insert_link Namibia Erongo Education Director Identifies Broken Families as Factor in Students’ Academic Struggles, Calls for Unified Action Against GBV Ernfriede Stephanus, the Education Director for Erongo, emphasized on Monday that fractured families contribute to students' substandard academic performance. Speaking during a parliamentary standing committee hearing on gender-based violence (GBV) and the killing of women in Walvis Bay, Stephanus highlighted the impact of broken families on pupils' achievements in school. Additionally, she urged non-governmental organizations and various groups to collaborate in developing a comprehensive program addressing GBV and other prevailing […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 29
insert_link World UN Secretary General condemns ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern about the "unprecedented" level of civilian casualties and the "catastrophic" humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Guterres was addressing reporters in New York on Monday, where he once again called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the enclave. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayJanuary 16, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa GOOD party in the Eastern Cape has opened two cases of fraud and corruption against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality EFF councillor The GOOD party in the Eastern Cape has opened two cases of fraud and corruption against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality EFF councillor, Khanya Nqgisha. This is amid allegations of bribery and abuse of Expanded Public Works Programme funds. The GOOD Party’s Lawrence Troon says in the first case, Nqgisha apparently attempted to solicit a one-million-rand bribe from the multi-billion rand company, Hive Energy, in return for support to get […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 34
insert_link World Japan, Aus continue steps towards military partnership Japan and Australia are in discussions to become military partners should any new conflicts arise in the Indo-Pacific. Citing Japan government sources Kyodo News reports the two countries are working to clarify defense guidelines and deepen co-operation. Chris Gilbert has more. todayJanuary 16, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South African education activist says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts South African Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts in South Africa, particularly level one teaching posts, created by the teachers who went on pension. There are currently more teachers in the country than the education system can accommodate. Makaneta says it cannot be correct for qualified teachers to remain unemployed while there are vacant posts that are funded. todayJanuary 16, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Namibian Farmers Urged to Dismantle Unauthorized Fences in Angola by Deputy Prime Minister Nandi-Ndaitwah Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has urged Namibian farmers who have unlawfully enclosed land in Angola with fences to dismantle their structures. Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the issue during a meeting with Namibian farmers in Helao Nafidi on Friday, where she highlighted that some Namibian farmers grazing their animals in Angola had erected fences without obtaining permission from the Angolan authorities. The meeting witnessed the […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 10
insert_link Interview Transcripts Bernard Jantze: Unveiling the Journey of Tse Ko Ro Be Nama //Gaus Drama: From Enthusiastic Beginnings to Viral Success In a recent conversation with Leonard Witbeen, Bernard Jantze- the creative force behind Tse Ko Ro Be Nama //Gaus Drama shed light on the inception and evolution of their unique project. The discussion delved into the roots of the drama, its organic growth, and the unexpected journey it has taken. The drama, as described by the creator, emerged spontaneously from a place of enthusiasm and an unconscious discovery of their […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 18
insert_link Interview Transcripts Unlocking Namibia’s Potential: A Call for Fair Resource Deals and a Universal Basic Income- A sit down with Herbert Jauch, ESJ Trustee Our team took this moment to speak with Herbert Jauch, a Social Justice Activist and Labor expert. In this piece you will find interesting views by Mr. Jauch on topics such as deals with DeBeers not in favor of Namibians now living in poverty. In a recent statement, Botswana's President Masisi shed light on the repercussions of certain dealings with DeBeers, revealing substantial losses in revenue from diamonds over the […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 29
insert_link World Nauru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan One of Taiwan's last diplomatic allies has cut ties with the island just days after its closely-watched presidential election. A senior Taiwanese official said Beijing offered the Pacific Island nation of Nauru $100 million a year for it to sever links. Patrick Fok reports. todayJanuary 16, 2024 20