City of Windhoek Management Committee Faces Vacancies as Council Fails to Nominate Office Bearers

The completion of the City of Windhoek's management committee is in limbo as the council falls short in nominating office bearers for the two remaining positions. Despite District Magistrate Celma Amadhila's call for nominations during the council session, the chambers echoed in silence. Notably, in December 2023, Queen Kamati, a SWAPO party member, and former city mayor Joseph Uapingene, a member of NUDO, secured the positions of mayor and deputy […]

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South Africa

The GOOD Party in SA is encouraged by the matric pass rate but calls for an overhaul of education

The GOOD Party in SA says the improved matric pass rate is encouraging, as is the fact that all provinces showed an increase. The matric class of 2023 achieved a pass rate of 82.9-percent, up by 2.8-percentage points from 80.1-percent in 2022. The GOOD Party’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says the greatest threat to human and economic progress, is an education system that fails to prepare young people for the future […]

January 19, 2024 13

World

Trump continues attacks on judge in defamation trial

Donald Trump has continued his spat with a judge presiding over his defamation case. On Wednesday the former President was threatened to be kicked out of court after being accused of being disruptive during the testimony of his accuser E. Jean Carroll. The writer is back on the witness stand today for further cross-examination. William Denselow reports from New York.

January 19, 2024 2

South Africa

Former Johannesburg mayor, Mpho Phalatse, has called for introspection

The former Johannesburg mayor, Mpho Phalatse, has called for introspection on the reasons behind the DA losing leaders. This comes in response to the resignation of a DA member of the Gauteng legislature, Khume Ramulifho, after 25 years of service. Phalatse expressed regret at his departure, telling eNCA he was a great leader for the DA.

January 19, 2024 4

South Africa

Stage 3 load-shedding implemented by Eskom despite the return of generation capacity

Eskom says stage 3 load-shedding was in effect from yesterday afternoon until 5 AM this morning, despite the return of three-thousand-200 megawatts of generating capacity. It attributes the decision to necessary planned maintenance, and setbacks. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena urges the public to use electricity efficiently to alleviate system pressure.

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Interview Transcripts

Dr. Basilius Kasera Explores Education Challenges and Funding Solutions in Namibia

In an engaging conversation, Dr. Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia's Faculty of Social Sciences discusses critical issues surrounding education in Namibia. Kasera addresses the similarities with South Africa, highlighting the politicization of education as a public good and its impact on citizens. He emphasizes the need to rethink the philosophy of education, urging a perspective that views education as a means of empowering individuals to contribute to society […]

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Interview Transcripts

Landless People’s Movement’s Lifalaza Simataa Discusses Education and Its Impact on Voters

In a recent interview, Lifalaza Simataa delves into the state of education in Namibia and its repercussions on the electorate. Simataa sheds light on the slow pace of school construction, insufficient budget allocations, and the resulting challenges in the education sector. Simataa emphasizes that between 2021 and 2022, only one new school was built by the state, indicating a lack of prioritization for education development. He points out that a […]

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Business / Economics

Morning Biz News- Headline: “Namibia’s Trade Dynamics, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria Supports Shell, and Oil Prices Fluctuate in Global Markets”

1. Namibia's Trade Balance Shows Improvement in November 2023 Namibia's trade balance exhibited a deficit of N$4 billion in November 2023, reflecting an improvement compared to the N$4.5 billion deficit recorded in October 2023. The trade landscape underscores China as the largest market for exports, while South Africa maintains its position as Namibia's primary supplier. This update offers insights into the country's evolving economic relationships and trade dynamics. 2. South […]

January 19, 2024 4

World

‘Critical failures’ led to Uvalde school shooting in Texas

A US government report released Thursday details the "critical failures" in the delayed police response to a school shooting in the state of Texas. The Justice Department's investigation found children's lives could have been saved if law enforcement officers had acted sooner. In May 2022, a gunman opened fire at a primary school, killing 19 students and two teachers. Sally Patterson has more.

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