insert_link Africa Africa must rethink natural resources management to avoid adverse socio-economic consequences Africa needs to rethink how it manages its natural resources to avoid adverse socio-economic consequences that could hamper sustainable development on the continent, experts said at a recent webinar organised by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). The call came ahead of the 2023 United Nations Conference on Climate Change scheduled for November 30 to December 12 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The global conference (COP28) presents a milestone moment when […] todayOctober 19, 2023 12
insert_link Business / Economics Namibian Petroleum Commissioner Shares Updates on Country’s Energy Prospects at #AEW2023 Maggy Shino, the Petroleum Commissioner of Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy, provided a comprehensive update on the nation's oil and gas sector during a workshop session at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 organized by the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). Shino commenced by highlighting the promising opportunities in Namibia, particularly regarding the arrival of Total's Deepsea Mira rig. She shared, "Total’s Deepsea Mira rig departed from Bergen, Norway, at the […] todayOctober 19, 2023 6
insert_link Local Mboma pledges 10% proceeds of Mboma street wear towards the Rob Youth Foundation National Sanitary Pads drive. The Rob Youth Foundation and Namibia’s 200m Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medalist Christine Mboma today signed an agreement that will see the Rob Youth Foundation being awarded an opportunity to sell allocated Merchandise of Mboma Street wear and 10% of the proceeds from each item to be sold will be donated to the Rob Youth Foundation as contribution to the Rob Youth Foundation National Sanitary Pads drive to support the […] todayOctober 19, 2023 5
insert_link Sport The Quarter-Finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023 Previously I, and let’s face it, most rugby pundits and fans, had called into question the wisdom of a Rugby World Cup format that pits the big guns against – and there is no disrespect intended – minnows. There simply is not enough strong rugby nations to guarantee a “strength versus strength” scenario…that’s why we saw the cricket scores that we did. And again, while it enlarged the tournament ergo […] todayOctober 18, 2023
insert_link Sport Young golfer putting Namibia on the map Namibian golfer Todd Parker (18) has once again put Namibia on the map in the USA after securing third position in the Quatro Amigo College golf tournament he competed in in San Angelo, Texas, last week. Parker who started college at Midland College in Texas in August had a score of 71, 70 (141) over his 36 holes to shoot 3-under par and secure a strong finish. He finished just […] todayOctober 18, 2023 9
insert_link Sport NFA supports Sports Betting Namibian Football Association secretary-general Jochen Traut says that the association supports sports betting because it fosters competition and enhances the development of football in the country. Here’s One Africa Sport with the story: https://youtu.be/IUMz4Uc2ob4 todayOctober 18, 2023 14
insert_link Business / Economics IMF warns on rising debt The IMF sees global debt growing faster and higher than projected before the pandemic, Vitor Gaspar, head of the Fund’s Fiscal Affairs Department said ahead of the launch of the Fiscal Monitor (FM) Wednesday (October 11) in Marrakech, Morocco. https://youtu.be/ZOoV_LhOf60 “Government debt ratios declined in 2021 and 2022. It will turn back up in 2023. Going forward global public debt is not only higher, but also projected to grow faster […] todayOctober 18, 2023 7
insert_link Business / Economics IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva speaks at Annual Meeting Countries are stepping up with finances for the most vulnerable of the world, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday (Oct. 12) in Marrakech, Morocco. Thousands of journalists, policymakers, bankers and civil society organizations are gathered there for the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank. https://youtu.be/MehuXc6eH34 “During these meetings, we aim to put solidarity in action by increasing our capacity to support our low income members. And I […] todayOctober 18, 2023 2
insert_link Local Sven Thieme, O&L Group Executive Chairman, named International Executive Chairman of the year by IAOTP Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group proudly announces that its Executive Chairman, Sven Thieme, has been selected as the "Top International Executive Chairman of the Year" by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). This distinguished recognition is a source of immense pride not only for Thieme and the O&L Group but also for the entire nation of Namibia. Sven Thieme's passionate leadership and commitment have played an instrumental role in […] todayOctober 18, 2023 13