Nearly 60 people have died since the start of this month in heavy rains and flooding that has hit several parts of Tanzania, the government said. The coastal region of the East African country is one of the worst affected, with floods damaging thousands of farms there, government spokesperson Mobhare Matinyi said in a statement...
Many will undoubtedly be disappointed to hear that the South African Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) did not choose to cut interest rates at their latest meeting, announcing instead that interest rates will remain stable at 8,25% (repo rate), leaving the prime lending rate at 11,75%. RE/MAX of Southern Africa regional director and chief executive Adrian...
Hertta-maria Amutenja Former Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Engel Nawatiseb, has severed ties with the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) after joining the party a mere month ago. This decision comes on the heels of his departure from the ruling party Swapo last month. “I decided to part ways with the Landless People’s Party...
A senior Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigator whose appointment as the ACC’s chief of investigations and prosecutions was blocked by prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, nearly four years ago. will be able to hold the position that was denied to him for only a month before his retirement. This is after judge Eileen Rakow ruled in the...
Media are invited to capture stories of change and inspiration NEW YORK, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of Women’s History Month, Vital Voices Global Partnership, an organization dedicated to empowering women leaders worldwide, announces two initiatives aimed at honoring and inspiring women across the globe. March 1 – 22 – Vital Voices...
Erling Haaland’s five-goal haul in an FA Cup demolition of Luton sent an ominous warning to Manchester City’s Premier League title rivals that the Norwegian is hitting top form in time for a momentous month in the title race. City’s 6-2 romp at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday left them on course to repeat the treble...
Taxpayers would have to fork out about N$723 million per month if the treasury is to fulfil president Hage Geingob’s wish of increasing the country’s pension and disability grants from N$1 400 to N$3 000. Should the treasury increase these grants to at least N$2 000, Namibia’s taxpayers would have to pay N$482 million monthly....
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture will kick off this month with the second phase of its emergency classroom construction. The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, says the ministry will commence this month with the construction of another 500 classrooms across the country. The ministry last year constructed 510 classrooms. The...
The National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month was launched this week in Omusati, with the commencement of screening campaigns led by Dr. Ester Muinjangue, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services. The event, held in the open space opposite Outapi Mall, drew the presence of esteemed guests, including government officials, traditional authorities, and health partners. In...