The earthquake was the strongest since one of magnitude 7.6 struck in September 1999, killing about 2,400 people. A damaged building in Hualien, after a major earthquake hit Taiwan’s east. [CNA via AFP] Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years has rocked the island during the morning rush hour, damaging buildings and highways and causing the...
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has found that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) “has a mixed record of performance and appears more capable of dealing with less powerful people”. The APRM was launched yesterday by president Nangolo Mbumba. The APRM’s assessment follows meetings with the executive, judiciary and legislature, as well as, civil society and...
Reading remains a powerful tool for learning, imagination, and empowerment. These were the words of the Director of Namibia Library and Achieve Services in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sara Negumbo, at the celebration of World Book Day. Negumbo highlighted that libraries play a vital role in fostering the culture of reading. “Our...
A 7,6 magnitude earthquake in Japan has caused homes to collapse, ripped up roads and triggered tsunami warnings for coastal areas on Monday. Government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi warned residents to prepare for further quakes. Tens of thousands of people living close to the Sea of Japan have been told to head for higher ground. Dozens...
The world’s leading boat rental platform launches a new solution for charter businesses to streamline payments and scheduling for just 1.5% Getmyboat Launches Direct Booking Feature The world’s leading boat rental platform launches a new solution for charter businesses to streamline payments and scheduling for just 1.5% MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Erisco Foods Ltd., Chief Eric Umeofia, says that a powerful syndicate keen on killing his company is behind the “false and malicious’’ social media post against the company. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos on the raging Facebook controversy, Umeofia said that the syndicate, whom he identified...
By Kaleb Nghishidivali Windhoek, Sept. 7 – Last night, the atmosphere at Radical BOOKS was electric as renowned former City of Windhoek Council member and UNAM Law lecturer, Job Amupanda, launched his latest book titled “Diamond Warriors IN Colonial Namibia.” The event saw an engaging discussion centred around the themes and narratives explored in the...