Namibian Content, Energy Security, Jobs, Women Empowerment a priority for Oil and Gas Sector Not Xenophobia

[[{"value":"While Rwanda is commemorating 30 years of genocide, many Africans know all too well what can happen when media outlets single out certain groups of people and Individuals for constant attacks. Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines instigated the hate. “The Namibian” newspaper has become the Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines of Namibia with their hate fill rhetoric and xenophobia. Africans understand how demonisation cultivates hatred that leads to […]

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APO International

Lifetime Achievement Award for tireless efforts and passion for improving healthcare in Africa – Dr. Juliette Tuakli

[[{"value":"Founder and Medical Director of CHILD Accra, Dr. Juliette M. Tuakli, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award at the 4th Africa Healthcare Awards and Summit (AHAS) for her tireless efforts and passion for improving healthcare and the lives of children and families throughout Africa. The awards gala was the culmination of the summit, hosted by Zenith Global Health, and took place at the prestigious Accra International Conference Centre April […]

April 29, 2024 11

Africa

Sudan’s civil war is rooted in its historical favouritism of Arab and Islamic identity

By Hamdy A. Hassan, Zayed University The current civil war in Sudan goes beyond a simple power struggle between two generals. It reflects a deep-rooted crisis within the country’s governing structure that’s been present since it gained independence from the British in 1956. Since independence, the Sudanese have experienced 35 coups and attempted coups, more than any other African country. In the country’s southern region a 56-year […]

April 29, 2024 5

Africa

Margaret Busby: how a pioneering Ghanaian publisher put African women’s writing on the map

By Phillippa Yaa de Villiers, University of the Witwatersrand Published in 1992, Daughters of Africa is a groundbreaking volume of writing by women of African descent. It was followed by an expanded second edition, New Daughters of Africa, in 2019. The mind behind the books is pioneering Ghanaian-born publisher, writer and editor Margaret Busby. She became the first Black female publisher in the UK at 20 when […]

April 29, 2024 16

Local

Capricorn Foundation Partners with Beautiful Kidz Namibia to Support Disadvantaged Children through the Anusa Project

The Capricorn Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Beautiful Kidz Namibia. The Foundation has committed N$120,000.00 to support the Beautiful Kidz Anusa Project to uplift underprivileged children by donating high-quality school uniforms to 350 disadvantaged children attending public schools in Windhoek and supporting the women who manufacture the uniforms to earn an income. Beautiful Kidz Namibia is a non-profit organisation that operates various programmes to provide […]

April 29, 2024 17

Local

Miller, Du Plessis retain national jerseys

Alex Miller and Monique du Plessis retained their men’s and women's national jerseys following their dominant racing at the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC0 National Cross-Country Championships, which took place at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe on Saturday. The event, organised by the Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) in collaboration with Nedbank Namibia and various other sponsors, was attended by Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Dr. […]

April 29, 2024 13

APO International

A Big Win for East Africa with the Inclusion of Open Science in the East African Community EAC Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STI)

[[{"value":"The 3rd East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Conference, held from 6 to 8 March, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, marked a significant milestone for the region with the launch of the East African Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2023-2033 and the East African Regional Intellectual Property (IP) Policy 2023-2033. Setting this achievement apart, is the inclusion of Open Science principles and guidelines in the new policy framework. […]

April 29, 2024 8

APO International

Ambassador Zhao Weiping Meets with Namibian Foreign Minister Mushelenga

[[{"value":"On April 24, 2024, Ambassador Zhao Weiping paid a courtesy call on Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Namibia. The two sides exchanged views on China-Namibia relations. Amb. Zhao said that China and Namibia are good friends and partners, and the relations between the two countries have enormous potential and broad prospects. The Chinese side is willing to work with the Namibian side to continuously deepen […]

April 29, 2024 6

APO International

Namibia: Ambassador Zhao Weiping Meets with Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah

[[{"value":"On April 25, 2024, Ambassador Zhao Weiping paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia, and both sides had an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations. Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah spoke highly of Namibia-China relations and expressed thanks to President Xi Jinping for sending his Special Envoy to attend the late President Hage Geingob's State Funeral in February this year. She hoped […]

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