insert_link NamibiaNamibian Asylum Seekers Caught in UK Shoplifting Attempt…. Reports indicate that two Namibian asylum seekers, Frans Epentrius who is 29 and 33 year-old Tobias Iileka, attempted to steal designer handbags at Bluewater shopping centre in Greenhithe, United Kingdom. These further says the duo, awaiting the processing of their asylum claims by the UK Home Office, targeted the John Lewis store on 23 December. Using wire cutters, Iileka aided Epentrius, who attempted to hide a £550 (N$11,417) Coach […] today21 January, 2025 66
insert_link WorldThe UK charters a flight for Britons to leave Lebanon The UK government has chartered a commercial flight out of Lebanon for Britons wanting to leave amid escalating violence. There are concerns about rising violence in the Middle East after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut at the weekend. UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, says the flight will leave Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport tomorrow. today1 October, 2024 53
insert_link WorldFormer CIA executive warns against risks of Lebanon ground invasion The United States, European Union, and United Kingdom are calling for an immediate 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military has meanwhile suggested it could launch a ground invasion in Lebanon. Former National Security Executive at the CIA Ralph Goff says a ground invasion would be risky. today26 September, 2024 136
insert_link WorldGovernment demands UN action after Gaza tragedy The government has condemned the recent Israeli attack on Al-Tabin School in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 civilians. The school had been serving as a refuge for displaced Palestinians. In an official statement, the government criticised the international community for its failure to protect Palestinian civilians and called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to end the aggression and ensure the protection […] today12 August, 2024 64
insert_link WorldUK Government To Lay Out Policy Goals In State Opening Of Parliament In the UK, the state opening of Parliament is taking place later to mark the official start of the new government's time in office. The ceremonial event is a chance for newly appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lay out some of the key policies for the coming months. John Bevir (beaver) reports. today17 July, 2024 13
insert_link WorldTwo day’s to go to United Kingdom elections It's just two days until Britain votes in a general election. The centre-left Labour Party looks set to take power for the first time in thirteen years. Olly Barratt reports from London. The United Kingdom will have its first national election in nearly five years on Thursday, with polls indicating that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party may face backlash for unfulfilled promises during their 14-year tenure. The center-right […] today2 July, 2024 63
insert_link LocalAmakali is Bank Windhoek’s new Head of Management Accounting On Wednesday, 5 June 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Chief Financial Officer, Zenaune Kamberipa, announced the appointment of Gideon Amakali as the Bank’s new Head of Management Accounting, effective 1 June 2024. “With his valuable experience in various industries, we are confident that Amakali will add further significant value to his new role and Bank Windhoek’s Finance Department,” said Kamberipa. Kamberipa said that in his new role, Amakali will manage […] today6 June, 2024 39
insert_link LocalTony Elumelu champions youth entrepreneurship across Africa, advocates for investment over aid With a burgeoning youth population estimated to be one half of the world’s youth by 2,100, and the highest entrepreneurship rates across the globe - where over 20% of working-age Africans launching new businesses and more than 75% of young people intend to start one within the next five years - it is within this landscape of ambition and potential that Africa's path to development and prosperity […] today21 May, 2024 94
insert_link WorldKorea and U. K kick off global AI summit as risks mount South Korea and the United Kingdom are kicking off a global summit on Artificial Intelligence as governments struggle to keep up with the evolution of the technology. The two countries are co-hosting the talks which look to tackle a growing number of risks as AI rapidly advances. Chris Gilbert reports. today21 May, 2024 22