insert_link Sport Emerging talents primed for Paris but Olympic boxing on the ropes Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather and Lennox Lewis are among the boxing greats who have cut their teeth at the Olympics, with a new generation of fighters eager to follow in their footsteps in Paris. But there are serious questions over whether the sport will even remain on the Olympic programme. Boxing made its debut at the modern Olympics in 1904 and has been contested at every Summer Games […] todayJuly 25, 2024 6
insert_link Africa Millions will go hungry in Africa this decade according to the UN The United Nations warns that if current trends continue nearly 300 million people in Africa will be chronically undernourished at the end of the decade. In its annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report released on Wednesday the world body says around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023 with one in five being from Africa. Maximo Torero, the Chief Economist from the Food and Agriculture […] todayJuly 25, 2024 8
insert_link World Netanyahu’s US trip met with protests Protestors in the United States have declared a "day of rage" in response to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. They're demonstrating in Washington DC to condemn the visit. Caroline Malone was there. todayJuly 25, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Statistics Agency Announces 2025/26 Household Income & Expenditure Survey The Namibia Statistics Agency has announced that it will conduct the 2025/26 Household Income & Expenditure Survey. This year-long survey aims to account for seasonal variations and will begin with a Pilot Survey from 30 September to 18 October this year. The main fieldwork for the NHIES will take place from 17 March 2025 to the same date in 2026. Iipumbu Sakaria: Manager: Corporate Communications at the Agency. todayJuly 25, 2024 30
insert_link Health / Medical Top Cancers Highlighted as Bank Windhoek’s Cancer Apple Project Marks 24 Years Breast, cervical and prostate cncer form part of the top 3 locally as Bank Windhoek’s Cancer Apple Project marks its 24th anniversary. This year’s theme inspired by the brand campaign is called ‘Is it possible to impact a life’. Here's Rolf Hansen Chief Executive of the Cancer Association of Namibia. todayJuly 25, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics 25 July 2024 Morning Biz News: NamWater and Husab Mine’s N$3 Billion Desalination Project Nears Financial Closure; Shein Expands with Johannesburg Pop-Up; Eni Sells Nigerian Oil Unit to Oando; Currency and Commodity Markets Update NamWater and Husab Mine Set for Major Coastal Desalination Project NamWater and Husab Mine are poised to achieve financial closure for their ambitious N$3 billion coastal desalination project by year-end, according to The Brief. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia confirmed that Husab Mine will cover the construction costs, sparing NamWater the task of independently securing the full N$2.5 to N$3 billion required for the project. Shein Expands with New Pop-Up Store […] todayJuly 25, 2024 24
insert_link Sport Blitzboks need loads of luck to stay in Olympics after two losses When it mattered, the Springbok Sevens simply weren’t good enough. That’s the verdict after day one at the Paris Olympics, where the Blitzboks crashed to a 17-5 defeat to add to their narrow 10-5 loss against Ireland, leaving them with an uphill climb, and needing plenty of luck to make the playoffs of the tournament. Because after those two losses the Blitzboks need to beat Japan in their final […] todayJuly 25, 2024 5
insert_link World Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addresses US Congress Israel's Prime Minister has called on American lawmakers to supply more weapons for the war in Gaza, vowing his country will defeat Hamas. Addressing Congress on Wednesday, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will fight until all hostages taken on October 7 and still being held in the strip are released. As he spoke, thousands of protestors gathered in Washington DC to condemn his visit, and dozens of Democrats boycotted his address. […] todayJuly 25, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Namibian Leaders Honored at African Leadership Awards Erongo Governor, Neville Andre Itope detailed his experience of being honored with the Best African Governor award last week by the African Leadership Magazine in London, United Kingdom. The magazine, a Pan-African media platform established in 2010, showcases African affairs to a global audience. The awards aim to recognize outstanding business leaders, policymakers, and organizations for their significant contributions to Africa's socio-economic development. At the same event, Namibia’s Minister […] todayJuly 25, 2024 24
