insert_link WorldUNDP to relocate hundreds of jobs from New York to Bonn and Madrid (Photo by: UN campus in Bonn, Germany gerd-harder/shutterstock) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is relocating nearly 300 positions from its New York headquarters to Bonn, Germany, with a further 100 jobs set to move to Madrid, marking a significant redistribution of staff away from the United States. UNDP told Germany’s Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the decision reflects confidence in German foreign policy, though no timeline has been announced for when the […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link WorldAustralia’s lower house of Parliament passes laws in response to the deadly Bondi Beach shooting Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke (Photo by: The West Australian) Australia’s lower house has passed sweeping new legislation introducing a national gun buyback scheme and stricter background checks, in response to the deadly Bondi Beach attack that left 15 people dead. The measures mark one of the country’s most significant firearm policy shifts in recent years, reinforcing Australia’s long-standing emphasis on gun control. Alongside the gun reforms, parliament also […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Business / EconomicsIMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.3% The International Monetary Fund on Monday revised its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3 percent, reflecting continued resilience as the world adapts to shifting trade conditions and robust investment in artificial intelligence and technology sectors. The updated projection, released in the IMF’s World Economic Outlook update, marks a 0.2 percentage point increase from estimates published last October. The pace matches the 3.3 percent growth the IMF now expects […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link AfricaUN rights chief calls for global action as Sudan conflict intensifies The United Nations’ top human rights official has issued a stark warning that Sudan is sliding deeper into a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe, calling on the international community to act decisively to end the war. Speaking to journalists in Nairobi, Kenya, after a five-day mission to Sudan, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the ongoing conflict has devastated civilian life, crippled essential services, and pushed millions […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link South AfricaJulius Malema to be sentenced on Friday AfriForum, a South African civil society organisation that advocates for Afrikaner interests, says it is awaiting the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, which is expected to begin on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court. AfriForum spokesperson Jacques Broodryk says the organisation believes the sentence should reflect accountability under the law. Malema was found guilty in October of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, as […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link NamibiaUNAM to refund registration fees following government directive Unam main campus, Windhoek (File photo) The University of Namibia (UNAM) has announced it will refund registration fees paid by eligible students, following a directive from Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp. The minister has instructed all public universities to refund students who paid registration fees, reiterating that under government-subsidised tertiary education, no public institution is permitted to charge registration or tuition fees. The university confirmed the refunds […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Business / EconomicsEmployment Equity Commission summons 15 employers for contravening affirmative action act Photo by: William Stegmann via Google The Employment Equity Commission has summoned fifteen employers to appear before a Review Panel for failing to comply with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The hearings will take place from the 21st to the 22nd of January 2026 at the National Council in Windhoek and will be open to the public and the media. According to the Commission, the Review Panels will assess deficiencies […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link NamibiaBus and taxi operators warned against fare hikes during festive season Long distance taxi minibus Photo credit: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) has warned public transport operators against increasing fares during the festive season, saying overcharging passengers is illegal and could lead to the loss of operating permits. The association’s secretary general, Pendapala Nakathingo, said fare hikes tend to go up during peak travel periods when demand is high, and transport options are limited, leaving commuters […] today17 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNAMFISA reports asset growth and higher complaints in financial sector Photo credit: James Cullen The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has reported that the country’s non-banking financial institutions sector continued to grow in the third quarter of 2025, with total assets reaching N$528.2 billion, despite ongoing compliance challenges in certain parts of the industry. In its Third Quarter 2025 Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, NAMFISA reported that assets grew by 5.3 percent from the previous quarter and 14.8 percent year-on-year, supported […] today17 December, 2025
