Omupresident wa Botwana, oku li metalelepo laye moshilongo

Omupresident wa Botwana o pamwe no munyekadi wo shilongo osho , Neo Jane Masisi, onghela ova fika po kapale komatuko dila Walvisbay. Omukwateli ko mesho wa Botwana Mogwesi Masisi, oku li moshilongo onga omweenda afimana oku ka kufa ombinga po maulikilo oipindi opashiwana ko Swakopmund SWAITEX. President Masisi pefimbo afika moshilongo, ota ku lopotwa ahambelelwa noku ta mbulwako kwao eli ominsiter yo ikwapondje nelongelo kumwe Dr. Peya Mushelenga, oshoyo oo […]

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South Africa

South Africa’s Standard Bank Faces Security Breach as Customers Report Fraud and Missing Funds

South Africa's Standard Bank customers have taken to social media to report massive security breaches, including fraudulent transactions and missing funds. Many clients are unable to block their cards via the app and are frustrated by long call center queues and an unreachable fraud hotline. The cause of the breach is still unclear. This incident follows multiple system outages in recent years, which have led to leadership changes aimed at […]

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Namibia

Caltex Brand Returns to Namibia in Partnership with Bachmus

Chevron's Caltex brand is making a comeback in Namibia after six years, with Bachmus appointed to sell, market, and distribute oils and fuels under the Caltex name. Chevron and Bachmus have signed a long-term retail trademark licensing agreement aimed at expanding Caltex-branded service stations nationwide. Danielle Lincoln, Vice President of Chevron International Products, views this move as a major milestone in re-entering the Namibian retail market. Jaco Marias-head of Commercial […]

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Namibia

Unveiling of Chairman Mao Zhedong Statue at High School in Otjomuise

Today, Education Arts and Culture ministry will unveil a statue of Chairman Mao Zhedong at Otjomuise in Windhoek. This initiative, led by Dr. Elia Kaiyamo, Namibia's Ambassador to China, commemorates the longstanding relationship between Namibia and China. The school, built and donated by the People's Republic of China in 2016 through the China Aid program, will host the ceremony.Executive Director of the Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp.

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Business / Economics

3 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Economic Insights: Manufacturing Leads Namibia’s Exports, South Africa’s Business Confidence Surges, NNPC’s Oil Production Strategy, and Oil Prices Rise Amid Summer Demand Optimism

Namibia's Manufacturing Sector Leads Export Growth in May 2024 Namibia's economic landscape in May 2024 showcased robust export performance, with the manufacturing industry emerging as a pivotal contributor. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, the sector spearheaded the nation's exports, contributing goods valued at N$6.3 billion. This figure contributed significantly to the country's total exports for the month, which surged to N$44.7 billion, marking a notable increase from N$42.4 billion […]

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Africa

Armed Men Kill 40 in Central Mali Village Attack

Unidentified armed men killed approximately 40 people in an attack on the village of Djiguibombo in central Mali, reported Reuters. The assault occurred on Monday in the Mopti region, an area plagued by jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State for over a decade. Bankass Mayor Moulaye Guindo said the attack was very serious as armed men surrounded the village and shot at people.

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World

UN concerned about new evacuation orders in Gaza

The United Nations says it's concerned by new Israeli military evacuation orders from Khan Younis in Gaza. An estimated 250 thousand people are set to be impacted. Meanwhile, the Security Council received an update on the humanitarian situation - with UN officials calling on Israel to find solutions to enable the safe delivery of aid in the enclave. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations.

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Namibia

Alexforbes Partners with Padel to Launch Corporate League

Alexforbes has partnered with Namibia Padel to establish the Alexforbes Padel Corporate League. This initiative is set to enhance fitness, foster team spirit and provide valuable networking opportunities among corporate teams. The league will culminate in a full-day final event on Saturday, 26 October 2024. Sponsorship and participation details Alexforbes has committed N$ 70,000 to sponsor the league. Entries for the league close on 26 July 2024, with an […]

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Sport

‘Microscopic’ attention to details powers Ireland, says Nienaber

Microscopic attention to details has helped turn Ireland into a rugby powerhouse, says former World Cup-winning South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of a series between the teams. "The amount of detail they go into is incredible," said the coach who quit the Springboks after the 2023 World Cup final triumph over New Zealand and joined Irish provincial giants Leinster. "It is microscopic. I did not do […]

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