ABIDJAN – An independent panel of experts, headed by former Irish president Mary Robinson, has cleared the beleaguered leader of the African Bank of Development (AfDB) of corruption, according to a report obtained by AFP. Akinwumi Adesina (60) a charismatic speaker known for his elegant suits and bow ties, became the first Nigerian to helm...
Shoki Kandjimi RUNDU – The governor of the Kavango East region, Bonifatius Wakudumo, has called on local and foreign investors to invest in the region while making reference to the political stability and investment-friendly environment in the region. The governor made this call when delivering his maiden state of the region address on Friday...
Michael Samuel The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Services recently handed over Income Generating Activities (IGAs) materials and equipment to six more beneficiaries in Ohangwena region, translating to a total of 23 direct beneficiaries in the region alone to a value of over N$180 000. The programme was initially launched by...
Six armed robbers impersonating police officers on Saturday allegedly robbed a shop of N$5 000 and an iPhone 8 at an industrial park in the capital. Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said this at the weekend crime media briefing in the capital on Sunday. She said the incident occurred at around 14h45 when the...
LONDON – Gold soared to a record high on Monday as investors rushed into the safe-haven commodity on concerns about heightened China-US tensions, a spike in virus infections and a lack of progress on a new stimulus bill in Washington. “Always a sign of trouble, gold continued its red hot streak on Monday, the haven...
During the unprecedented hard times of Covid-19 outbreak numerous newly established businesses ranging from online marketing businesses and local business ventures have been established. No one was really prepared for this crisis and no one could have wished for it either. During these times I am pretty sure that most of us realised that we...
Digitalisation is presenting various teaching and learning challenges as well as opportunities to schools and other educational institutions around the globe. Challenges such as determining the digital competencies of staff members in each organisation and their capabilities to offer online educational services. Additionally, institutions are expected to design, implement and evaluate digital strategies, policies, plans...
Paulina Moses OMUTHIYA – Doreen Sioka, the minister of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare has condemned, in the strongest terms, the cold-blooded murder of Rejoice Shovaleka, who was stabbed to death two weeks ago by an unknown assailant in Tsumeb. An emotional Sioka, who was addressing the small and medium enterprises (SME) community...
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s government will work with social partners in the coming weeks to finalise an economic recovery programme whose key target will be to protect and create jobs as the economy is buffeted by the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday. In a weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa said the health crisis –...
RUNDU – Kavango East regional governor Bonny Wakudumo said the construction of the agricultural campus for AgriVet programmes at the Rundu Vocational Training Centre is nearing completion. Wakudumo made this revelation while delivering his state of the region address (SORA) on Friday, adding that the campus is expected to be completed this financial year. “It...