insert_link World Japan eyes nuclear future as it marks 13 years since Fukushima disaster Services are taking place around Japan as the country marks 13 years since a powerful earthquake and tsunami hit the country killing 18-thousand people and triggering a triple meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The anniversary comes as Tokyo looks to begin restarting many of its nuclear stations which were idled after the disaster. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMarch 11, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics 11 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Highlights: Entrepreneurship Training, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria’s Forex Inflows, and Saudi Aramco’s Plans in China Empowering Namibian Entrepreneurs The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade in Namibia has celebrated a significant milestone in its efforts to foster entrepreneurship. The EMPRETEC Namibia program, initiated in 2019, has successfully provided entrepreneurship training to approximately 2000 Macro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In a recent expansion of this impactful initiative, an additional 188 MSMEs commenced their training on Friday. This initiative contributes substantially to the growth and development of […] todayMarch 11, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Namibians Demand Accountability as Independence Anniversary Approaches: Activist Plans Protest on Youth Unemployment As Namibia approaches its 34th Independence Day celebration, a growing number of citizens are holding leadership accountable for unfulfilled promises. Michael Amushelelo, an activist from the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters, is gearing up to host a protest on Independence Day, focusing on the pressing issue of youth unemployment. The Popular Democratic Movement's Parliamentarian Manuel Ngaringombe had this to say on the matter. todayMarch 11, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia Issues Urgent Call for Life-Saving Unity in Blood Donation Drive In a compelling call to action, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is rallying eligible and healthy donors to unite in a life-saving cause. Under the theme "The power of unity",, it will take center stage as individuals come together to donate blood, ensuring that countless lives are saved. Beyond its crucial role in emergencies like motor vehicle accidents, blood products are indispensable in various medical scenarios. Updating us on […] todayMarch 11, 2024 23
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: NEFF Activist Michael Amushelelo Calls for Protest Against Youth Unemployment In a recent address to Future Media, General Saddam Hamshulelu, also known as the People's General, and a prominent member of the NEFF (Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters), provided an update on the upcoming protest scheduled for March 21st. The focus of the protest is high youth unemployment, a critical issue that has gripped the nation. The General began by highlighting the positive developments in the ongoing dialogue with the […] todayMarch 11, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Director of Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia Explores Economic Impact of Youth Unemployment-Induced Malnutrition In an exploration of the consequences of youth unemployment, the unfortunate link to child hunger has surfaced as a critical concern. We interviewed Ben Schernick, the Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, seeking to quantify the economic impact of malnutrition on the country. todayMarch 11, 2024 34
insert_link World Jerusalem tensions could boil over as ceasefire talks stall U.S. President Joseph Biden has warned that failing to reach a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel could risk tensions spreading to Jerusalem as the holy month of Ramadan starts. Alex Cadier reports from Jerusalem: todayMarch 11, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Internal Strife Threatens Unity of Landless People’s Movement Ahead of National Election The president of the Landless People's Movement, Bernadus Swartbooi, and his deputy, Henny Seibeb, reportedly have not communicated for over eight months, raising concerns about the party's cohesion leading up to the national election in November. Swartbooi and Seibeb, who co-founded the LPM in 2017, initially formed the party as a movement advocating social justice and equality. However, recent disagreements between the two leaders have led some party insiders to […] todayMarch 11, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Local businessman Vaino Muvale, who runs an egg delivery business, spoke to us recently on what motivates his hustle Local businessman Vaino Muvale, who runs an egg delivery business, spoke to us recently on what motivates his hustle on a daily basis. The Eggscription owner had this to say. todayMarch 11, 2024 38