insert_link Business / Economics Josef Kefas Sheehama Asserts That Green Bonds Are Essential for Namibia’s Sustainable Future Business and Economics researcher, Josef Kefas Sheehama, recently highlighted the importance of Green Bonds as a crucial financial tool for promoting sustainability in Namibia. Sheehama echoed the sentiments of the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, who emphasized the need for private sector engagement in combating climate change. todayOctober 22, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama on Green Bonds In a recent discussion, Business and Economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama highlighted the importance of Green Bonds as a crucial financial tool for promoting sustainability in Namibia. Sheehama echoed the sentiments of the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, who emphasized the need for private sector engagement in combating climate change. Since 2005, many banks in Namibia have begun issuing Green Bonds to raise funds for sustainable initiatives. According to […] todayOctober 22, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Freedom Front Plus Warns ANC’s Embassy Move Could Impact Trade with Taiwan The Freedom Front Plus in S.A warns that the ANC’s decision to move Taiwan’s embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg could hurt South Africa’s 16-billion-rand trade relationship with Taiwan. They say this move, influenced by China, risks damaging trade and causing job losses. FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald argues it undermines South Africa’s independence and was done without consulting other partners in the government of national unity: todayOctober 22, 2024 10
insert_link Local Gibeon Set to Host Inaugural Trade Expo Gibeon, Hardap Region, Namibia – The Gibeon Village Council is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Gibeon Trade Expo, set to take place from 31 October to 02 November 2024 in Gibeon, Hardap Region. This landmark event aims to create viable opportunities to exhibit the best of Gibeon’s thriving agricultural business sectors while fostering economic growth and community engagement. The trade fair will bring together a wide array […] todayOctober 22, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Urgent Parliamentary Debate on National Water Crisis Amid Gauteng Shortage Concerns To South Africa, where the DA has requested an urgent debate in Parliament on the ongoing national water crisis. This follows a warning from Rand Water in Gauteng about possible shortages if municipalities do not implement the necessary recommendations. The party’s George Michalakis calls for oversight of the national water task team and related departments, stating that the Gauteng provincial government has not acted quickly enough: todayOctober 22, 2024 15
insert_link World Harris and Trump neck and neck in swing U.S states U.S Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are virtually neck and neck across the seven battleground states with just two weeks left of campaigning before the 2024 election - according to a new poll. A Washington Post-Schar School poll of more than 5,000 registered voters during the first half of October, found both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with 47 percent support among those who said […] todayOctober 22, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Mozambique Police Clash with Protesters Following Fatal Shootings of Opposition Figures On Monday, police in Mozambique fired teargas and live bullets at protesters in the capital, Maputo, who had gathered to demonstrate at the site where two opposition party figures were shot dead following a disputed election. CNBCAfrica reports that police officers used handguns while attempting to disperse the crowd. According to Adriano Nuvunga, director of Mozambique's Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, two journalists and a security guard were injured […] todayOctober 22, 2024 3
insert_link Africa M23 Rebel Group Expands Control in Eastern DRC with Capture of Kalembe The M23 rebel group has captured the town of Kalembe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, further extending its influence in the area, according to an official and a former lawmaker, as seen by Reuters. The Tutsi-led M23 has been conducting an insurgency in the conflict-ridden eastern region since 2022. Both Congo and the United Nations have accused neighboring Rwanda of providing support to the group through its own troops […] todayOctober 22, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Works to Restore VSAT Services After Satellite Outage Telecom has announced its efforts to restore full functionality to its VSAT fixed and mobile services following a satellite outage on October 19. The company is committed to quickly resuming services and has assured customers that regular updates will be provided during the restoration process. From Telecom: Nomvula Kambinda. todayOctober 22, 2024 25