insert_link Namibia Government unveils official portrait of President Nangolo Mbumba The official portrait of President Nangolo Mbumba is now available for display in public and private entities. His portrait will replace that of the late President Hage Geingob and will hang alongside the portrait of the Founding President, Sam Nujoma. Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Executive Director, Audrin Mathe explains. todayJuly 24, 2024 22
insert_link Health / Medical One person dies from AIDS-related illness every minute UNAIDS says the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030 if more is done to fund initiatives and protect human rights. In a new report released this week, the organisation says if world leaders stick to their commitments the public health threat can be ended. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. Meanwhile, new HIV infections are rising in three regions, namely the Middle East and […] todayJuly 24, 2024 16
insert_link Environment World records hottest day amid global heatwave While Namibians endure winter, the world experienced its hottest day, with parts of the Mediterranean facing extreme wildfire risks. Data from the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service shows that Sunday saw the highest average temperature on Earth, exceeding last year's record. Global temperatures have hit or gone beyond a critical climate threshold for 12 months, highlighting the challenge of limiting global warming to below 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Meanwhile, the […] todayJuly 24, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Afrobarometer survey shows democracy at risk A majority of Africans would support a military takeover if their elected leaders fail to act in their interests, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey. Bloomberg Africa reports that while two-thirds of respondents find military intervention undesirable as a regular form of governance, faith in democracy is waning across the continent amid growing corruption concerns. The survey reveals that despite a decline, 66% of Africans still prefer democracy over other […] todayJuly 24, 2024 15
insert_link APO International Hunger numbers stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: United Nations (UN) report Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published today by five United Nations specialized agencies. The annual report, launched this year in the context of the G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, warns that the world is […] todayJuly 24, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics O&L Group to prioritise local market and employee welfare Following the Olthaver & List Group's announcement to terminate its franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa by the end of June next year, O&L Executive Chairperson Sven Thieme said that the needs of employees will be a top priority during the transition period. Thieme said the company is shifting towards becoming a more customer-centric and Namibian market-oriented business. todayJuly 24, 2024 61
insert_link Business / Economics World Bank approves $138.5 million energy loan for NamPower Namibia has embarked on its first World Bank-financed energy project, a $138.5 million initiative to strengthen the reliability of its transmission network and integrate more renewable energy into the electricity system. The project will be implemented by NamPower, the national electricity utility, and represents a big step toward a greener and more sustainable future. "Namibia is uniquely positioned as a regional leader in the transition towards a greener future. The […] todayJuly 24, 2024 19
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the World Bank Hold a Mid-Term Review of the Regional Electricity Access Project The mid-term review meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Electricity Access Project (REAP), which opened today, Tuesday 23 July 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, is intended to take stock of the objectives achieved and the challenges encountered, assess the progress made since the project began in 2018, and identify the necessary adjustments to be made in order to achieve the said objectives. The meeting was attended […] todayJuly 24, 2024 7
insert_link APO International KAESO Energy Services to Present Workshop on Maintaining Well Integrity at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Angola – one of the biggest oil and gas producers in Africa – relies on innovative drilling solutions to sustain production above one million barrels per day. Well integrity is crucial to minimize losses and optimize output as the country incentivizes exploration across its onshore and offshore acreage. During the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) pre-conference technical program – taking place ahead of the main event on October 1 – oilfield services […] todayJuly 24, 2024 25
