insert_link South Africa SA Union Criticizes Government for Neoliberal Policies The South African Federation of Trade Unions says the government of national unity continues to champion neoliberal economic policies that actively undermine job creation. Saftu’s spokesperson, Newton Masuku, says ahead of Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech today, they are demanding an immediate reversal of austerity measures. Meanwhile, the Public Servants Association says it expects Godongwana to present a budget that prioritises economic growth, job security, and the strengthening […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Shifeta Says Budget Couldn’t Support Nujoma’s Mandatory Youth Training Vision Environment Minister Pohamba Shifeta says the national budget could not support the late Sam Nujoma’s vision of mandatory national youth training. Shifeta, a former deputy youth minister, recalls being among those assigned by Nujoma to help draft the National Youth Policy. Currently, the National Youth Service provides voluntary national service training. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Selma Ikela put this report together. today19 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, DA Demands Accountability Over R1 Billion Municipal Deficit In S.A, the DA in the Free State is calling for urgent accountability, as the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality ends the 2023/2024 financial year with a one-billion-rand deficit. Over the past year, revenue stood at 1.73-billion-rand while expenses reached 2.82-billion-rand. The DA’s, Alison Oates, says this financial mismanagement directly affects residents, who continue to face water shortages, electricity instability, and deteriorating municipal services: today19 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Master’s supervisor for the late founding father decribes him as humble Benjamin Mapane, a Master's supervisor for the late founding father, Sam Nujoma, described him as humble and an avid student. He said this in an interview with NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi: today19 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics China condemns Trump’s ‘tariff shocks’ at WTO today19 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma UNAM Holds Memorial for Sam Nujoma As Former Classmates Pay Tribute Selma Taapopi from NewsOneOne on One Africa reports that Frans Hendjala, a former UNAM geology student and classmate of the late Sam Nujoma, remembers him as an inquisitive and engaging learner. UNAM held a memorial service honoring Nujoma, where former students, including past SRC presidents and the Alumni Association, paid tribute to the Founding Father. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7, you can watch it on […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Government to Launch New Visa on Arrival System in April Government will implement a new Visa on Arrival system for international travelers starting April 1, aiming to simplify travel logistics and enhance visitor experiences. The official launch of the e-visa platform is set for March 3, allowing travelers to apply in advance. The Namibia Tourism Board will introduce the system at ITB on March 3, sharing details with stakeholders. The Home Affairs ministry and other agencies emphasize that this move […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link World US Education Department threatens school funding over diversity initiatives The Trump administration has given US schools and universities two weeks to eliminate all diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding. The directive has left schools scrambling to figure out what may now be considered illegal. Ira Spitzer has more. today19 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics In S.A, COPE Urges Godongwana to Prioritize Economic Growth in Budget To South Africa now, where the Congress of the People is calling on Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, to deliver a budget that prioritises heightened economic growth. COPE’s, Pake Dikgetsi, says they are warning that austerity measures targeting social services, while billions are lost to corruption will push the country further into a crisis Meanwhile, the GOOD Party Secretary-general, Brett Herron, says as things stand, around 18-million South Africans are poor […] today19 February, 2025
