insert_link Africa Tragedy Near Comoros Islands as Traffickers Capsize Boat, Killing 25 The UN’s migration agency, IOM, reported that at least 25 people died after traffickers deliberately capsized a boat near the Comoros islands on Friday night. Reuters has it that the incident, which took place between Anjouan and Mayotte, marks the third such tragedy in three months, raising alarms over increased trafficking risks in the region. IOM expressed sorrow over the incident and called attention to the urgent need for enhanced […] todayNovember 5, 2024 9
insert_link World It’s Election Day eve in the United States It's Election Day eve in the US and both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are campaigning Monday in Pennsylvania, the battleground state with the largest number of electoral votes at stake. Kate Fisher reports from Washington: todayNovember 5, 2024 27
insert_link Africa Botswana’s New President Highlights Historic Peaceful Transition Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, assumed office, commending his predecessor for enabling a peaceful transition of power following elections that ended his party's nearly 60-year rule. ENCA indicates that Boko praised the handover by outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a testament to Botswana's democratic maturity, setting a global example of stability and progress. He made his remarks at the presidential office during the formal transfer of administration. todayNovember 5, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Eskom assures consumers that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply Eskom has assured that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply. This follows after Unit 6 tripped due to the loss of hydraulic oil to the turbine valves. The fire was quickly extinguished by the station’s emergency team. No injuries occurred, and other units remain fully operational. Eskom's Daphne Mokwena highlighted that the current reserves are adequate to meet demand: todayNovember 5, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Roads Authority Graduation Ceremony Supports SMEs in Tender Processes The Roads Authority hosted a five-day graduation ceremony in Windhoek aimed at empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises with insights into tender processes. Spokesperson Hileni Fillemon provided further details on the initiative. todayNovember 5, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia NAMDIA Launches Global Client Registration Campaign for Local Rough Diamonds NAMDIA has unveiled its New Client Registration campaign, which will run through January 31, 2025. The campaign is part of NAMDIA’s dedication to transparency and international growth, providing potential clients with an easy registration process on its website. NamDIA Chief Executive, Alisa Amupolo : todayNovember 5, 2024 26
insert_link World US election final day of campaigning It's the final day of campaigning for the two hopefuls in the US presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.They're targeting swing states that could give them the best chance of winning the White House. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayNovember 5, 2024 35
insert_link World Trump & Harris barnstorm swing states The US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are blitzing the key battleground states on the final day of campaigning. Trump is spending the day in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan. The former president is asking people to get out to vote as soon as possible. Harris, meanwhile, is hitting multiple locations in Pennsylvania. todayNovember 5, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia IOL Completes NCHE Audit and Launches Academic Advisory Board The Institute for Open Learning celebrated significant milestone with the successful completion of its Institutional Audit Improvement Process, as endorsed by the National Council for Higher Education. This approval highlights IOL’s dedication to high standards in open and distance learning. In line with NCHE recommendations, the institution has also established an Academic Advisory Board to further enhance its quality assurance practices. todayNovember 5, 2024 8