Davos: Global economists see bright spots in Africa growth prospects

Davos: Global economists see bright spots in Africa growth prospects

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Top economists agree that Africa's economic prospects for 2024 are positive, as small countries sparkle in the face of sluggish global growth projections. Chief economists from the World Economic Forum, World Bank and United Nations project Africa’s economy will defy the impacts of weak investments, debt crises, inflation, tight financial conditions and extreme weather patterns to record an improvement over 2023. A strong majority […]

January 19, 2024 28

Namibia

Urbanisation challenges Khomas Regional Council: Moonde

The Khomas Regional Council is facing challenges in delivering access to clean water and sanitation due to urbanisation, council Chairperson Shaalukeni Moonde has stressed. Moonde, while speaking at the official opening of the council here on Friday, emphasised that urbanisation has become a big issue for the region, hampering the development plans and service delivery, such as the provision of clean water and sanitation. He said the council has […]

January 19, 2024 20

World

Israel now ranks among the world’s leading jailers of journalists. We don’t know why they’re behind bars

By Peter Greste, Macquarie University Israel has emerged as one of the world’s leading jailers of journalists, according to a newly released census compiled by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Each year, the committee releases a snapshot of the number of journalists behind bars as of December 1 2023 was the second highest on record with 320 in detention around the world. In a small way, that […]

January 19, 2024 15

APO International

Sports Writers Association of Ghana Honors Rugby Africa President for his contribution to Rugby development in Africa

Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) (https://SWAGGhana.com) awards the President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby in Africa, Herbert Mensah, for his exemplary leadership skills and quality contributions to the development of rugby in Africa. Mr. Mensah was given a meritorious award at the 48th edition of the Nguvu SWAG Awards night at the Accra International Conference Centre on Friday, January 12, 2024. He was given […]

January 19, 2024

Namibia

Mbumba attending Heads of State and Government summit in Uganda

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is participating in the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which commenced in Uganda on Friday. Mbumba is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as well as other senior Government officials. A statement issued by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Friday said the summit was preceded by a ministerial […]

January 19, 2024 22

Namibia

National Assembly launches 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

The National Assembly on Thursday launched the 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan in the capital. The National Assembly provides an important platform for members of parliament to discuss Government policy, propose new legislation, amend or repeal outdated laws, amend the Constitution, or discuss other topics of national interest. Speaking at the launch, Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, said, “The National Assembly has been unwavering in its pursuit […]

January 19, 2024 27

Environment

Tondoro Health Centre experiences flooding following heavy thunderstorm

The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region reportedly experienced flooding following a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Executive Director (ED), Ben Nangombe, in a media statement issued on Thursday said no major damage to medical equipment or clinical supplies was recorded. 'In our assessment, the rainwater that flooded the health centre originated from a water pool that had formed along the […]

January 19, 2024 29

Namibia

CoW management committee still incomplete

The City of Windhoek management committee remains incomplete as council failed to nominate office bearers to fill the two remaining positions on Thursday. The City of Windhoek chambers sat in silence at the call of District Magistrate Celma Amadhila to raise nominations from the council for the two remaining positions on the management committee. In December 2023, SWAPO party member Queen Kamati, alongside former city mayor, Joseph Uapingene who […]

January 19, 2024 12

Business / Economics

Otjiwarongo Municipality’s newly acquired earthworks machinery fleet unvailed

The Otjiwarongo Municipality on Thursday officially unvailled its newly purchased fleet of heavy machinery to be used for its road construction and maintenance-related activities at the town. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, who officiated the event near the Karundu Primary School in Orwetoveni residential area, stated that Otjiwarongo as an economic hub of the region needs the new fleet since the current one in use is 60-years-old.. The fleet includes a […]

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