insert_link Namibia SIMSON MARIO /OCHURUB OFFERS SUCCESS TIPS Ohlthaver and List Group executive chairperson Sven Thieme was awarded the international executive chairman of the year award by the International Association of Top Professionals. He received the award at the weekend in Times Square, New York. The coveted accolade, which recognises exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication to excellence, was presented to Thieme for his transformative impact on the O&L Group. Here's Khorixas Town Council's Public Relations Officer Simson Mario […] todayDecember 12, 2023 28
insert_link World Nominations announced for 81st Golden Globes Nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced, with Barbie, Oppenheimer and Succession dominating the list. The prestigious film and TV awards ceremony will air on January 7. We have Sally Patterson with more. todayDecember 12, 2023 9
insert_link South Africa The alleged SA Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is found unfit to stand trial The South African High Court in the Western Cape has ruled that alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe is not fit to stand trial. Presiding judge Nathan Erasmus, in agreement with the doctors’ report, stated that Mafe lacks an understanding of the wrongfulness of his alleged actions. The report, conducted by three doctors, concluded that Mafe is unfit to stand trial. Mafe had been charged with housebreaking, arson, and theft following […] todayDecember 12, 2023
insert_link Namibia !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor urges women and girls in her constituency to fully participate in development !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor, Susan Ndjaleka has urged women and girls in her constituency to fully participate in the development of the oil, gas and green hydrogen industries that are set to take off in the constituency. She said women and girls should receive fair recognition in all economic programmes and projects that will be implemented in these industries. Ndjaleka, who was speaking at the commemoration of International Human Rights Day […] todayDecember 12, 2023 10
insert_link World Indian opposition leader and critic of PM Modi expelled from Indian parliament over bribery charges An Indian politician and opposition leader, also known to be a fierce critic of Prime Minister Modi and his party, was expelled from India's lower house of the parliament on Friday. This action comes after she was embroiled in a controversy over a bribery charge since October. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi. todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill SA's Referendum Party’s leader, Phil Craig says the Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill in the National Council of Provinces. Craig says if president Cyril Ramaphosa signs the bill into law, the province will be forced to implement yet another ill-considered and destructive policy to which the Western Cape people are opposed. todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia NAMFISA has embarked on securing the long-term sustainability of the medical aid fund industry The Namibia Financial Services Supervisory Authority has embarked on proactive measures aimed at securing the long-term sustainability of the medical aid fund industry. In response to the escalating challenges posed by rising medical aid contribution rates, NAMFISA had this to say via spokeperson Victoria Muranda. todayDecember 8, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia releases Economic Outlook update for December The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook update for December 2023 with the domestic economy estimated to expand by 3.9 percent in 2023 and by 3.4 percent in 2024. Our team spoke to BON's Principal International Relations & Sustainability: Naufiku Hamunime. todayDecember 8, 2023 5
insert_link World UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs to back new legislation on the government's Rwanda migration plan. The new bill is meant to resurrect the Government's flagship policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, but has angered many on the right of his party. Last month the plan was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, but Rishi Sunak insists the new […] todayDecember 8, 2023 8
