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Placido Hilukilwa THE Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) has requested constituency councillors’ offices nationwide to assist in the ongoing recruitment process for the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). MODVA spokesperson Colonel Petrus Shilumbu addressed a letter on Wednesday to all 121 constituency councillor offices, urging them to receive and process application forms from young Namibians interested in career opportunities with the NDF, as outlined in the ministry’s advertisement. Photo: The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs Shilumbu said that applicants can submit their forms at any constituency office of their choice. He advised councillors to adhere strictly to the requirements listed in the advertisement and not to request candidates to present voter cards. “A voter’s card is not part of the requirements,” said Col. Shilumbu. In the past, some

Taipei, Taiwan – Asia Pacific leaders have moved to shore up ties with Donald Trump following his re-election as president of the United States, even as questions swirl about what his return to power will mean for regional security. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters he was looking forward to working closely with the president-elect and to “bring the Japan-US alliance and the Japan-US relations to a higher level”. On social media, Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol also spoke of their hope for a stronger alliance with the US and a “brighter future”. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also turned to social media to say that Australia and the US were “great friends and great allies” going into the future, while Indonesian President

Biden, who was replaced as the Democrats’ candidate in the race by Vice President Kamala Harris due to concerns about his mental acuity, will speak to address the nation, the White House said. By REUTERS NOVEMBER 7, 2024 11:45 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden looks on during a cabinet meeting inside the West Wing of the White House in September. Biden must not continue with the Obama policy of appeasing Iran and turning a blind eye to its terrorist proxies, the writers warn. (photo credit: TOM BRENNER/REUTERS) US President Joe Biden is set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic Party at the hands of Republican Donald Trump, whose stunning political comeback has reverberated around the world. Biden, who was replaced in July as

GraphicOnline Politics Nov – 06 – 2024 , 23:43 The Acting President of the Agona Traditional Council, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw, has lauded Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his policies and commitment to advancing Ghana.  Speaking on behalf of the Council as he welcomed Dr. Bawumia to Agona in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency on Wednesday, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw, who is also the Chief of Bepoa, expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia’s vision for national development. During the address, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw noted Dr. Bawumia’s focus on development, saying, “As you have all seen, throughout his address, he only focused on issues of development and how he wants to move Ghana forward. He barely told us to vote for him. His main focus and concerns

This is surely the most dramatic comeback in United States (US) political history. Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. The election campaign was one for the history books: He survived two assassination attempts and his original opponent, president Joe Biden, dropped out just months before election day. Although final votes are still being counted, the majority of Americans in key battleground states chose to vote for him, with many citing the economy and immigration as chief concerns. His triumph comes after a spectacular fall. He refused to accept the results of the 2020 election, which he lost to Biden, and his role in trying to overturn the election results to

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech on the campus of Howard University in Washington [J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo] US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a televised concession speech to the nation after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Republican Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign,” she told supporters on Wednesday at her alma mater, Howard University, a historically Black college. Harris pledged to continue fighting for women’s rights and against gun violence and to “fight for the dignity that all people deserve”. She said she had called President-elect Trump, congratulated him on his triumph and promised to engage in a peaceful transfer of power. Harris addressed a crowd that included former

Maria David THE Oshakati Town Council on Tuesday re-elected Leonard Hango as the town’s mayor for the fourth time, while Councillor Puyeipawa Elifas retained her position as deputy mayor. Hofeni Mutota, Maria Mutumbulwa, and Ruusa Frans also remain members of the management committee, while Councillors Jerobeam Ndaamohamba and Pinehas Aluvilu continue as ordinary councillors. Oshakati Magistrate Mozay Jansen presided over the election. In his acceptance speech, Hango said his re-election represents not just a continuation but a reaffirmation of their collective vision for Oshakati, a vision grounded in growth, unity, and service. According to Hango, the council has achieved significant milestones this year alone, each reflecting their shared commitment to a better Oshakati. “Council has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure development plan, improving our road networks and infrastructure development in

Featured Dickson Worlanyo Dotse Nov – 06 – 2024 , 16:21 The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin has described the current stand off in Parliament, and the matters before the Supreme Court as a collective attempt by the Judiciary and the executive to weaken the legislative arm of government.  Speaking at a press conference in Accra Wednesday afternoon [Nov 6, 2024], to address the state of affairs of Ghana’s parliament, Mr Bagbin said Parliament was a repository of the sovereign will of the people. As such, any act by anybody into its affairs was an interference and therefore posed a direct challenge to the essence, jurisdiction, authorities, powers and functions to the workings of Parliament.  “The current brouhaha may be likened to a power play between the arms of

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says her office has made efforts to reach out to the newly elected leader of UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch without any response. On Saturday, the Conservatives elected Badenoch as its new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak, following the July general election. Badenoch emerged top […] The post We reached out to Badenoch without any response – Dabiri-Erewa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

When Kamala Harris was confirmed as the Democratic candidate for the United States presidential election in August, she had hoped to become the first woman, first Indian American and the second African American to make it to the White House. Harris was expected to reverse a troubling trend for Democrats and win back Black voters, who had been drifting away from the party. Since then, her campaign has targeted Black voters in battleground states, often with the support of the country’s first Black president, Barack Obama. Yet as results in Tuesday’s election trickled in, a stunning fact emerged: It is Trump, not Harris, who gained support among Black voters compared with the 2020 election, as the former president won the White House. So how much support did Trump secure from Black

Swing districts in NY favor pro-Israel candidates as Lawler, Ryan win races. By LUKE TRESS/JTA NOVEMBER 6, 2024 18:43 Rep. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican speaks during a press conference outside of Columbia University on April 22, 2024 in New York City. ) (photo credit: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) (New York Jewish Week) — Republican Rep. Mike Lawler retained his seat in New York’s 17th Congressional District in a race that saw both candidates vie for the area’s large Jewish vote and spar over support for Israel. The race was one of several swing districts in New York State that could sway control of the House. Lawler defeated Democratic challenger Mondaire Jones in the district, which covers territory north of New York City in Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess and Westchester

 The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on public sector lawyers to continue with the pursuit of ethical prac­tice and shared dedication in order to establish a legacy of legal excellence. He said this was the only way by which they could strengthen the foundations of public service. • President Akufo-Addo interacting with Helen Ziwu (left). With them is Mr Godfred Dame “Ladies and gentlemen, members of the bar, as public sector lawyers, the path we walk is one that demands courage, com­mitment, integrity, and a ceaseless pursuit of excellence. The government is committed to sup­porting your development, ensuring that our legal teams are well prepared to face the challenges of our time,” he empha­sised. President Akufo-Addo made the call at the opening of the maiden Public Sector Lawyers’