insert_link Local Omulunga Radio alongside Fly Namibia hosted a Thrilling series of Football Semifinals and Finals. The much-anticipated football event at Oshakati Independence Stadium concluded with an exhilarating display of talent and competition. The semifinals and finals delivered unforgettable moments as teams vied for glory in this one-day tournament. In the first semifinal, Okahao Masters faced off against Northern Coaches, where the latter emerged victorious with a score of 2-0, securing their spot in the final. The second semifinal saw Oshakati Social Club battle Northern Legends, […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Local Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities: Launching of the 2023 Census Main Report & the Impartiality of Dissemination of Statistics by NSA Following the release of the 2023 Census Preliminary report on 13 March 2023, the NSA will be launching the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report tomorrow, Wednesday 30 October 2024. The Namibia Statistics Agency would like to inform the nation that this dissemination of tomorrow takes place in an impartial manner where all stakeholders will be receiving the information at the same time and thus the Namibia Statistics Agency […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Local Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities 25 October 2024 Civil society organisations (CSOs) believe the national budget is a powerful tool that can be used more effectively to address systemic poverty, improve living conditions, and promote social equity in Namibia. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) today released a new briefing paper, entitled Civil Society & The Budget: Perspectives on Priorities. The paper is being published ahead of the 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review to be […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital stresses need for community cancer awareness Due to the late diagnosis of Breast Cancer in the country,Dr Mtabeni George Jemu, an Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, said the community needs health awareness on Cancer. He stated that Cancer is curable when detected early. today30 October, 2024
insert_link World Trump ally Steve Bannon to be released from prison Donald Trump's former advisor and close ally Steve Bannon is set to be released from prison. Bannon has spent four months in a federal prison in Connecticut for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena over the January 6th riots at the US Capitol. Ira Spitzer has more. today30 October, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized ANC reiterates its support for the Palestinian people In S.A, the ANC reit erates its support for the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The national executive committee commended government’s submission of evidence to the International Court of Justice on the alleged genocide by Israel. Addressing the media in Boksburg, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula urged the international community to condemn the escalating violence against Palestinians and Lebanon, calling for a ceasefire […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Unions Back One Another in Labour Court Battle Over Community Healthcare Workers South African Union, Cosatu, says it is fully behind its affiliate NEHAWU, as it heads to the Labour Court today in defence of Community Healthcare Workers. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the union seeks to review the arbitration award that ruled against its application to compel the Department of Health to appoint Community Healthcare Workers permanently. She says NEHAWU’s case is justified: today29 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics US finalizes rules to curb AI investments in China The Biden administration has finalised restrictions on investments by US individuals and companies into artificial intelligence and other technology sectors in China that could threaten US national security. The rules ban some investments into those industries and require the US government to be notified about others. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. ENG US finalizes rules to curb AI investments in China Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. […] today29 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Business Confidence Climbs Amid Improved Credit Access The latest Standard Bank Afrotrade barometer indicates a rise in local business confidence, with the index score increasing from 58 to 59 out of 100 since May 2023. As per The Brief, this boost is largely due to improved access to credit, as only 39% of surveyed businesses reported challenges in securing credit, a slight improvement from 42% reported in May 2023. today29 October, 2024
