insert_link South Africa Eastern Cape premier has expressed optimism that the matric pass rate for 2023 will exceed 80-percent Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has expressed optimism that the matric pass rate for 2023 will exceed 80-percent. Nearly 100-thousand learners participated in the National Senior Certificate exams in the province. Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga is scheduled to release the national results on Thursday. Mabuyane credits the collaborative efforts of learners, teachers, and management for the anticipated positive outcome. He highlighted to the SABC the collective commitment to achieving […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Letshego Holdings Namibia Takes Proactive Steps to Reduce Unemployment: Plans Workforce Expansion Across Subsidiaries Letshego Holdings Namibia has announced its commitment to contribute to the reduction of Namibia's unemployment rate. In a statement, the company outlined its plans to expand the workforce across its subsidiaries as part of its efforts to address this societal challenge. Ongame Mutorwa, the Banks Communications Manager, shared insights into the company's proactive approach to addressing unemployment and supporting its broader organizational objectives. todayJanuary 17, 2024 6
insert_link World Trump defamation trial underway in New York Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday, this time for a defamation case. A federal jury will determine how much money the former US president must pay writer E. Jean Carroll for comments he made in 2019 denying he sexually assaulted her. Trump, who won by a landslide in the first Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, denies any wrongdoing, accusing Carroll of lying. Sally Patterson […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 3
insert_link World French president sets out new policies in marathon news conference The French president has set out new policies ranging from liberal market reforms to an overhaul of parental leave. Emmanuel Macron made the announcements in a marathon news conference on Tuesday. Ross Cullen reports from Paris. todayJanuary 17, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Erongo Education Director Identifies Broken Families as Factor in Students’ Academic Struggles, Calls for Unified Action Against GBV Ernfriede Stephanus, the Education Director for Erongo, emphasized on Monday that fractured families contribute to students' substandard academic performance. Speaking during a parliamentary standing committee hearing on gender-based violence (GBV) and the killing of women in Walvis Bay, Stephanus highlighted the impact of broken families on pupils' achievements in school. Additionally, she urged non-governmental organizations and various groups to collaborate in developing a comprehensive program addressing GBV and other prevailing […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 24
insert_link World UN Secretary General condemns ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern about the "unprecedented" level of civilian casualties and the "catastrophic" humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Guterres was addressing reporters in New York on Monday, where he once again called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the enclave. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayJanuary 16, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa GOOD party in the Eastern Cape has opened two cases of fraud and corruption against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality EFF councillor The GOOD party in the Eastern Cape has opened two cases of fraud and corruption against the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality EFF councillor, Khanya Nqgisha. This is amid allegations of bribery and abuse of Expanded Public Works Programme funds. The GOOD Party’s Lawrence Troon says in the first case, Nqgisha apparently attempted to solicit a one-million-rand bribe from the multi-billion rand company, Hive Energy, in return for support to get […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 30
insert_link World Japan, Aus continue steps towards military partnership Japan and Australia are in discussions to become military partners should any new conflicts arise in the Indo-Pacific. Citing Japan government sources Kyodo News reports the two countries are working to clarify defense guidelines and deepen co-operation. Chris Gilbert has more. todayJanuary 16, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South African education activist says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts South African Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts in South Africa, particularly level one teaching posts, created by the teachers who went on pension. There are currently more teachers in the country than the education system can accommodate. Makaneta says it cannot be correct for qualified teachers to remain unemployed while there are vacant posts that are funded. todayJanuary 16, 2024 15
