insert_link World Germany’s four-day work week pilot shows success A pilot project of the four-day workweek in Germany has found that almost three-quarters of participants aren’t returning to a five-day standard. Bloomberg reports that some 73% of the 45 companies that participated in the six-month experiment will either fully implement the model or extend the trial, according to a report released Friday. today21 October, 2024
insert_link Africa UN condemns killing of Mozambique opposition officials United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the killing of Elvino Dias, an opposition lawyer, and Paulo Guambe, a senior official from the Podemos party, who were shot and killed by gunmen in their car in Maputo, Mozambique. Guterres urged all Mozambicans to reject violence as the country awaits the official announcement of electoral results. today21 October, 2024
insert_link World Israel strikes bank buildings in Lebanon Israel has carried out airstrikes in Lebanon targeting bank branches it says are linked to Hezbollah. Defence analyst and former colonel in the British Army Simon Diggins says Israel believes it can disrupt Hezbollah's finances. today21 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Tanzania faces media crackdown ahead of November elections Tanzania has seen an increase in disappearances and media crackdowns since June, leading up to local elections on November 27. Human Rights Watch has expressed concerns about increasing restrictions on media, extrajudicial killings of political activists, and arbitrary arrests. The organisation is calling on President Samia Suluhu Hassan to address these issues before the elections, where Tanzanians will vote for local government representatives. today21 October, 2024
insert_link Environment Windhoek hosts disaster risk reduction conference The 9th Africa Regional Platform and 8th High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 22 to 24 October. As Africa faces ongoing droughts, severe flooding, and cyclones, policymakers, and disaster experts will meet in Windhoek to address these issues. Here's Rhingo Mutambo, Chief Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister. today21 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamPost introduces digital banking services The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has completed the Namibia National Digital Strategy for 2024–2028. Information Minister Emma Theofelus shared this achievement at the launch of NamPost’s digital banking services. She said the strategy will guide the country’s digital growth for the next four years. today21 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics National accounting summit kicks off in Windhoek The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia's National Accounting Summit 2024 is underway in Windhoek, under the theme, "Shaping the Future of Accounting through Influence and Innovation." Here is Fenni Nghikevali, the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia. Nghikevali also explains the challenges they are faced with. today17 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Old Mutual Wealth joins Michelle McLean Trust for fund raising event The Michelle McLean Children Trust is teaming up with Old Mutual Wealth for a fun golf day at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 6 December 2024. Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean shares how the funds raised will be used to support important causes. today17 October, 2024
insert_link Africa DRC faces hunger crisis The World Food Programme says more than a million people are facing hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern province of Ituri. The UN agency says women and children displaced by the conflict between tribal militias have been the hardest hit. today17 October, 2024