insert_link Business / Economics Christy Kotze Appointed as Country Manager for Business Partners International Namibia Business Partners International Namibia has appointed Christy Kotze as its new Country Manager, effective June 1st report The Brief. Kotze, who has 19 years of experience in Namibia's banking sector, previously worked at Bank Windhoek Ltd. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and has completed a Management Development Programme. His focus at BPI Namibia will be on increasing awareness of the company's offerings to SMEs, growing the client base, […] todayAugust 20, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa EFF leader Julius Malema has hit back at Floyd Shivambu’s decision to leave the party EFF leader, Julius Malema has hit back at Floyd Shivambu's decision to leave the party, saying he would not beg anyone to stay. He addressed the party's Gauteng Provincial Ground Forces Forum in Soweto yesterday evening. He was speaking for the first time since Shivambu's shock exit as deputy president to join former president Jacob Zuma's MK Party last week. Malema says those who want to leave the EFF, must […] todayAugust 20, 2024 27
insert_link APO International African oil frontiers: Building a strong platform (By Kadijah Amoah) By Kadijah Amoah, CEO, Pecan Energies Ghana There are massive opportunities in emerging African oil territories. As the industry establishes itself, new energy businesses are laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term relationships that unlock prosperity for their host nations, writes Pecan Energies Ghana CEO Kadijah Amoah. With more African countries emerging as significant energy frontiers, and new discoveries in places like Namibia heralding the establishment of greenfields industries that could really […] todayAugust 20, 2024 14
insert_link APO International International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)-CGIAR Team Visits Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Pledges Support to the FEED SALONE Initiative Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Simeon K. Ehui, who also serves as the Regional Director for CGIAR Africa, has led a delegation of senior members from the institute in a courtesy visit to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio in Freetown. Dr Ehui expressed the team’s gratitude to President Bio, emphasising that the day marked a significant moment in their shared journey towards […] todayAugust 20, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Ambassador Zhao Weiping Meets with Namibian First Lady Sustjie On August 13, 2024, Ambassador Zhao Weiping paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mrs. Sustjie Mbumba, First Lady of Namibia. Amb. Zhao expressed appreciation to Sustjie for her long-term commitment to promoting China-Namibia friendship and thanked her for her strong support in the recent "China and Africa: Children Hand in Hand " event hosted by China. Sustjie said that the deep friendship between China and Namibia has a long history, and the cause of China-Namibia friendship […] todayAugust 20, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Breaks Ground On $12 Billion Petroleum Hub Project In a significant move poised to reshape Ghana's energy landscape, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the first phase of the ambitious Petroleum Hub Project. The ceremony, held on August 19, 2024, in Nawule, Jomoro, Western Region, marks the commencement of a transformative journey aimed at creating a modern, diversified, and financially sustainable energy economy for the country. The Petroleum Hub Project, which carries an estimated total […] todayAugust 20, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Democratic Republic of Congo Hosts 14th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) The DRC will be this year’s host to the longest-running Internet development conference in Africa. From 20-24 August 2024, AfPIF will bring together infrastructure, service, and content providers to identify ways to improve network interconnection, lower the cost of connectivity, and increase the number of Internet users in the region. The event, which takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Kinshasa, will provide participants with global and regional insights to maximize […] todayAugust 20, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Exploring Namibia’s Nuclear Energy Potential: Insights from Independent Researcher Josef K. Sheehama In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, Namibia faces unique opportunities and challenges as it contemplates the possibility of nuclear-powered electricity generation. We sat down with Josef K. Sheehama, an independent business and economics researcher, to discuss the prospects of harnessing nuclear energy in Namibia, the strategic considerations, and the potential socio-economic impacts. Sheehama, who has contributed extensively to discussions on economic policy and development, shared his insights on the path […] todayAugust 20, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia’s Nuclear Energy Prospects Can Produce Many Jobs Says Expert Josef K. Sheehama Namibia is exploring the potential of nuclear energy as part of its evolving energy strategy. Independent business and economics researcher Josef K. Sheehama discussed the opportunities and challenges of nuclear power in Namibia, highlighting its potential for energy independence and job creation. Sheehama, known for his contributions to economic policy discussions, shared his views on the strategic and socio-economic implications of adopting nuclear energy. todayAugust 20, 2024 10
