insert_link Local High School Learners Take Top Honours at MODEL UN Conference Windhoek, 7 October 2024 – The 12th annual Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) Conference took place on November 5-6, 2024, at the United Nations House in Klein Windhoek, where high school learners were honoured for their outstanding contributions during the closing ceremony. Jointly hosted by UN Namibia, the British High Commission, and the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the conference allowed learners to simulate a UN General Assembly […] todayNovember 7, 2024 23
insert_link Local DHPS Bids Farewell to the German International Abitur Class of 2024 "A ticket to a world full of opportunities and a valuable tool to cross the threshold into a self-determined and responsible life" – this is how Jörg Przybilla, Principal of Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), described the German International Abitur at the farewell ceremony on 1 November 2024, in the presence of graduates, their families, honored guests, sponsors, and the German Ambassador, Dr. Thorsten Hutter. Sixty-two young, motivated individuals now […] todayNovember 7, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa AfriForum and Solidarity Reject Cosatu’s Claims of Apartheid Flags at BELA Protest AfriForum and Solidarity have dismissed Cosatu's claims that apartheid flags were displayed at the BELA protest in Pretoria. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel says the accusations are false and malicious. Adding that with over ten-thousand attendees protesting the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, organisers noted one individual with a Vierkleur flag, who was quickly escorted off-site. He criticised Cosatu over the allegations: todayNovember 7, 2024 28
insert_link Africa Ghana’s Consumer Inflation Climbs to 22.1% in October Ghana's consumer inflation rose for the second consecutive month in October, reaching 22.1% year-on-year, up from 21.5% in September, according to the country's statistics service. Reuters says, a government statistician shared that both food and non-food inflation had increased during the month. He highlighted that three sectors—food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, water and fuel, and transport—accounted for about two-thirds of the overall inflation rate for October. todayNovember 7, 2024 5
insert_link World Harris calls Trump following election loss US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has phoned Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory. It comes as the Democratic challenger speaks to supporters in Washington DC at the end of her failed presidential bid. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayNovember 7, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa Basic Education and Health Departments Collaborate on New School Safety Guidelines The Department of Basic Education is working closely with the Department of Health to develop new safety guidelines for schools following recent food contamination incidents linked to toxic pesticides. Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube told the media the department is also exploring legal measures to prevent hazardous chemicals, like organophosphates, from entering school environments to ensure the safety of learners: todayNovember 7, 2024 25
insert_link World Americans react to Trump’s win To The U.S now, where in Manhattan, some Donald Trump supporters have gathered to celebrate his victory in front of Trump Tower. Trump will become the second president in US history to serve a non-consecutive term - but the first Republican to do so. New Yorkers have been digesting the news. todayNovember 7, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Government Unveils National Plan to Boost Food Security The Agriculture ministry, in collaboration with agri-food stakeholders, launched the National Agriculture Investment Plan to address food insecurity. The African Union's CAADP compact was also signed to support agricultural transformation and economic growth. To explain some of the challenges they are facing, here's the President of the National Farmers Union Adolf Muremi: todayNovember 7, 2024 32
insert_link Uncategorized Foreign Affairs Talks Trump 47th U.S. Presidency Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, becoming the second U.S. president to serve two nonconsecutive terms. Trump secured victories in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with leads in Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona. Here’s Penda Naanda, Executive Director in the International Relations and Cooperation ministry: todayNovember 7, 2024 10