater conclude site visits The Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, minister Carl Herman Schlettwein, along with officials from NamWater, conducted site visits to assess the status of various water systems. The Minister visited Rundu, the Kavango East Region, the Ohangwena Region, the Oshana Region, and the Omusati Region. Here is the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein. today12 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Uncertainty in West Africa’s Mining Sector as Arrests Rattle Western Companies The arrest of mining executives in Mali, threats to strip permits in Burkina Faso, and the seizure of a French-run uranium site in Niger have raised concerns among Western miners in West Africa, according to Reuters' reports. While day-to-day production has largely continued in Mali and Burkina Faso, the escalating tensions are expected to impact firms seeking financing and insurance. This uncertainty could hamper supply growth in Africa's […] today12 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to expand rural infrastructure S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to expand rural infrastructure with the construction of 288 new bridges by 2026 as part of the Welisizwe rural bridges programme. In his keynote address at the launch of the programme in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa says with a budget of 3.8-billion-rand, the bridges will use locally sourced materials, boosting the economy: today12 December, 2024
insert_link World FBI Director says he will resign before Trump takes office FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign before president elect Donald Trump takes office. It comes just days after Trump announced his intentions to replace Wray. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. today12 December, 2024
insert_link World UN General Assembly votes in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza. While this vote is not legally binding, it's a strong political signal. The United States has once again voted against the ceasefire. Our correspondent from where the UN is headquartred is Jody Jacobs in New York: today12 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s G20 Sherpa Calls for Diverse Competencies to Address Africa’s Challenges The director-general of South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor, says South Africa's G20 sherpa agreed they need different competencies to drive a solution for the different challenges facing Africa. He says they found a way of operationalising the three task forces dealing with inclusive economic growth, industrialisation employment and inequality: today12 December, 2024
