insert_link Business / Economics 5 November 2024 Morning Biz News Update: Key Financial Developments In the past year, Namibia has witnessed a significant increase in credit extension, with a total of N$3.37 billion issued—almost double the amount from the previous year. According to The Brief, individuals accounted for N$1.90 billion of this credit, while corporations took up N$1.47 billion. Private sector credit has shown positive growth, rising by 0.6% month-over-month and reaching an annual growth rate of 3.0% by September 2024. Meanwhile, the South […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Roads Authority Graduation Ceremony Supports SMEs in Tender Processes The Roads Authority hosted a five-day graduation ceremony in Windhoek aimed at empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises with insights into tender processes. Spokesperson Hileni Fillemon provided further details on the initiative. today5 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia NAMDIA Launches Global Client Registration Campaign for Local Rough Diamonds NAMDIA has unveiled its New Client Registration campaign, which will run through January 31, 2025. The campaign is part of NAMDIA’s dedication to transparency and international growth, providing potential clients with an easy registration process on its website. NamDIA Chief Executive, Alisa Amupolo : today5 November, 2024
insert_link World US election final day of campaigning It's the final day of campaigning for the two hopefuls in the US presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.They're targeting swing states that could give them the best chance of winning the White House. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today5 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump & Harris barnstorm swing states The US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are blitzing the key battleground states on the final day of campaigning. Trump is spending the day in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan. The former president is asking people to get out to vote as soon as possible. Harris, meanwhile, is hitting multiple locations in Pennsylvania. today5 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia IOL Completes NCHE Audit and Launches Academic Advisory Board The Institute for Open Learning celebrated significant milestone with the successful completion of its Institutional Audit Improvement Process, as endorsed by the National Council for Higher Education. This approval highlights IOL’s dedication to high standards in open and distance learning. In line with NCHE recommendations, the institution has also established an Academic Advisory Board to further enhance its quality assurance practices. today5 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa South African Police arrested over 13-thousand in Operation Shanela in the past week The South African Police Service arrested 13-thousand-and-20 suspects in Operation Shanela in the past week. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the arrests include two-thousand-and-52 for serious crimes, 140 for murder, 99 firearms were seized and one-thousand-180 rounds of ammunition confiscated. She emphasised the police's commitment to continue these efforts to combat crime effectively: today5 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Arts Council Allocates over half a million to Support 24 Innovative Creative Projects The National Arts Council has revealed the Cycle 3 grant allocation of N$673,552, aimed at supporting 24 innovative creative projects. This funding underscores NACN’s dedication to fostering an inclusive arts ecosystem that enriches Namibia's cultural landscape. The organization's Greta Gaspar: today5 November, 2024
insert_link BBC Who is Kenya's new deputy president? Kithure Kindiki has been sworn in as Kenya's new deputy president, after senators ousted Rigathi Gachagua in a dramatic series of impeachment votes a fortnight ago.A legal attempt by Gachagua to delay the swearing-in ceremony failed on Thursday.Kindiki, a 52-year-old former law professor, has been serving as President William Ruto’s interior minister for the last two years.The president hopes that Kindiki's accession will put to an end a febrile chapter […] today5 November, 2024
