insert_link APO International The breaking fasting gathering between the Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli and the Libyan business people on 25 March 2024 [[{"value":"Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli, Dede Rifai, was breaking fasting with the Libyan business people in Tripoli on 25 March 2024. The Charge d’Affaires a.i. shared Indonesian experience in addressing the sharp decline of Indonesian currency (Rupiah) from US$1=Rp.2,500 before the financial crisis in 1998 into US$1=Rp.15,000 during the financial crisis in 1998. Indonesia has been able to solve the financial problem. The Charge d’Affaires a.i. […] todayMarch 26, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Kenya: Principal Secretary Kimtai addresses Public Accounts Committee on Medical Services Finances [[{"value":"To strengthen accountability and governance in the State Department for Medical Services, Principal Secretary Mr. Harry Kimtai on March 35, 2024 appeared before the Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Hon. John Mbadi, for the examination of the Auditor General’s report on accounts for the year ended 30th June 2022. Mr. Kimtai expressed gratitude to the committee for their insights and the opportunity to contribute to the oversight process, aiming to enhance financial […] todayMarch 26, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Top volleyball tourney invades the coast On Saturday, 30 until Sunday, 31 March 2024, the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) will host the eagerly awaited Bank Windhoek-NVF Doc Tournament at the Dome in Swakopmund. This year marks a significant milestone as NVF celebrates four decades of exhilarating volleyball action and camaraderie at the Doc Tournament. With the steadfast support of its partner, Bank Windhoek, NVF is proud to continue this tradition of excellence and sportsmanship. […] todayMarch 26, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics Fitch Ratings Rates Namibia’s Development Bank as Outlook Stable Opinion Piece, By Josef Kefas Sheehama Fitch Ratings has affirmed DBN's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at 'BB-' and it’s National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+. These credit ratings cover the widest range of credit risk factors and have no limitations. The Namibian Development Bank (DBN) is the country's flagship and largest policy bank, contributing to economic and social development. Its strategy is in line with national development […] todayMarch 26, 2024 24
insert_link Health / Medical Announcing Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis should have been simple. But the palace let it get out of hand By Victoria Fielding, University of Adelaide and Saira Ali, University of Adelaide The British royal family is famous for its carefully curated media image. That’s why it was a surprise to see them lose control of the narrative in the wake of what we now know is a serious health crisis befalling Catherine, Princess of Wales (or Kate Middleton as she’s popularly known). It is clear the […] todayMarch 26, 2024 47
insert_link APO International Canon Academy Video Roadshow Set to Transform Filmmaking Education Across Africa [[{"value":"In alignment with the company’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and empowerment, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is excited to announce the arrival of the Canon Academy Video Roadshow in Africa; The roadshow spanning multiple countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Algeria and many more, will offer an immersive experience to filmmaking enthusiasts unlike any other. The Canon Academy Video Roadshow kicked off in Nigeria on March 18, 2024. This […] todayMarch 26, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Egypt and the Big 5 Dominate Hotel Development in Africa [[{"value":"When it comes to hotel development across Africa in 2024, just five words tell the story, “Egypt and the Big 5”. In this context, “the Big 5” does not refer to Africa’s major wildlife attractions, (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo) but to the global hotel chains – Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott International and Radisson Hotel Group. This year’s African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline report, widely acknowledged as the industry’s […] todayMarch 26, 2024 38
insert_link Business / Economics Costly mistakes to avoid as a Namibian farmer By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry, Agribank Many livelihoods in Namibia rely directly or indirectly on agriculture and the products that reward the hardworking men and women who farm as a way of life. It is important to note that the journey of a farmer requires hard work, determination, dedication, and a sense of innovation. One must always be aware of common mistakes that are […] todayMarch 26, 2024 51
insert_link Africa Ghana’s decades-old ambition to build an integrated aluminium industry faces a new hurdle: the clean energy transition By Theophilus Acheampong, University of Aberdeen and Matthew Tyce, King's College London It has been more than 60 years since Ghana’s first post-independence leader Kwame Nkrumah first mooted the idea that Ghana should produce aluminium from the country’s ample supply of bauxite. Under the Volta River Project, Nkrumah’s vision was to construct a dam on Ghana’s Volta River to provide dedicated electricity to a newly built smelter. […] todayMarch 26, 2024 8