insert_link World Republican Senators Raise Concerns Over Trump’s Attorney General Pick Republican Senators tasked with confirming Donald Trump's cabinet are expressing concern at at least one of his appointments, according to reports. Representative Matt Gaetz has been picked for the role of Attorney General, despite having once been under investigation for sex trafficking. Mitch McCann reports: today15 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia 30 New Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn In 30 new Peace Corps Trainees were sworn in at the town of Okahandja, starting their two-year commitment as Health and Economic Empowerment Volunteers. Since 1990, a total of 1,886 volunteers have worked on community projects across Namibia. With the addition of this group, 60 volunteers are now serving in regions from Lüderitz to Katima Mulilo. Peace Corp's Patrick Pollais: today15 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Weekly Economics Wrap: 7-14 November 2024 Your Weekly Economics Wrap Welcome to this week’s economic highlights, capturing key developments from Namibia, South Africa, across Africa, and on the international stage. Namibia: Access Bank’s Graduate Program & Market Activity Access Bank Namibia recently selected 38 promising graduates to join its highly sought-after Graduate Programme, where they will undergo rigorous training at the bank’s Lagos headquarters. Head of Human Resources Edwina Hashikutuva shared that the program received over […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child Tuuda Haitula, an industrial psychologist, recently spearheaded the "Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child" program, which quickly grew from 30 to 150 participants. The initiative aimed to help young men transition from school to the workforce, offering advice on CV writing, interview preparation, and career development. Participants reported positive outcomes, including securing internships and job interviews, thanks to the program's practical insights and expert-led sessions. Tuuda hopes to […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 SADC to Observe Namibia’s 2024 Elections The Southern African Development Community has confirmed its Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27. The SEOM will oversee the elections to ensure they adhere to democratic principles of fairness, transparency, and credibility. The mission will begin its work with refresher training for observers, starting November 15, and will include key assessments of Namibia’s political and security environments, the legal framework, and […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Manufacturing Output Drops 0.8% in September According to Statistics South Africa, the country’s manufacturing output fell by 0.8-percent in September, with the automotive sector largely responsible. This marks the second month of declining output, following a 1.2-percent drop in August. StatsSA’s Nicolai Claassen says production in motor vehicles, parts, and transport equipment fell by 18.7-percent, accounting for a significant portion of the overall decline: today14 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump nominates Rubio as Secretary of State US President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state. Trump also announced the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence. Ira Spitzer has more: today14 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A. Cabinet Backs Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining S.A's Cabinet has strongly condemned the increasing crime rate and expressed full support for efforts to combat illegal mining. It also commended a successful police operation in North West which resulted in the arrest of over one-thousand illegal miners. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says government is committed to tackling these issues with stronger law enforcement and stricter measures to curb illegal mining, which fuels the rise in criminal […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa Several African and former Soviet nations have shown interest in purchasing Russia’s vaccine for smallpox and mpox, along with testing kits and antiviral treatments, Russia’s consumer and health watchdog revealed to Reuters. The vaccine, Orthopoxvac, was developed by the Vektor laboratory in Siberia and was officially registered by Russia's health ministry in 2022. According to a Reuters source, clinical trials have demonstrated the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness. today14 November, 2024
