SMEs are key to fighting unemployment and enhancing economic growth

SMEs are key to fighting unemployment and enhancing economic growth

By Josef Kefas Sheehama SMEs play a crucial role in Namibia’s economic growth and development, especially when it comes to the creation of jobs which remains a significant problem across the country. The significance of the SME sectors in Namibia cannot be ignored as they provide livelihoods and incomes for a large population of the country, most of whom are self-employed of which more than half are women. The SME sector […]

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APO International

When Fiat Topolino meets Topolino, magic happens

A FIAT (https://www.FIAT.com) tribute to the 100th Disney anniversary: five unique Fiat Topolino, four designed by FIAT Centro Stile inspired by Disney Creatives and one with the participation of the Disney artist Giorgio Cavazzano; A longstanding relationship dating back to the 1930s: Topolino is the Italian name of Mickey Mouse, and the nickname people gave to the iconic first Fiat 500. Today is the name of the new electric quadricycle. The […]

December 6, 2023 2

APO International

Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for Africa

Boeing (NYSE: BA) (www.Boeing.com) has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company's operations and relationships across the African continent. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Henok Teferra Shawl reports to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA). In his new role, Teferra will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where Boeing plans to open an office […]

December 6, 2023 1

Namibia

Man charged for friend’s murder and rape

A 29-year-old man was arrested on Monday, after a post-mortem revealed that the 35-year-old woman who allegedly died on Sunday in his company, was raped and murdered. According to Namibian Police Force spokesperson Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the incident reportedly happened at Ignatius Loyola Street in Katutura, Windhoek. Earlier information reported alleged that the deceased was picked up by her male friend from her house during the night. When they reached […]

December 6, 2023 6

World

US imposes visa ban for extremist Israeli settlers

The US will impose visa bans on extremist Israeli settlers following attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. It's a rare rebuke from the Biden administration for its Middle East ally. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

December 6, 2023 8

South Africa

SA’s Deputy president Paul Mashatile says load-shedding remains a stubborn challenge

Deputy president Paul Mashatile says load-shedding remains one of the most stubborn challenges in the government’s efforts to grow the country’s economy. He addressed the National Council of Provinces yesterday. Mashatile says load-shedding has also adversely affected people’s overall quality of life, therefore government continues implementing the Energy Action Plan to achieve energy security. He says the plan includes five key pillars.

December 6, 2023 12

Sport

Trackhouse Racing to enter MotoGP

Trackhouse Racing will replace RNF as an Aprilia affiliate team in MotoGP next year, the American team announced on Tuesday. Trackhouse, which already competes in Nascar, will retain Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez, who both competed with RNF this season, as its two riders. "Joining the MotoGP world championship is a very exciting moment for our young company," said Trackhouse founder and owner Justin Marks in a statement. "Trackhouse has […]

December 6, 2023 7

Namibia

Namibia Wildlife Resorts Supports Environmental Stewardship in Khorixas Town

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship by contributing to the Khorixas Town Council's efforts to maintain a pristine environment. In a noteworthy initiative, NWR donated essential cleaning materials, including gloves, refuse bags, and masks, aimed at supporting the town in upholding cleanliness standards. Khorixas Town, strategically positioned along a picturesque route and forming a vital part of the gateway through the tourism triangle, serves […]

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Sport

Dubuisson retires at age 33

Frenchman Victor Dubuisson, a former Ryder Cup winner, announced his retirement from professional golf at the age of only 33 in an interview published on Tuesday. Dubuisson climbed to a career-best of 15th in the world rankings in 2015 but lost form after a series of injuries and is now ranked outside the top 1,000. "It's life, for me it's not an end," he told French sports daily L'Equipe. […]

December 6, 2023