Digital Retail Africa 2025: Shaping the Future of Retail

The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 (http://apo-opa.co/3APHC8u) is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Taking place on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore strategies for thriving in the fast-evolving retail landscape. Navigating a Disruptive Retail Environment With global players such as Amazon, […]

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni on Influencers and Elections

Nov 20, 2024, 8:45 AM In an age where digital platforms dominate, influencers and content creators are emerging as critical players in shaping political discourse, especially among younger voters. Digital expert Nrupesh Soni recently shared his insights into this growing phenomenon, particularly its impact on elections in Namibia. Soni highlighted a notable shift in how young people consume information. "The way information is consumed currently by most of the youth […]

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Nam Elections 2024

Mbumba Endorses Nandi-Ndaitwah as the Most Prepared Leader for Peace and Stability

President Nangolo Mbumba urged all eligible voters to vote for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah because she is the most prepared, capable and tested leader to continue maintaining peace and stability in the country and the SADC at large. Mbumba made the remarks during the Swapo part rally at Olukonda in the Oshikoto Region Tuesday.

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Namibia

LAC Launches Paralegal Training for San Communities in Omaheke Region

The Legal Assistance Centre , supported by the European Union, has launched a five-day paralegal training programme aimed at empowering San communities in the country. It has kicked off in Omaheke's Gobabis and Vergenoeg, the initiative seeks to enhance legal capacity and promote community safety. Focused on community policing strategies, the training will draw from the successful experiences of the Vergenoeg San community, strengthening access to justice for marginalized […]

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South Africa

Parliament’s Scopa to Call Defence Minister Over Audit Concerns

Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts has resolved to call minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to respond to issues emanating from the department’s 2023/2024 financial year audit outcomes. The Auditor-General briefed Scopa on the department's audit outcomes and Denel's. Scopa chairperson, Songezo Zibi, says of concern is a string of material irregularities in which senior officials failed to hold those responsible accountable either for maladministration, misconduct, or […]

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World

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai stands trial

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is pleading not guilty to breaching the Beijing imposed national security law in a Hong Kong court. The 76-year-old founder of the now-closed tabloid Apple Daily is accused of colluding with foreign forces, a charge that could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Local

Bank Windhoek scoops second place at ICAP’s Battle of the Banks Africa Competition

On Saturday, 16 November 2024, Bank Windhoek secured second place at the Battle of the Banks competition hosted by ICAP Training Solutions South Africa. Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, said this achievement underscores the exceptional talent within Bank Windhoek. “It highlights the value of investing in initiatives that build local expertise while strengthening our competitive edge in the banking sector. This achievement reflects more than just recognition for […]

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Local

NAMIBIA MAINTAINS TOP SPOT OF BEST QUALITY ROADS IN AFRICA

Windhoek, Namibia – The Roads Authority (RA) proudly announces that, according to a survey conducted by Statista, Namibia has the best quality road infrastructure in Africa for 2024. The country achieved an index rating of 5.57 on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest), surpassing Egypt (5.53) and Benin (5.00), which ranked second and third, respectively. This prestigious accolade reaffirms the Government of the Republic of Namibia’s ongoing commitment […]

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Oshiwambo

Omahoololo mo Somaliland afindanwapo kongudu yomilameno

Omuwiliki wongudu yomilameno moshilongo Somaliland oye afindanapo omahoololo. Eelopota doikundaneki odati Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, eli omuwiliki wongudu yakala yomilameno moshilongo oye ahoololwa onga omupresident woshipambu shoshilongo osho sha pambukile koshilongo Somalia momido daka dilongela. Abdullahi –oo eshiivike nedina Irro wongudu yo Waddani Party, otaku lopotwa afindana nee 64% noku dengamo omukondjifi waye oo akala omupresident woshilongo osho Muse Bihi Abdi, wongudu yakala yomangeli yo Kulmiye Party. Omahoololo moshilongo osho okwa […]

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