insert_link Namibia Alleged Rape Incident Reported in Omuntele Village, Oshikoto Region A 19-year-old individual is accused of raping a 24-year-old woman after allegedly purchasing alcohol for her and two friends in Omuntele village, Oshikoto Region. According to Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, the Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator in the region, the incident occurred around 8pm on Friday. Ekandjo stated that after a brief period, the victim went to the toilet, and the suspect followed her inside. Fortunately, the victim was […] todayMarch 18, 2024 26
insert_link World North Korea Fires At Least Two Ballistic Missiles As Democracy Summit Gets Underway North Korea has fired at least two ballistic missiles into the sea as diplomats gather in Seoul for a summit on Monday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is among the officials attending the Summit for Democracy. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMarch 18, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Education Minister Emphasizes Shift Towards Assessment for Learning Approach Angie Motshekga, South Africa's Basic Education Minister, underscores the significance of adopting an assessment for learning approach to evaluate a broader range of skills. She emphasizes that teaching and learning should not only be observable but also meaningful. Motshekga conveyed these sentiments during her address at the Basic Education Lekgotla in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. Additionally, Motshekga highlights that the education sector continues to grapple with an infrastructure crisis. todayMarch 18, 2024 67
insert_link Namibia //Kharas Governor Advocates for Women’s Empowerment and Equality Aletha Frederick, //Kharas Governor, emphasized the importance of women seizing opportunities to uphold gender equality during the belated commemoration of International Women’s Day at Aussenkehr. Held under the theme ‘Invest in women, accelerate progress,’ Frederick urged ministries, agencies, and the private sector to prioritize ongoing capacity building for women. Highlighting the significance of women's involvement in the fourth industrial revolution, which encompasses technology, Frederick stressed the necessity for equal empowerment […] todayMarch 18, 2024 10
insert_link World China end 9 year decline in marriages in 2023 China ended a nine-year streak of declining marriage registration last year, with the number of newlywed couples rising to 7.68 million. China's birth rate has also plunged, raising concerns that the country's population of 1.4 billion could be ageing faster than anticipated. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 18, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Condemns Political Violence in South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced threats of violence and any actions undermining the democratic system. His remarks follow an alleged attack on some ANC members during a government event in KwaCeza, Nongoma, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The ruling party statement accuses IFP members of carrying out the attack. Ramaphosa has appealed to all political parties to uphold tolerance and respect, particularly during this election year. todayMarch 18, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Niger’s Junta Revokes Military Accord with US, Bans Presence of US Defense Personnel Niger's ruling junta, as announced by spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane, has revoked a military accord allowing military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil with immediate effect. According to Reuters, this decision comes after a visit by U.S. officials, led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and including General Michael Langley, commander of the U.S. Africa Command, earlier in the […] todayMarch 18, 2024 10
insert_link World US finalizes new ceasefire resolution at the UN A new ceasefire resolution might be voted on at the Security Council. The United States has finalised the draft which calls for international efforts to broker an immediate ceasefire as part of a hostage release deal. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayMarch 18, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Cost of Hunger Study Assesses Impact of Malnutrition In 2021-2022, Namibia initiated its Cost of Hunger in Africa study as part of a broader project conducted across several African countries. Commissioned by the African Union Commission and supported by the World Food Programme and GIZ Namibia, the study was led by the National Planning Commission. Its primary focus was to examine the effects of malnutrition, particularly undernutrition, on various aspects of Namibian society, including learners, human development, and […] todayMarch 18, 2024 70