insert_link Namibia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia Elects First Female Bishop, Reverend Hilja Nghaangulwa The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia made history by electing Reverend Hilja Nghaangulwa as its first female bishop. Nghaangulwa, who was previously Acting Head of the Eastern Diocese, received 51 votes, defeating Reverend John Haufiku, who garnered 23 votes. She steps into the role following the retirement of former Bishop Shekutamba Nambala and the passing of bishop-elect Martin Ngodji. Additionally, Reverend Gideon Niitenge was elected as the new bishop of […] todayAugust 15, 2024 29
Namibia RISE Mzansi says South Africa’s unemployment rate is a ticking time bomb RISE Mzansi says South Africa’s unemployment rate is a ticking time bomb that needs to be addressed urgently. Some 8.4 million people are now unemployed in the country, and more than 76-percent of these people have been without a job for more than a year. RISE Mzansi’s spokesperson, Gugu Ndima, says stabilising and growing the economy and creating living wage-paying jobs is one of the most important responsibilities for the […] todayAugust 14, 2024 13
insert_link Uncategorized Namibia Press Agency and Public Workers Union Finalize 5% Salary and Benefits Increase for 2024/25 The Namibia Press Agency and the Namibia Public Workers Union have signed an agreement securing a 5% salary increase for staff within the bargaining unit, effective from 01 April this year. The agreement, covering the 2024/25 financial year, also includes a 5% increase in both housing and transport allowances. Nampa’s CEO, Linus Chata, announced the deal, highlighting it as a significant step in promoting a positive and collaborative work […] todayAugust 14, 2024 6
insert_link World US says it’s hopeful of ‘turning the temperature down’ in the Middle East The US says it's hopeful of 'turning the temperature down' in the Middle East amid fears of an Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has postponed a trip to the region this week due to "uncertainty" there. But President Joe Biden says he believes progress towards a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could deter Tehran from attacking Israel. Iran insists it has the right to […] todayAugust 14, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia New Dairy Scheme Aims to Boost Local Production and Reduce Imports The Agriculture, Water and Land Reform ministry has launched a dairy value chain development scheme to support 60 existing dairy producers across the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Hardap, and Zambezi regions in 2024/25. The initiative, which includes subsidies on production stock, veterinary medicine, and equipment, aims to build a modern, self-sustaining dairy industry in Namibia. The scheme seeks to reduce reliance on dairy imports by integrating small-scale rural producers into the national […] todayAugust 14, 2024 9
insert_link Uncategorized In S.A, the Freedom Front Plus says unemployment in South Africa will end in catastrophe In S.A, the Freedom Front Plus says unemployment in South Africa will end in catastrophe if the ANC does not do away with its discriminatory legislation on race in the labour sector. The country’s unemployment rate increased from 32.9-percent in the first quarter of this year to 33.5-percent in the second quarter. The FF Plus’, Heloïse Denner, says they have been warning for decades that legislation on Black Economic Empowerment […] todayAugust 14, 2024 6
insert_link World Kishida to step down as Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has announced he will step down as Japan's prime minister next month.He's been in the post for three years but recent polling shows his support has fallen to historic lows at around 15 percent. From East Asia, here's our correspondent William Denselow reporting. todayAugust 14, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Saftu Blames Capitalism for South Africa’s Rising Unemployment Crisis South Africa's union federation, Saftu, attributes the country's soaring unemployment rates—8.3 million officially and 12.3 million in expanded figures—to capitalism. The latest labour force survey reveals alarming youth unemployment rates of 46.6% and 70%. Saftu’s Trevor Shaku criticized capitalism for its failure to generate local job opportunities. Meanwhile, Cosatu's Matthew Parks has urged immediate action, for increased job creation initiatives. He emphasised the need for a bold Medium-Term […] todayAugust 14, 2024 4
insert_link World War crimes in Myanmar escalating at alarming rate A team of United Nations investigators warns that war crimes committed by Myanmar's military government has escalated at an alarming rate. In the past six months the UN estimates that over three million people have been forced to flee their homes. Our East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. todayAugust 14, 2024 10
