Urgent reforms needed to address unemployment crisis. BUT is Namibia’s labour force competent enough?

Urgent reforms needed to address unemployment crisis. BUT is Namibia’s labour force competent enough?

It's undeniably a crisis! Namibia is finding itself at a critical juncture as recent statistics from a survey conducted by the Economic Policy Research Association reveal the negative reality of the country’s job market. An alarming 56% of over 500 local businesses surveyed express difficulty in securing competent and skilled employees, with 30% describing the situation as "extremely difficult." This data highlights the immediate need for Namibians to align their […]

November 21, 2023 24

Africa

Premature babies evacuated from Gaza as hostage negotiations continue

28 premature babies have crossed into Egypt after they were evacuated from a surrounded hospital in Gaza. They were rescued from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City which is occupied by Israeli forces, with gun battles continuing around the building. It comes as hostage negotiations are ongoing, with the hope that Hamas will release dozens of people taken captive six weeks ago. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

November 21, 2023 14

Business / Economics

Major U.S. bank makes management overhaul

Citigroup has announced it's undergoing a major overhaul of its management structure with sweeping layoffs expected. Some leadership changes are set to be unveiled as part of a move seen as the American bank's biggest reshuffle in nearly 20 years. William Denselow reports from New York.

November 21, 2023 2

Environment

United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets, with the aim of increasing public awareness of the health benefits of millets and their suitability for cultivation under tough conditions marked by climate change. Here is the Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry, Sabine Böhlke-Möller.

November 21, 2023 20

World

OpenAI staff tell board to resign over Altman firing

Staff at OpenAI have called on the board to resign, in protest to the surprise firing of former CEO Sam Altman. It comes just hours after Microsoft said it has hired Altman to head up the tech giant's new advanced artificial intelligence team. Our US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

November 21, 2023 31

Business / Economics

French air traffic controllers’ strike disrupts flights

French air traffic controllers are holding a strike on Monday - which is leading to flight delays and cancellations across the country. Ross Cullen reports.

November 20, 2023 50

World

German government condemns unapproved Taliban speech

The German Government has condemned a speech given by a senior Taliban official at a mosque in Germany. Authorities say the visit had not been cleared through the respective diplomatic channels. Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

November 20, 2023 30

Africa

UK Prime Minister opens Global Food Security Summit in London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has opened a Global Food Security Summit in London. The conference, according to the BBC, is a joint initiative between Britain, Somalia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as organisations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Representatives from more than 20 countries are attending. Sunak also announced a new virtual hub to link British scientists with global research into climate-resilient crops.

November 20, 2023 8

Africa

Massive backlog at Durban Port as delays disrupt regional trade

Delays at South Africa's port of Durban have led to a huge backlog in dealing with the cargo. An estimated 70,000 containers are waiting to be off-loaded from more than 60 vessels. Local media report it will take at least seven weeks to clear the build-up. Businesses are blaming the port authority, Transnet, for failing to fix faulty equipment at the port. Moneyweb says that the problem in Durban is […]

November 20, 2023 8