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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: November 2023

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World

UN climate conference urges action amid record heat

The UN climate conference opens in Dubai today with nations under pressure to increase the urgency of action on global warming and wean off fossil fuels, amid intense scrutiny of oil-rich hosts UAE. The AFP news agency reports that the climate talks come at a pivotal moment, with emissions still rising and this year likely to be the hottest in human history. Scientists say countries must make faster and deeper […]

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Temporary humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas extended

A temporary humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended for a seventh day as negotiations continue in hopes of reaching a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. However, three people have been killed in a shooting in Jerusalem with the attackers thought to have been Hamas members. Here’s Richard Makepeace from Medical Aid for Palestinians.

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Amini closes $4m Seed Funding Round led by Salesforce Ventures and Female Founders Fund
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Amini closes $4m Seed Funding Round led by Salesforce Ventures and Female Founders Fund

Amini (https://Amini.AI), a Nairobi-based climate tech startup focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through artificial intelligence and satellite technology, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Salesforce Ventures (https://apo-opa.co/3T5hoW9), Salesforce's global investment arm, and Female Founders Fund (https://FemaleFoundersFund.com), a seed stage venture fund that invests exclusively in female-founded companies. Amini’s successful raise follows a $2 million pre-seed funding round that closed in […]

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Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

Henry Kissinger, the former secretary of state who defined US foreign policy in the 1970s, has died aged 100. Simon Marks reports. Kissinger served as America's top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations. Kissinger was a joint recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - along with the leader of North Vietnam - in 1973.

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Namibia Grape Company partners with Capespan for exports

Namibia has commissioned the export of its first-ever shipment of homegrown table grapes to European countries through the port of Walvis Bay on Wednesday. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the 250-container consignment from Aussenkehr was made possible through a partnership between Namibia Grape Company, a National Youth Service subsidiary, and Capespan. Minister of Youth and Sports Agnes Tjongarero referred to the deal as a significant milestone for economic growth […]

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Malawi: African Development Bank prioritizes energy, transport, water and agriculture in its country strategy for 2023-2028
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Malawi: African Development Bank prioritizes energy, transport, water and agriculture in its country strategy for 2023-2028

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2023-2028 for Malawi on 16 November 2023. The strategy focuses on two priority areas: improving economic infrastructure to develop the industrial sector by investing in energy, transport, water, sanitation, and hygiene, and supporting economic diversification through investments in agriculture value chains. “The primary objective of the CSP 2023-2028 is to promote inclusive and […]

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The Institute of Open Learning (IOL) celebrates another milestone in education at their graduation.

In a splendid ceremony held at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort this morning, the International Open Learning (IOL) celebrated its annual graduation, marking a significant milestone for 860 graduates, their families, and friends. The pact venue bore witness to one of the largest gatherings of graduates in the field of education this year. "IOL has always been committed to providing quality education to Namibians, breaking barriers and making higher […]

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