insert_link Business / Economics Employers Federation Talks New National Minimum Wage The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation minister, Utoni Nujoma, announced that the national minimum wage will rise to N$18 per hour, effective January 1, 2025. Terrence Makari from the Employers Federation of Namibia provides insights on this important development. today6 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 6 November 2024 Morning Biz News: Strengthening Trade Relations: Key Developments from Namibia, South Africa, Kenya, and China This week, the global economic landscape has seen notable developments, with high-level talks aimed at boosting trade relations, promising improvements in economic indicators, and significant policy shifts in key international markets. Below are some of the latest highlights that matter for businesses and investors: 1. Strengthening Namibia-EU Trade Relations In Windhoek this week, a high-level conference will take place with a focus on deepening trade relations between […] today6 November, 2024
insert_link World Pennsylvania results not expected on election night Pennsylvania has been a major focus for both the Trump and Harris campaigns, as polling shows the two candidates in a dead heat to claim the state's nineteen electoral college votes. However, as was the case four years ago, if the race is as close as predicted, a winner isn't expected to be declared on election night. Ira Spitzer reports from Philadelphia. today6 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Applauds Minister Dion George’s Acknowledgment of Cape Town Sewage Crisis ActionSA has expressed support for Minister Dion George's recognition of the Cape Town sewage crisis, revealing that a criminal investigation has begun due to the city's discharge of over 30 million litres of untreated sewage into coastal waters daily. This acknowledgment follows ActionSA's criticisms of the city's failure to adhere to environmental regulations, with party representative Michael Beaumont emphasizing the serious public health and ecological risks posed by these actions. […] today6 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s National Grid Experiences Ninth Collapse of the Year On Tuesday, Nigeria’s national grid suffered a partial collapse, leading to widespread power outages. According to Reuters, the Transmission Company of Nigeria reported that a disturbance at 12:52 GMT, triggered by line and generator trips, destabilized the system. Although power was restored in areas like Abuja, outages continued in other parts of the country. today6 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics NUST and Bank of Namibia Launch AI and Robotics Accelerator for Student Development The Namibia University of Science and Technology has partnered with the Bank of Namibia to launch the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Accelerator. This cutting-edge facility focuses on equipping students with vital skills needed in a technology-driven world, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges in artificial intelligence and robotics. NUST's Dr. Colin Stanley emphasized the initiative's role in advancing technological education in the country. today6 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia NSA and NWR Launch Collaborative Journalism Training at Hardap Dam To enhance media reporting on crucial data, the Statistics Agency and Wildlife Resorts have announced a collaborative journalism training program at the Hardap Dam Resort, set for later this week. Over 14 journalists from various media outlets will participate in this comprehensive training. NWR's Nelson Ashipala expands: today6 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Thousands Protest in Pretoria to Defend Afrikaans Education Against BELA S.A's AfriForum and Solidarity have confirmed that over ten-thousand people took part in the demonstration in Pretoria in defense of Afrikaans education against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. Protesters marched from the Voortrekker Monument to Freedom Park, emphasising that BELA is the red line. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel condemned perceived threats to cultural identity and demanded the preservation of mother language rights in education: today6 November, 2024
insert_link World Israeli PM fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The Israeli Prime Minister said he was forced to remove Gallant from his post due to a "crisis of trust" between the two men. Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv. today6 November, 2024
