insert_link Namibia Schools to close for Regional and Local Elections Dr. Sanet Steenkamp (Photo via X) The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has announced that schools will be closed from 25 to 27 November to allow students and staff to participate in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. Year-end closure dates remain unchanged, with schools scheduled to close on 5 December and all staff required to work until 9 December for the issuance of […] today20 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Police Chief Calls on Shebeen Owners to Close on Election Day The Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, urged all shebeen owners to honor and respect the day of election and make sure their places are closed that day as it is declared a public holiday. today25 November, 2024
insert_link Environment Mercury to hit 50 in parts of Iraq Temperatures across parts of Iraq are expected to top 50 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Iraq’s meteorology and seismology organisation announced that temperatures are set to reach 50 degrees Celsius, prompting a public holiday on Thursday in several provinces. William Denselow reports from Baghdad. Thursday is a workday in Iraq; however, public offices and most businesses are closed on Friday and Saturday. According to the organization’s forecasts, eight provinces will […] today11 July, 2024
