insert_link Africa Kenya state-backed rights body says 22 killed in Tuesday protests Twenty-two people were killed in Tuesday's protests in Kenya, a state-funded rights organisation said, vowing an investigation into what it described as "the largest number of deaths (in) a single day protest." "We have recorded 22 deaths... we are going to launch an inquiry," said Roseline Odede, chairwoman of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, adding that 19 people had died in the capital Nairobi, where […] todayJune 26, 2024 13
Africa DR Congo mortar attack kills two S.African soldiers A mortar attack in the turbulent east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed two South African soldiers and wounded 20 others, the army said Wednesday. South African troops have been deployed in the DRC as part of a Southern African Development Community force helping the government put down a rebellion. The South African National Defence Force said one of its bases was hit by a "mortar attack" on […] todayJune 26, 2024 7
insert_link Oshiwambo O NATO oyuulike prime minister gwa Netherlands Mark Rutte onga amushangandjayi gwayo a landulako. Omuleli gwa Netherlands ngoka ta thigipo onkatu otaka takamitha ehangano enene lyegameno muuyuni pethimbo lya simana lyegameno lya Europe. Euliko lya Rutte olya popilwa koo ambassodor dho NATO moshigongi shiilyolongo 32 koombonge dhehangano mo Brussels. Omupresitend Joe Biden noombushe miilonga otaaka taambako Rutte poshitaafula shawo komutumba tagu ka ningilwa mo Washington okuza mo 9-11 July. O prime minister ya Netherlands otayi pingenapo Jens Stoltenberg gwa Norway ,ngoka oshikako she tashi […] todayJune 26, 2024 16
insert_link Sport Formula One is moving towards hybrid engines and renewable fuel. Major environmental progress or just ‘greenwashing’? By Yasir Arafat, Edith Cowan University; Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, Edith Cowan University, and Waqas Uzair, Edith Cowan University For the millions of fans who tune into every race, Formula One (F1) is more than just a sport – it’s the apex of aerodynamics, skill and strategy. Behind the scenes, a quieter but more crucial race against carbon emissions is unfolding. Given the sport’s […] todayJune 26, 2024 19
insert_link Environment The role and importance of farmers’ associations By Erastus Ngaruka: Technical Advisor – Livestock & Rangeland Management The agricultural sector in Namibia is the backbone of the country’s economy through its three main pillars, namely, food production, employment creation, and income generation. The sector faces endless challenges associated with climate, market, technologies, inputs, and conflicts amongst others. These are hindering sustainable crop and livestock production in the country at all scales in […] todayJune 26, 2024 51
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek, City of Windhoek celebrate MSME Day with entrepreneurs Celebrated annually on 27 June is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day, designated by the United Nations to highlight the potential of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to transform economies, foster job creation and promote equitable economic growth. Bank Windhoek’s Head of SME, Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, highlighted that SMEs are the backbone of Namibia’s economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and […] todayJune 26, 2024 20
insert_link APO International Malawi Mining Minister to Highlight Investment Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 [[{"value":"Minister of Mining of Malawi, Monica Chang’anamuno, will return as a speaker to this year’s edition of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit – Africa’s premier gathering for critical mineral industry stakeholders. Minister Chang’anamuno’s participation will be vital for highlighting partnership and investment opportunities within Malawi’s burgeoning mining sector. Malawi is ramping up exploration and development of its critical mineral resources, with several rare earth and niobium ventures set to […] todayJune 26, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Lagos Business School (LBS) and CityBlue Hotels Partner to Drive Growth in the Hospitality Industry in Africa [[{"value":"Africa’s leading Business School, Lagos Business School (LBS), has appointed Jameel Verjee, founder and CEO of CityBlue Hotels (www.CityBlueHotels.com/), Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, to the advisory board of LBS Hospitality Initiative alongside industry heavyweights Trevor Ward and Mossadeck Bally. The Academic Director of LBS Hospitality Initiative, Dr Belinda Nwosu FIH, stated that the Initiative is a platform for developing and growing the hospitality industry in Nigeria and Africa, anchored […] todayJune 26, 2024 9
insert_link APO International “Kids Say the Darndest Things” Makes a Triumphant Return for the Series in Africa with Paramount Global and What Media Group Partnership [[{"value":"The family favourite, "Kids Say the Darndest Things", is back for its third season, bringing more laughs, more surprises, and more heartwarming moments. This season marks a groundbreaking partnership between the iconic show and two entertainment powerhouses: Paramount Global Content Distribution and What Media Group (www.TheWhatMediaGroup.com). With the broadcast platform being The What Network and the production partner being Mansa Studios, the show is set to deliver its unique blend […] todayJune 26, 2024 10