insert_link Business / Economics NUST and Bank of Namibia Launch AI and Robotics Accelerator for Student Development The Namibia University of Science and Technology has partnered with the Bank of Namibia to launch the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Accelerator. This cutting-edge facility focuses on equipping students with vital skills needed in a technology-driven world, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges in artificial intelligence and robotics. NUST's Dr. Colin Stanley emphasized the initiative's role in advancing technological education in the country. today6 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia NSA and NWR Launch Collaborative Journalism Training at Hardap Dam To enhance media reporting on crucial data, the Statistics Agency and Wildlife Resorts have announced a collaborative journalism training program at the Hardap Dam Resort, set for later this week. Over 14 journalists from various media outlets will participate in this comprehensive training. NWR's Nelson Ashipala expands: today6 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Thousands Protest in Pretoria to Defend Afrikaans Education Against BELA S.A's AfriForum and Solidarity have confirmed that over ten-thousand people took part in the demonstration in Pretoria in defense of Afrikaans education against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. Protesters marched from the Voortrekker Monument to Freedom Park, emphasising that BELA is the red line. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel condemned perceived threats to cultural identity and demanded the preservation of mother language rights in education: today6 November, 2024
insert_link World Israeli PM fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The Israeli Prime Minister said he was forced to remove Gallant from his post due to a "crisis of trust" between the two men. Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv. today6 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission is set for the official opening of the training for Returning Officers From Technology to election matters: The Electoral Commission set for the official opening of the training for Returning Officers on election results transmission. The events is slated for today in Windhoek at the NIPAM offices: The commission's De Wet Siluka: The spokesperson also touched on early voting set for later this month: today6 November, 2024
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek’s Agri Series Focuses on Drought Impact on Namibia Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, emphasized that the agriculture sector has always been a cornerstone of Namibia’s economy and society, contributing around 6% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and creating significant employment opportunities. She made this statement on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, while announcing that the fifth Agricultural Series will take place on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, in Windhoek, live on […] today6 November, 2024
insert_link Local NAMWATER DONATES STATIONERY TO TEN SCHOOLS IN HARDAP REGION Anna Maasdorp Combined School, Duinevel, Hardap Region, 4th November 2024 – NamWater has reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development through a significant contribution to learners in the Hardap Region. Today, in a handover ceremony attended by key stakeholders, stationery supplies valued at N$ 381,660.00 were officially donated to 11 schools across the region. This initiative is part of NamWater’s comprehensive Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, which aims […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link Local Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Announce Journalist Training at Hardap Dam Resort For Immediate Release Windhoek, November 5, 2024 – The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) hereby announce a collaborative journalism training program to be held at Hardap Dam Resort from November 7 to 9, 2024. This initiative, led by the NSA’s Census team, aims to proactively equip journalists with skills in understanding, accessing, and accurately reporting data, specifically focusing on census data. Over 14 journalists […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link World Modi hits out at Canada in deepening diplomatic row Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has hit out at Canada in an escalating row, accusing the country of making "cowardly attempts to intimidate" India's diplomats. Both countries last month expelled each other's top diplomats after Canada claimed that India was targeting Indian dissidents in the country. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. today5 November, 2024
