insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Region Recognizes Urgent Need to Prioritize Art Education Ester Leonard, head of the lifelong learning division in Oshikoto's Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture, stresses the vital role of art in learners’ development. The directorate is conducting school visits to understand challenges faced by art teachers, leading up to a workshop later this year. Leonard highlights widespread neglect of art education in the region, despite it being a subject up to Grade 7, with many teachers lacking expertise […] todayMay 13, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Former President Calls for National Dialogue Post-Election Amid ANC’s Decline in Municipalities Former ANC president, Thabo Mbeki has reiterated that there is a need for a national dialogue after the May 29 South Africa general elections. He was on a campaign trail in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday. The ruling party dropped below 50-percent in many municipalities in the province, including the eThekwini metro, in the 2021 local government elections. Mbeki says the ANC does not have all the answers to South Africa’s problems, but […] todayMay 13, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa S.A union Saftu Urges Government Response as Shell Plans Exit from Liquid Fuels Market S.A union Saftu says Shell's planned departure from South Africa's downstream market for liquid fuels is a wake-up call for the government to begin requiring the production and distribution of electric vehicles finally. However, it depends on the private sector to do so. Saftu’s spokesperson Trevor Shaku says the government's role is currently relegated to creating an enabling environment for capitalism to incentivise multinational-corporate automotive businesses: todayMay 13, 2024 11
insert_link World Tumultuous Kashmir region votes in 4th phase of India’s general elections Voters in 10 states will be going to polls to elect 96 members of parliament as India's mammoth election enters its fourth phase. Kashmir is in special focus as voters there go to the polls for the first time since the state lost its special privileges in 2019 as part of the ruling BJP party's nationalistic agenda. Correspondent Neha Poonia is on the ground to tell us more about the […] todayMay 13, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Gala Dinner Raises N$200,000 for Nkurenkuru Expo A recent gala dinner held in support of the upcoming Nkurenkuru Expo generated over N$200,000 in funds. ReconAfrica, the primary sponsor, contributed N$100,000 towards the event. The Chief Executive Officer of the town council, Petrus Sindimba, announced an expansion in both entertainment and general stalls for this year's expo, encouraging exhibitors to participate. Dignitaries including Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni and Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade […] todayMay 13, 2024 30
insert_link World New study suggests climate change could mean declining malaria risk A new study led by the British University of Leeds predicts that the hot and dry conditions brought about by climate change will lead to an overall decrease in areas suitable for malaria transmission from 2025 onwards. Isaac Lukando bring us this report. todayMay 13, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa S.A Police minister Bheki Cele says an investigation into the George building collapse has started S.A Police minister Bheki Cele says an investigation into the George building collapse has started and that the death toll has risen to 20 after three more bodies were recovered on Sunday. Thirty-two of the estimated 81 construction workers are still unaccounted for. Cele, who visited the site and addressed the worker's family members, says they have ten forensic teams present on the scene: todayMay 13, 2024 46
insert_link Interview Transcripts Understanding Household Debt: Insights from Josef Sheehama In a recent conversation with financial expert Josef Sheehama, the pressing issue of household debt came to the forefront. As living expenses surge and financial pressures mount, households across Namibia find themselves grappling with a significant increase in debt burdens. Sheehama sheds light on the factors contributing to this trend and offers valuable insights into navigating the challenging financial landscape. Namibia's household debt has seen a staggering rise, with estimates […] todayMay 13, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Future Media and TribeFire Studios complete merger Future Media and TribeFire Studios have announced that the merger between the two media companies has been completed, with OneAfrica and 99FM becoming subsidiaries of Namibia Future Media Holdings, joining Omulunga Radio, Fresh FM, Nova 1035, and Radiowave. The consolidation, according to Future Media CEO, Gary Stroebel, aims to streamline operations, expand reach, and provide a wider range of products and services. Group CEO at TribeFire Studios, Stefan Hugo, has joined Future […] todayMarch 11, 2024 67
