insert_link Business / Economics Primary industries drive Namibia’s Q1 GDP growth The Namibia Statistics Agency has released Q1 GDP numbers, showing a 4.7% expansion compared to 5.3% in Q1 of 2023. Year-on-year GDP in real terms rose to N$38.9 billion from N$37.2 billion, reflecting a N$1.7 billion increase. Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni attributes the growth mainly to a 5.1% increase in real value added in the Primary industries sector. todayJune 20, 2024 44
insert_link Environment Drought response to cost N$ 1.3 billion Following President Nangolo Mbumba’s declaration of a national emergency due to severe drought induced by El Nino, the government has allocated N$825 million for relief efforts, but Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa says a funding gap of N$482 million, with the total needed at N$1.307 billion. Relief efforts include food aid for nearly 342,000 households, livestock support, and water provisions. Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, I-Ben […] todayJune 20, 2024 30
insert_link Sport Prince William in Germany to watch England play Denmark A senior member of the British royal family will travel to Germany on Thursday to cheer on England's football team as part of the UEFA European Championships. From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. todayJune 20, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Hyphen to create 18 thousand Green Hydrogen jobs in construction phase Hyphen Hydrogen Energy's Senior Economic Development Manager, Johannes Shipepe, has revealed that the Green Hydrogen project is expected to create 18,000 jobs during its construction and operation phases, with 30% of the expenditure being localised. According to the Namibia Press Agency, as part of the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement with the government, a Socio-Economic Development framework has been established to maximize benefits for Namibians. todayJune 20, 2024 29
insert_link World Two week to go until UK election It's exactly two weeks until the UK goes to the polls in a general election. The Labour Party is on course for one of the biggest majorities in Parliament since the Second World War, according to several new polls. Conservative Party minister Michael Gove says they're not giving up yet ahead of the July 4th vote. todayJune 20, 2024 16
insert_link Africa Tanzanian priest among nine arrested in Albino case A shocking incident has unfolded as nine individuals, including the Deputy Priest of Bugandika Parish from Misenyi District in the Kagera Region, have been apprehended under the suspicion of involvement in the death of an albino toddler named Asimwe. todayJune 20, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics EU agrees to new Russia sanctions The European Union has agreed its latest round of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Alex Cadier reports from Brussels that the new measures will target the Russian energy sector and clamp down on sanctions circumvention. todayJune 20, 2024 30
insert_link APO International Shakwa Nyambe Appointed President-Elect of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) [[{"value":"Shakwa Nyambe, Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated (https://SNCLawGroup.com/), has been appointed as the President-Elect of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) for the period of 2024 -2025. His appointment was confirmed at the AIEN Board of Directors meeting held on the 10th of June 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. This will pave the way for him to become the Substantive President of the AIEN for the period 2025-2026. This prestigious […] todayJune 20, 2024 11
insert_link APO International United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Provides Crucial Logistical Support for Jowhar Town Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) Handover [[{"value":"The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has provided essential logistical support for the handover of Jowhar Town Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) - Horseed, Parliament and State House - from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the Somali National Army (SNA). This handover is part of the ongoing third phase of the ATMIS troop drawdown. These FOBs were previously operated by the ATMIS Burundi National Defence […] todayJune 20, 2024 7
