insert_link Business / Economics 13 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Sees Sharp Decline in Private Sector Credit, Rand Stable Ahead of U.S. Data Release, Oil Prices Slide Amidst Economic Concerns: Financial Update Private Sector Credit Disbursements in Namibia Witness Sharp Decline: Official data has revealed a significant downturn in private sector credit disbursements in Namibia over the past year. The figures indicate a notable 65.7% decrease, with disbursements totaling N$1.44 billion compared to N$4.21 billion issued during the preceding equivalent period. The normalized cumulative credit outstanding, excluding interbank swaps and accounting for non-resident private sector claims, stands at N$112.7 billion, as reported […] todayMay 13, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation and Trade minister Leads Delegation to US-Africa Business Summit Lucia Iipumbu, the Industrialisation and Trade minister, spearheaded a delegation to the 16th US-Africa Business Summit, emphasizing Namibia's investment allure. At the summit, Nangula Uaandja, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, outlined the country's value proposition, spotlighting opportunities in renewable energy and emerging sectors post recent oil discoveries. The ministry's spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda. todayMay 13, 2024 37
insert_link World Donald Trump says he would be ‘very proud’ to go to jail over violating the gag order in his hush money case Donald Trump says he would be 'very proud' to go to jail over violating the gag order in his hush money case. Addressing reporters on Friday, the former US president claimed he would go to prison for the country's constitution… something the judge overseeing the case has threatened if Trump continues to break the order. Sally Patterson has more. todayMay 13, 2024 18
insert_link APO International International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC) Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for ‘The Blue Carbon Generation Project‘ [[{"value":"The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC) aimed to assist the Republic of Maldives in achieving its sustainability goals and addressing climate change's impact. The project aims to assess the potential and feasibility of generating “Blue Carbon Credits” from the Maldives Coastal Ecosystem (mangroves forests and […] todayMay 12, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Validation Workshop of the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2027 [[{"value":"The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) held a validation workshop for the ECREEE 2023-2027 Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and Action Plan Report the 9 May 2024 in Praia. This activity supported by GIZ as part of Program Promoting a Climate-friendly Energy Market in West Africa (ProCEM-II). This validation workshop brought together all ECREEE staff with the participation of a delega-tion from the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development […] todayMay 12, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Government and Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) commit to fostering industrial harmony [[{"value":"The government will consistently address the persistent human resource challenges that slow down the realisation of Universal Health Coverage, President William Ruto has said. The President said the government will continually engage stakeholders in the health sector, including health workers’ unions, to promote industrial harmony and long-lasting solutions to the challenges. He spoke at a meeting with the leadership of the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union led by […] todayMay 12, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Liberia: Ambassador Yin Chengwu Meets with the Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Bintia Stephen Tchicaya On May 10th, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Ms. Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, the Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening multilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia. todayMay 12, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on the attack in Al Fasher [[{"value":"I am gravely concerned by the eruption of clashes in Al Fasher despite repeated calls to parties to the conflict to refrain from attacking the city. I reiterate - the violence threatens the lives of over 800,000 civilians who reside in Al Fasher. I am equally disturbed by reports of the use of heavy weaponry and attacks in highly populated areas in the city center and the outskirts of Al […] todayMay 12, 2024 4
insert_link APO International RugbyPass TV To Stream Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Final for Historic Debut [[{"value":"The final round of the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup organized by Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa will be streamed live for the first time on RugbyPass TV (www.RugbyPass.com), official free streaming service of World Rugby, at 13:00 (East Africa Time) local time in Antananarivo, Madagascar on Sunday, May 12. Defending champions, South Africa will compete against host nation Madagascar, to secure pathway for […] todayMay 11, 2024 15
