insert_link Namibia Vibrant December 2023 in Namibia’s Hospitality Sector December 2023 saw considerable activity in the hospitality sector, with 69 participants across different regions. The month, marked by festivities, offered a total of 51,192 rooms, of which 19,942 were occupied, resulting in a nationwide occupancy rate of 38.96%. Coastal areas led in terms of room occupancy during this period, followed by the Southern and Central regions. This trend can be linked to the leisure activities commonly sought during the […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 6
insert_link Health / Medical Award-Winning Journalist Vitalio Angula Shares Insights on his HPV Vaccine Story At the recent One Economy Foundation inaugural Journalist Awards, Voice of America freelance journalist Vitalio Angula shared details about his award-winning article titled "Namibia to Introduce HPV Vaccine." The discussion, which delved into the basics of his journalistic career and the inspiration behind the award-winning piece, provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of health reporting. Angula, a freelance journalist with the Voice of America, begins by introducing himself and […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 28
insert_link World Trump fumes at defamation trial The judge presiding over Donald Trump's defamation trial has told the former president to keep his voice down. Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll back in May and she is now seeking additional damages. William Denselow reports from New York. todayJanuary 18, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South African education activist says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts South African Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says government should find a way to fill all vacant teaching posts in South Africa, particularly level one teaching posts, created by the teachers who went on pension. There are currently more teachers in the country than the education system can accommodate. Makaneta says it cannot be correct for qualified teachers to remain unemployed while there are vacant posts that are funded. todayJanuary 16, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Namibian Farmers Urged to Dismantle Unauthorized Fences in Angola by Deputy Prime Minister Nandi-Ndaitwah Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has urged Namibian farmers who have unlawfully enclosed land in Angola with fences to dismantle their structures. Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the issue during a meeting with Namibian farmers in Helao Nafidi on Friday, where she highlighted that some Namibian farmers grazing their animals in Angola had erected fences without obtaining permission from the Angolan authorities. The meeting witnessed the […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Teacher’s Union of Namibia urges member to refrain from signing performance agreements The Teacher’s Union of Namibia has issued advice to its members, recommending that they refrain from signing performance agreements until the demands of the trade unions are addressed. This response comes after the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture stated the importance of signing performance agreements, especially for underperforming teachers. Mahongora Kavihuha, the Secretary General of TUN, shared the union's perspective on this matter. todayJanuary 16, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa SA Minister Ramokgopa says Eskom power stations are showing consistent performance SA's Electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Eskom power stations are showing consistent performance peaking by 86.7-percent. Ramokgopa was providing an update on implementation of Energy Action Plan. Medupi is showing 80.7-percent performance and Lethabo 76.4-percent. The minister says power stations such as Duvha, Tutu’s, Kahuna, Camden, Hendrina and Grootvlei are showing a positive improvement trajectory. todayDecember 22, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Nurse allegedly rapes woman at Onyaanya A 27-year-old male nurse allegedly raped a 36-year-old female on Sunday at around 00h00 at Onyaanya village in the Oshikoto Region. According to a crime update issued on Monday by Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku of the Namibian Police Force, it is alleged that the suspect snuck into the complainant’s sleeping room and had sexual intercourse with her without her consent. She further reported that there is no known intimate relationship between […] todayDecember 20, 2023 23
insert_link Uncategorized SACP supports ANC’s legal bid against registration of uMkhonto weSizwe with the IEC The South African Communist Party has declared its backing for the ANC's legal endeavor to eliminate the recently established uMkonto weSizwe party from the Independent Electoral Commission’s ballot. According to Alex Mashilo, a central committee member of the SACP, uMkhonto weSizwe is a collaborative entity of both the ANC and the SACP. Furthermore, the SACP has affirmed that as part of its support for the ANC, it seeks involvement in […] todayDecember 20, 2023 7