insert_link World US officials say Gaza hostage deal is closer than any point before A US official said a deal to release hostages held in Gaza is 'closer than at any point' since negotiations began. Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer told media on Sunday areas of disagreement have narrowed between Israel and Hamas. There are around 240 hostages currently believed to be held in Gaza, including American citizens. But Finer stressed an agreement was not yet in place, contrary to reports over the […] todayNovember 20, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Transport Minister expressed the need for stakeholders to find more ways to invest in the road safety across Africa Works and Transport Minister, John Mutorwa, expressed the need for stakeholders to find more ways to invest in the road safety across the African continent. Mutorwa in remarks delivered on his behalf during the commemoration of the 12th Africa Road Safety Day in Swakopmund on Sunday, recognised and commended current Sub-sectoral interventions and initiatives but stressed the requirement for stakeholders to dig deeper into their reserves to make national roads […] todayNovember 20, 2023 12
insert_link World Federal Reserve minutes in focus in shortened trading week Minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting will dominate attention in what is slated to be a quiet trading week on Wall Street. William Denselow reports from New York that markets will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and traders will be hoping for positive news heading into the holiday. todayNovember 20, 2023 12
insert_link Africa Kenya’s rail operator halts cargo services to Mombasa port after floods Flooding and landslides in Kenya's coastal region have halted rail cargo services to and from the port city of Mombasa, the state-owned rail operator said on Saturday.According to Reuters, heavy rains linked to the El Nino phenomenon, followed by flash floods, have submerged towns across East Africa, leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless. In Kenya, the death toll from the floods stands at at least 46, and is expected […] todayNovember 20, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia CMC Private Hospital collaborates with the Cancer Association of Namibia The CMC Private Hospital in its effort and commitment to women's health has made a significant impact, empowering and uplifting the well-being of communities. Recently they merged with the Cancer Association of Namibia. CAN's Rolf Hansen expands todayNovember 20, 2023 9
insert_link Africa Leaders from more than a dozen African countries will gather for the G20 Compact with Africa conference Reuters reports that leaders from more than a dozen African countries will gather in Germany over the next two days for the G20 Compact with Africa conference. The event aims to help bolster private investment in the world's poorest, but fast-growing, continent. Underscoring renewed interest in Africa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be among those attending the […] todayNovember 20, 2023 6
Namibia National service ministry will be conducting a training session in Opuwo The Sports, youth and national service ministry will be conducting a training session in the Kunene region's town of Opuwo. The week long event for 15-24 year-olds is scheduled for 4-7 December. Future Media News spoke to Naem Egumbo from the ministry. todayNovember 20, 2023 5
insert_link World Sam Altman out as OpenAI CEO OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been ousted by the board of the company he co-founded in 2015. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco that the announcement came just a day after Altman spoke on a panel at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. todayNovember 20, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Swapo party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says more members are returning to the party Swapo party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said more Swapo members are returning to the party but she still calls on others to rejoin as they will accept them with love and peace. Nandi-Ndaitwah said this engagement has really achieved its objectives as people are realising that democracy is mature enough. She was speaking at the party’s final rally at Oshakati. Here's Sister Namibia's Bridgit Lots on whether Namibia is ready […] todayNovember 20, 2023 12