LONDON – Thousands of prisoners in British jails were due to be released early yesterday, as part of government moves to ease overcrowding. Recently released figures showed that the prison population in England and Wales was at its highest-ever level. But with concern about released prisoners reoffending, the government insisted that no violent offenders or...
LAGOS – The leader of one of Nigeria’s top labour unions has been released from custody by a domestic security agency a day after he was detained at Abuja airport, his union said yesterday. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said Joe Ajaero was detained by the Department of State Services or DSS on Monday as...
KHAN YUNIS – Gaza’s civil defence agency said a strike on a humanitarian zone in the southern city of Khan Yunis killed 40 people yesterday, with the Israeli army reporting that it hit a Hamas command centre. Civil defence official Mohammed al-Mughair said that “40 martyrs and 60 injured” were recovered and taken to nearby...
BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Huawei yesterday unveiled the world’s first triple-folding phone at more than three times the price of the newest iPhone, hours after its US competitor lifted the curtain on its own new handset built for AI. The Mate XT was officially presented by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the firm’s headquarters...
BRUSSELS – A top EU court yesterday delivered two major victories for Brussels by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sagas with billions of euros at play. The decisions give a boost to the bloc’s outgoing competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, who had suffered a series of setbacks in EU courts against her decisions....
Charles Ndeumane Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni says he is losing patience with councillors fighting with one another. He was speaking at the handover of the Outapi Town Council services infrastructure. He said they should instead be dedicating themselves to their responsibilities of providing services and fostering development in their towns and...
Rudolf Gaiseb For Namibia to thrive in a new digital era, digital transformation must not only adapt but must also build a strong, resilient framework, capable of enduring digital advancement. This sentiment was shared on Monday by information and communication technology (ICT) minister Emma Theofelus. Namibia is preparing to inevitably integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into various...
Over the years, many schools have organised events to raise funds to finance projects that enhance learners’ educational experiences through infrastructure development. These projects often include renovations and new constructions like school halls, laboratories, libraries, classrooms, hostels, and fences. One common fundraising method is hosting gala dinners. However, the amounts raised at these events often...
Parents are the greatest gifts from God to their young ones. They shower their blessings, unconditional love, and affection towards their children. Parents play a vital role in shaping and moulding the behaviour and nature of their children. Source of motivation, inspiration Parents showing a positive attitude toward education at home, act as a source...
OMUTHIYA – The body of a 34-year-old mentally challenged Angolan national was on Saturday found hanging from a tree at Onaayamba village in Oshikoto’s Okankolo constituency. The Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for Oshikoto region, Titus Ekandjo, said the victim is from Cuvelai village in Angola, and was employed as a cattle herder at...