insert_link Sport Olympic organisers cancel second day of triathlon training in Seine over pollution Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine planned for Monday after weekend downpours in Paris polluted the waterway, but said they were "confident" the medal events would be held this week. In a joint statement, Paris 2024 organisers and World Triathlon said they had taken the decision to cancel Monday's swimming training session because "water quality levels... do not present sufficient […] todayJuly 29, 2024 5
Namibia Vera Looser is at her 3rd Olympics Vera Looser is a regular on podiums of national and international cycling podiums, and now she is in Paris for her third Olympic ganes. I caught up with her on the eve of the Games... https://iono.fm/e/1465153 todayJuly 29, 2024 32
insert_link Business / Economics 29 July 2024 Morniing Biz News: UCOM and BDQ Partner to Revitalize Namibia’s Telecom Sector; Rand Gains Against Dollar Amidst U.S. Inflation Data UCOM and BDQ Mobile Network Solutions Partner to Boost Namibia's Telecom Sector In a strategic move set to transform Namibia’s telecommunications landscape, UCOM has entered into a significant 10-year partnership with BDQ Mobile Network Solutions. According to The Brief, this collaboration aims to rejuvenate Namibia's third mobile phone operator through the deployment of cutting-edge telecommunications equipment and advanced technological solutions provided by BDQ and American-based VANU Technology. This initiative promises […] todayJuly 29, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Namibia Investment Promotion And Development Board Clarifies Mandate Amid Allegations In response to allegations from The Namibian Newspaper, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board clarified that its mandate is to facilitate investment by both foreign and local investors and to coordinate Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises. The board aims to position Namibia as a preferred investment destination. NIPDB's Titus Shivute. todayJuly 29, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia SADC’s Electoral Advisory Council to Conduct Pre-Election Goodwill Mission in Namibia The SADC Electoral Advisory Council will carry out a Pre-Election Assessment Goodwill Mission in Namibia from today to 06 August. This mission is in preparation for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections scheduled for November. Shoki Kandjimi: The Information Communication Technology ministry's spokesperson. todayJuly 29, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Namcor Suspends Terminal Manager at Walvis Bay Oil Storage Facility The National Petroleum Corporation has suspended Ellis Egumbo, the Terminal Manager at the National Oil Storage Facility in Walvis Bay, effective 25 July.Namcor spokesperson, Paulo Coelho explains what led to the suspension. todayJuly 29, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Keetmanshoop Expo Raises N$238,000 in Pledges for 2024 Event The fundraising gala dinner for the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial, and Tourism Expo raised nearly N$238,000 in pledges. The 68th event, scheduled for 29 October to 01 November, will focus on "Tourism and Green Investment for Inclusive Economic Development." Patron Benedictus Diergaardt emphasized the expo's role in fostering partnerships and promoting sustainable tourism and green investments to drive economic growth and job creation in Namibia. todayJuly 29, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Eskom says its generation recovery plan continues to deliver efficiencies To South Africa, where Eskom says its generation recovery plan continues to deliver efficiencies, with an approximate reduction of over nine-billion-rand in open-cycle gas turbines diesel expenditure from 1 April to 25 July, compared to the same period last year. Eskom’s spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the power utility's strategic use of peaking stations, including pumped storage and gas turbines, remains key in managing electricity demand during peak times, particularly during […] todayJuly 29, 2024 7
insert_link World Barack And Michelle Endorse Kamala Harris Former US President, Barack Obama and his wife, the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, have given their official endorsement to Kamala Harris for President. Mitch McCann reports: todayJuly 29, 2024 20
