insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa opposes any reductions in the education budget Build One South Africa says it unequivocally opposes any reductions in the education budget and urges the government to identify alternative funding sources. This is as Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament today. BOSA president, Mmusi Maimane, says they have identified several sources from which to redirect at least 50-billion-rand in funds towards the education budget shortfall, and ensure teachers […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Water Supply Interruptions in Walvis Bay Expected From 5th-7th November NamWater has announced planned water supply interruptions for Walvis Bay from 5 to 7 November 2024, due to final work on the Collector 2–Collector 1 pipeline upgrade. The project aims to enhance long-term water reliability in the region. During this period, water flows will be restricted, especially on Fehlmann, N, and E supply lines, with limited water from the Swartbank source. Increased flow from Dorop South will help, but residents […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Starbucks tells workers to get back in the office or risk being fired Starbucks is giving its employees a jolt - and it has nothing to do with caffeine. The coffee giant is reportedly telling corporate employees to return to the office - or risk getting fired. Toni Waterman has more. today30 October, 2024
insert_link Local Ehi/Land/Sand Rites/Rights: A Mesmerizing Exhibition at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre Celebrating Namibian Heritage Windhoek, Namibia – The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) is proud to announce the opening of Ehi/Land/Sand Rites/Rights, an evocative new exhibition that intricately explores the connection between land, memory, and identity through the geological and cultural landscape of Namibia’s Waterberg. This immersive installation, set to open Thursday evening, 31st October, invites the public to journey through layered histories, merging art and performance in a vivid homage to Namibia’s heritage. Ehi/Land/Sand […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Local NBL PIONEERS INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES FOR WATER AGENDA Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) presented at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s Khomas Stakeholder Awareness Workshop on Water Resources Management recently held in Windhoek from 29-30 October 2024. As a leading beverage company, NBL is working closely with key industry partners to tackle water conservation in Namibia amidst the ongoing drought. “We are actively engaging with the Ministry of Water Affairs, the City of Windhoek […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Police Provide Update on Recent Robbery Incidents The Namibian Police Force has issued an update regarding robbery incidents that occurred on Monday, 28 October, in Windhoek and Swakopmund, and is seeking public assistance to identify additional suspects. In Windhoek, one suspect was arrested at Hakahana location, with the getaway vehicle impounded. A shotgun belonging to a security guard, stolen during the robbery, has been recovered, along with a backpack containing clothes, a bulletproof vest, and N$17,000. […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Human Rights Activist Engages Meta On Social Media And Hate Speech Human rights activist Linda Baumann addressed the role of social media in shaping conversations around hate speech, particularly concerning the LGBTQ+ community in Namibia and beyond. Baumann, who's now engaging social media giant Meta, emphasized that while social media has undeniably increased visibility for marginalized groups, it also provides a platform for inciting violence and spreading hate. today30 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Parliament to Act on Thabo Bester’s Prison Escape Findings South Africa's Correctional Services Committee in Parliament will oversee remedial actions against individuals involved in Thabo Bester’s prison escape. This follows a briefing on the Public Protector's report, which highlighted failures by the Department of Correctional Services in handling Bester's escape from Mangaung prison in the Free State. Parliamentary legal adviser Bulelani Simani confirmed that they will ensure the department takes the necessary steps to address the issues raised […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link World Trump attacks Harris for “destroying” US A week before the US presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump has roundly attacked his rival Kamala Harris accusing her of trying to destroy the country. The former president said the Biden administration's border policies have hurt the US. It comes as the Trump campaign tries to distance itself from misogynistic and racist remarks made at his rally on Sunday in New York. Trump was speaking from his Mar-a-Lago […] today30 October, 2024
