Namibia exports N$139 million in horticultural products

Namibia exports N$139 million in horticultural products

The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Agriculture and Fishing Statistical Bulletin during the second quarter of 2024. Namibia exported horticultural products valued at N$ 139.1 million. This, according to NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo, is lower when compared to N$ 167.8 million that was exported in the same quarter of 2023.

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Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia warns public about Global Green Network

The Bank of Namibia has warned the public about Global Green Network after finding that it broke the Banking Institutions Act, of 1998. The investigation showed that the company was involved in illegal financial activities. As a result, the Bank advises people to stop dealing with Global Green Network immediately. BoN’s Strategic Communications Practitioner, Josefina Oskar.

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Science & Technology

Instagram introduces new rules for teens

Social media platform, Instagram, will automatically make teenagers' accounts private and give parents more control, under revamped rules. It's the company's most significant move yet to manage how minors use Instagram as the U.S. Congress seeks to impose regulations on the industry. Kate Fisher reports.

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Business / Economics

August 2024 sees 15% reduction in vehicle sales

Vehicle sales dropped to 995 units in August, down from 1,172 in July 2024 and 1,101 in August 2023, reflecting declines of 15.1% month-on-month and 9.6% year-on-year. The decrease affected both passenger and commercial vehicles. Here's Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde.

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Namibia

NamPol investigates child deaths in Katima Mulilo

Namibian police are investigating the deaths of four children, aged three to six, who were found inside an old, unused freezer in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region. The children are believed to have been accidentally trapped while playing, leading to their suffocation. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.

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APO International

Technical Expert Meeting on the Digital Market Study: Review of the Draft Country Reports

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) convened a technical review meeting on the digital market study in all ECOWAS Member States for a better understanding of the dynamics of this rapidly growing sector from 09 – 13th September 2024 in Freetown, Republic of Sierra Leone. In line with its mandate to keep under review commercial activities in the ECOWAS Market with a view to regulating practices which may distort the […]

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APO International

Uganda: Government urged on lasting solution for disasters

Parliament has implored government to find lasting solutions to recurrent disasters, citing River Nyamwamba in Kasese District which is said to flood at least three times a year. Legislators said it was unbecoming that every year the country experiences devastating effects of floods which could be averted. “It has become common that every month of May, June and October, River Nyamwamba bursts its banks and leaves very many people dead […]

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APO International

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024 to be conducted under the patronage of Tanzania President on 29th and 30th of October 2024

The 11th Edition of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The First Ladies of Africa to be the Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers at the 11th Edition of Merck Foundation’s Annual Conference; More […]

September 18, 2024 9

World

The State of Palestine demands UN resolution to end Israeli occupation

he State of Palestine has presented a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly, demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within one year. The Palestinian Ambassador, speaking to the Assembly on Tuesday, emphasized the need to address Israel's impunity. On Wednesday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the resolution, which calls for Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories within 12 months. […]

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