Isondo Precious Metals to Showcase South Africa’s Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024

South African fuel cell component manufacturer Isondo Precious Metals (https://apo-opa.co/3zTFN9E) will launch operations at its advanced manufacturing facility in Johannesburg this August, processing platinum group metals (PGMs) for use in the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and green hydrogen technologies. Vinay Somera, Isondo Precious Metals CEO, will speak at the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit (https://CriticalMineralsAfrica.com/) in Cape Town this November, discussing the pathway to first commercial operations at the facility and […]

July 26, 2024 15

Environment

Urban greening in Africa will help to build climate resilience – planners and governments need to work with nature

By Sintayehu W. Dejene, CGIAR System Organization and Razak Kiribou, Haramaya University Nature-based solutions are actions that use nature to solve environmental problems. Examples in cities would be setting up a wetland near a group of buildings to absorb floodwater, or building permeable pavements. The world’s developed countries have been implementing nature-based solutions since 2015 but Africa has fallen behind. We are part of […]

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Namibia

Investment Promotion and Development Board Advocates for Permanent Residency for Wealthy Foreigners to Boost Economic Growth

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has proposed that the government offer permanent residency to wealthy foreigners interested in purchasing Namibian retirement farms. NIPDB CEO, Nangula Uaandja made this request in a letter to the Executive Director of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Etienne Maritz, on July 16. The initiative, named the ‘Desert Visa Programme,’ aims to attract foreign investment and stimulate economic development by encouraging high-net-worth individuals […]

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Namibia

Khorixas Mayor Talks Youth Activities

The town of Khorixas recently held their Miss Khorixas event recently Mayor Patience !Hoaes expands on why this was an activity to keep the youth active and engaged in more constructive activities.

July 26, 2024 15

South Africa

Macpherson Orders Bi-Weekly Reports from Development Bank of Southern Africa

Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson, says he has instructed the Development Bank Of Southern Africa to supply bi-weekly reports, on the progress to restore Parliament's gutted National Assembly building. The minister conducted an oversight visit to the parliamentary grounds yesterday, where clearing and reconstruction are continuing, following a fire in 2022. About two-billion-rand has been made available for the project. Macpherson says he wants to ensure that […]

July 26, 2024 28

World

Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard prompting fears of widespread flooding

Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in southeastern China after barreling across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling rivers, flash floods and waterlogging in cities and provinces that were hit by torrential rain just several weeks ago. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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Health / Medical

South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression

By Mirriam Mkhize, University of Cape Town; Claire van der Westhuizen, University of Cape Town, and Katherine Sorsdahl, University of Cape Town In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing studies have primarily targeted older adolescents and those living with HIV. The age range of 10- to 14-year-olds […]

July 26, 2024 15

Oshiwambo

Ovakomesho mongudu yo SWANU vatalelapo omutwe woshilongo.

OmuPresident Dr. Nangolo Mbumba onghela okwali eya oku talelwapo kosheendo shewiliko longudu yo politika SWANU. Pefimbo tapopifa noku tambulako ovaenda omuPresident Mbumba, okwati omivelo dombelewa yaye oda yeulikila keshe umwe oo ena omawedelepo afimana no taalalakanene okutwala komesho exumokomesho loshilongo. Oshongalele osha kundafana kutya eshi oshilongo tashi lilongekidile omahoolo oupresident noilyo yeumbo lomutumba wopashiwana mu November neudu, oshili oshinakuwanifwa shovaleli aveshe veengudu do papolitika di udifeko ovalanduli vavo kombinga yefimano […]

July 26, 2024 23

Africa

Ethiopia Landslide Death Toll Reaches 257, Expected to Nearly Double

The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and may almost double, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs seen by Reuters. Heavy rains triggered the initial landslide in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night, followed by a second landslide on Monday that engulfed rescue workers. UNOCHA reports that the death toll could rise to up […]

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Month: July 2024