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BOJ keeps rates unchanged

Business / Economics

BOJ keeps rates unchanged

  Japan’s central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged in a move widely expected by the market. Its chief, Kazuo Ueda, says a lack of clarity over wage trends and uncertainty over the U.S. economy is behind the decision. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo:  

Union to Present Support for Increase in S.A’s National Minimum Wage

Business / Economics

Union to Present Support for Increase in S.A’s National Minimum Wage

  Cosatu says it will be presenting its submission to support the South Africa National Minimum Wage Commission’ recommendations of 1.5-percent increase for the national minimum wage for the 2025 financial year and finalise its proposals to Employment and Labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the federation is urging the Minister to announce the final increase and ensure it comes into effect by no later than 1 March […]

Police Seek Help to Trace Wanted Suspects

Namibia

Police Seek Help to Trace Wanted Suspects

    The Police in the Khomas Region are appealing for public assistance to locate four suspects linked to vehicle theft and related crimes. The wanted individuals include Roberto Martin Talaia, Piet Indongo, David Haufiku Erastus, Sean Van Wyk, and Henghono Maliki. Warrants for their apprehension have been issued by the courts, but efforts to locate them have so far been unsuccessful. The public is encouraged to report any information […]

In S.A, the D.A talks Eskom and bailouts

South Africa

In S.A, the D.A talks Eskom and bailouts

In South Africa, the DA says despite receiving a staggering 76-billion-rand bailout from the government, Eskom posted a pre-tax loss of 25-billion-rand, which ballooned to 55-billion-rand after tax. The party says the audit report, which notes that material uncertainty relating to the power utility’s ability to continue as a going concern, is of particular concern. The DA's Kevin Mileham says the exorbitant electricity tariff hikes that will plunge millions of […]

US moves closer to government shutdown

World

US moves closer to government shutdown

    The United States has moved closer to a government shutdown after the House of Representatives failed to pass a slimmed-down spending bill that had the backing of President-elect Donald Trump and his ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. If the US Congress can't agree on a deal Friday, government funding is set to lapse at midnight Saturday morning. Benji Hyer has more from Washington:  

Namibian Experts Explore Cultural Preservation and Remembrance in Germany

Namibia

Namibian Experts Explore Cultural Preservation and Remembrance in Germany

Namibia's Director of National Heritage and Culture Programmes, Manfred !Gaeb, and media expert Shelleygan Petersen, recently participated in a study trip to Germany from December 8th to 14th, focusing on "Culture of Remembrance and Cultural Preservation." The visit explored colonial history, museum cooperation, and restitution while fostering international collaborations with institutions like the Federal Foreign Office and the Grassi Museum. !Gaeb emphasized the importance of museums as platforms for cultural […]

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Oshikondo shoodholongo oshina oompito dhiilonga omathele gaali

Oshiwambo

Oshikondo shoodholongo oshina oompito dhiilonga omathele gaali

Oshikondo shoodholongo nomanzulo nkalo otashi kutu oohandimwe 200 yopokati koomvula 19-35 momadheulo goomwedhi 9. Komufala goshikondo shoodholongo nomanzulo nkalo Raphael Hamunyela okwa ningi etseyitho momushangwa. Oofolola otadhi adhika koombelewa dhepangelo. Naakongi yiilonga otaya indilwa ya tulemo omaindilo gawo omanga o 23 January 2025 inaaga thika. Aaningi yomaindilo naya kale aa Namibia,yena ondondo onti 12 nenge 11 o new curriculum ,niitsa 25 miilongwa ihamano,no simbole E moshiingilisa. Aaningi yomaindilo inaya kala […]

Omupresitend Mbumba a halele ompolo omuhogololwa presitend gwa Mozambique

Oshiwambo

Omupresitend Mbumba a halele ompolo omuhogololwa presitend gwa Mozambique

Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba okwa halele ompolo omuhogololwa presitend gwa Mozambique Daniel Chapo nongundu yo Frelimo Party of Mozambique sho ya sindana omahogololo gopashigwana gomumvo 2024. Shika osha landula etseyitho kokomisi yomahogololo ya Mozambique tayiigidha Chapo onga omusindani. Momushangwa Mumba okwati okuna omukumo kutya Chapo otaka kwatela komeho aa Mozambiwue mondjila yuuyamba nuukumwe. Ta gwedhako kutya epangelo lya Namibia olina ohokwe oku longela kumwe na Chapo nepangelo tali kwatelwa komeho kongundu […]

Omaholololo madhiladhilo mo Mozambique ga faalele oomwenyo dhaantu ya thika 21

Oshiwambo

Omaholololo madhiladhilo mo Mozambique ga faalele oomwenyo dhaantu ya thika 21

Aantu ya thika 21 oya hulithile momakuyunguto mo Mozambique sha landula etokolo lyompangu yopakotampango kutya ongundu yo Frelimo oyo ya sindana omahogololo guupresitend ga ningilwe mu October. Etseyitho olya ningwa kuyele oshiwike shika kuuministeli wiikwameni. Etokolo lyomandaaha olya koleke omuulikwa go Frelimo Daniel Chapo onga omusindani,a sindana omahogololo noo% 65.1,noku ekelahi omafekelo nomipopyo kutya omahogololo okwali ga taalela okwaahalonga nuuyuki nuukengeleledhi. shika osha landulwa komaholololo madhiladhilo moshilongo ashihe,naaholololi madhiladhilo taya […]

Uuministeli wuuhaku owa lopota etukuko lyo Malaria kiitopolwa yokonooli yoshilongo.

Oshiwambo

Uuministeli wuuhaku owa lopota etukuko lyo Malaria kiitopolwa yokonooli yoshilongo.

  Okuthika mo 15 December 2024,iipotha yo Malaria yili 2 210 oya dhidhililwa,nomaso geli 9. Iikandjo yuuhaku ngaashi Eehana, Okongo, Outapi, Engela, Nkurenkuru, Oshikuku, Omuthiya, Oshakati, Onandjokwe, Tsumeb, Rundu, Okahao, Tsandi, Neamagoro,Nyangana na  Andara oya piitilila ondjele yetukuko ,noya taalela etukuko lyo Malaria. Iipotha oyindji oya lopotwa ko Enhana noko  Okongo Health Districts. Uuministeli tawuti otawu longo ontega palongelokumwe naanipambuliko ya yooloka oku yamukula ketukuko lyo Malaria

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First severe bird flu case reported in US

Health / Medical

First severe bird flu case reported in US

  A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus. It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock. Ira Spitzer has more.  

Government tightens cybersecurity following recent attacks

Namibia

Government tightens cybersecurity following recent attacks

The government has detailed its response to recent cybersecurity breaches targeting Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Speaking at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek, Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed the government is investigating the scope of the attacks and implementing measures to prevent future incidents. Nashandi explained that initial findings indicate the breach primarily impacted information related […]

Telecom Namibia Data Breach Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Risks

Business / Economics

Telecom Namibia Data Breach Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Risks

Prominent figures impacted by Telecom Namibia's data breach, which compromised the personal details of over 600,000 clients, raised alarm over cybersecurity lapses. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein and PDM leader McHenry Venaani criticized the extensive storage of personal data by service providers, citing privacy risks. Activist Michael Amushelelo plans legal action against Telecom Namibia and has urged the CEO to step down. Concerns also extend to potential breaches of sensitive government […]

Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach

Namibia

Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach

The government is investigating a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of over 619,000 Telecom Namibia clients, including sensitive records totaling 626 gigabytes. Among the leaked data are documents from the Office of the President, highlighting the severity of the incident. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus called for an urgent need for stronger data protection laws, as the Data Protection Bill remains pending in Parliament. “Our […]

Telecom Data Breach Occured In Late November According To Experts

Business / Economics

Telecom Data Breach Occured In Late November According To Experts

    Digital expert Nrupesh Soni has shed light on the Telecom Namibia data breach, which he says actually occured late November and now has exposed sensitive customer information, including personal details, banking data, and contracts. The data was leaked after Telecom reportedly ignored ransom demands. Soni cautions that the breach poses significant risks. Local media reports reveal that a cyberattack on Telecom Namibia has led to the leak of […]

Africa Faces Urgent Need for Data Centres to Support Digital Growt

Africa

Africa Faces Urgent Need for Data Centres to Support Digital Growt

  Africa will need a six-fold increase in data centres to 700 by 2050 to accelerate its digital transformation, according to an expert speaking on Monday to the News Day Nigeria publication. Amid this, calls are growing for countries to ratify the African Union’s Cyber Security and Data Protection Convention, which aims to build a secure information society across the continent. Forty countries, including Zimbabwe, are yet to sign the […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Cambridge Dictionary chooses “Manifest” as 2024’s Word of the Year

Entertainment

Cambridge Dictionary chooses “Manifest” as 2024’s Word of the Year

The word "manifest" has been picked as Cambridge Dictionary's word of the year for 2024. The term has gained traction on social media and was looked up almost 130-thousand times on the Cambridge Dictionary website this year. Lexicographers say the term, to manifest, has evolved to mean to imagine achieving something you want, believing that doing so will make it more likely to happen. Last year's word was "hallucinate".

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

Entertainment

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

French screen legend Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday charged with sexual assault. The 75-year-old denies assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. His legal team said he was not well enough to be physically present in court on the opening day.  

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant.     Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.

Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor dies in plane crash

Entertainment

Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor dies in plane crash

The flight instructor who trained actors in the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick movie has died in a small plane crash during an air show in New Mexico. Chuck Coleman was the only person on board the two-seat monoplane when it went down while performing aerobatics. Coleman was an engineer, aerobatic and test pilot with more than ten-thousand hours of flight time.

Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce after 10 years

Africa

Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce after 10 years

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, have announced their divorce after over a decade together, leaving fans heartbroken. Known for sharing their love and family life on social media, the couple was admired as one of the country's power pairs. BBC Africa reports that their split has shocked many fans, sparking a frenzy on social media. The couple has requested respect and privacy as they navigate […]

HEALTH / MEDICAL

Marcella Katjijova Highlights the Importance of Reflection and Mental Health for 2025

Health / Medical

Marcella Katjijova Highlights the Importance of Reflection and Mental Health for 2025

  As the year winds down, psychological counselor Marcella Katjijova emphasizes the importance of reflection and seeking support in 2025. Speaking on the pressures faced during the past months, she encourages everyone to assess both achievements and challenges, suggesting self-reflection as a key step toward mental well-being in the year ahead. Katjijova urges individuals to prioritize their mental health daily, beyond awareness days, and to build realistic goals for a […]

First severe bird flu case reported in US

Health / Medical

First severe bird flu case reported in US

  A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus. It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock. Ira Spitzer has more.  

Health Ministry Addresses Cyber Attack on Pharmaceutical Data

Health / Medical

Health Ministry Addresses Cyber Attack on Pharmaceutical Data

The Health and Social Services ministry has reported a cyber-attack on December 13, which breached its Pharmaceutical Management Information System dashboard. The breach exposed aggregated data on medicine stock levels and healthcare worker contact details but did not compromise personal patient information. The server was isolated to prevent further damage, and ongoing investigations are being conducted. To prevent future attacks, the Ministry plans to upgrade security measures, restrict access, and […]

Last Blood Donation Clinics of the Year Set for December 14

Health / Medical

Last Blood Donation Clinics of the Year Set for December 14

The final Saturday clinics for the year will be held on tomorrow 14 December, in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Okahandja, and Oshakati, with donations accepted from 08:00 to 15:00 at various locations. The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service encourages all healthy individuals aged 16 to 65 to donate, and in return, donors will receive a festive gift as a token of appreciation for their lifesaving contribution. NamBTS' Zita Tobin:

Lancet study says air pollution could be behind deaths in India

Health / Medical

Lancet study says air pollution could be behind deaths in India

Air pollution - especially due to finer pollutants that can get lodged in the lungs could be causing 1.5 million deaths in India according to a Lancet Planetary Health study. The study claims that no one in the country lives in an area where average yearly air quality levels meet the World Health Organisation's standards. Ishan Garg tells us more.  

ENVIRONMENT

Ecologist Weighs In On Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Session

Environment

Ecologist Weighs In On Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Session

    Namibia recently hosted the 11th Session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Windhoek. The session saw the launch of the Nexus Report, a groundbreaking assessment on the interconnections between biodiversity, water, food, and health. Ecologist Dr. Peter Cuningham:  

NamWater secures funds for climate-resilient water systems

Environment

NamWater secures funds for climate-resilient water systems

The Namibia Water Corporation has secured N$249 million in funding for the Ohangwena Aquifer, upgraded water systems, and technical support. The national water utility announced on Monday that the funding includes N$192 million for a climate-resilient water supply and N$57 million for energy-efficient systems, solar power, and staff training. This significant investment follows the signing of three grant agreements between Germany and Namibia, valued at a total of €20 million (approximately […]

Namibia braces for extreme heatwave, temperatures soar to 40°C

Environment

Namibia braces for extreme heatwave, temperatures soar to 40°C

The South African Weather Service has issued a heatwave warning, with high temperatures expected in parts of the North West and Free State until Wednesday, and in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga until Friday. In light of this, we spoke with Odillo Kgobetsi from the Namibia Meteorological Service about whether this heatwave will affect Namibia. Kgobetsi explained that a high-pressure system over the sub-region is causing subsiding air, leading to […]

Zambia calls for regional action to address energy shortage

Africa

Zambia calls for regional action to address energy shortage

Speaking at the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Southern Africa, held in Livingston, Zambia this week, the country’s Energy Secretary, Peter Mumba, called for urgent action to resolve the energy deficit facing the region. With nearly half of Southern Africa’s population lacking access to electricity, Mumba stressed the importance of regional collaboration to tackle the energy crisis and climate change, while addressing the […]

US says efforts to slow climate change will continue – even under Trump

Environment

US says efforts to slow climate change will continue – even under Trump

Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record. The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement, reinforcing predictions made earlier in the year. It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference. As our Sally Patterson reports.  

Hardap Dam irrigation water supply shuts down tonight

Environment

Hardap Dam irrigation water supply shuts down tonight

The Hardap Dam has reached its lowest level ever at 6.3%. Starting tonight, irrigation water will no longer be available, a first since the dam was completed in 1963. Water for household use and livestock will still be supplied until February 2026. Here is the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein.       Namibia Wildlife Resort Spokesperson Nelson Ashipala says the situation at Hardap also affects […]

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