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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: December 2024

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Business / Economics

Economic Growth Slows As Inflation Declines According To BoN

Josefina Oskar from the Bank of Namibia reported that the economy grew by 2.8% in Q3 of this year, slower than the 3.1% in the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to weaker agriculture and mining sectors, while manufacturing and construction saw growth. Inflation eased to 4.1%, with the headline rate dropping to 3.0% in October and November.  

todayDecember 18, 2024 19

Namibia

Minister Agnes Tjongarero Scammed of over 700 thousand

  The Sport, Youth, and National Service minister Agnes Tjongarero revealed she was defrauded of N$711,200 in personal savings, calling for a return to the practice of hiding money under mattresses. Her personal assistant, Jennifer Gomuses, was also scammed out of N$18,500. Tjongarero joins a growing list of government officials targeted by fraudsters in recent years. Previous victims include Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Minister Frans Kapofi. The police have […]

todayDecember 18, 2024 18

South Africa

De Lille Slams Tourism Fund Delays in South Africa

  In South Afrca...The DA welcomes Tourism minister Patricia de Lille’s criticism of the Tourism Equity Fund’s slow pace in supporting small, medium, and micro-enterprises in the tourism sector. Since November last year, only 20 applications from businesses have been approved under the fund, amounting to 301-million-rand. The DA’s, Haseena Ismail, says the fund must prioritise supporting SMMEs with the potential to create and sustain jobs: Meanwhile, the eThekwini municipality's […]

todayDecember 18, 2024 11

African Development Bank Group Announces Plan to Build a State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Abidjan

APO International

African Development Bank Group Announces Plan to Build a State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Abidjan

 The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Boards of Directors have approved yesterday the proposal by the Bank’s Management to construct a modern, state-of-the-art building to host its headquarters in Côte d’Ivoire’s commercial capital, Abidjan. The executive directors unanimously approved the proposal, stating it was important for the Bank to maintain its strong presence in Abidjan and to invest in a work environment that supports the well-being of its staff. The […]

todayDecember 17, 2024 4

African Development Bank Group Announces Plan to Build a State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Abidjan

APO International

African Development Bank Group Announces Plan to Build a State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Abidjan

 The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Boards of Directors have approved yesterday the proposal by the Bank’s Management to construct a modern, state-of-the-art building to host its headquarters in Côte d’Ivoire’s commercial capital, Abidjan. The executive directors unanimously approved the proposal, stating it was important for the Bank to maintain its strong presence in Abidjan and to invest in a work environment that supports the well-being of its staff. The […]

todayDecember 17, 2024 6

Namibia

Cuba bestows highest national honour on President Mbumba

The highest decoration awarded by the Cuban State to nationals and foreigners, the José Martí Order, was presented yesterday by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, who is on an official visit to the island. The Cuban President presented the award during a […]

todayDecember 17, 2024 7

Business / Economics

Green Hydrogen programme attracts N$3.6 billion in investment

The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme has taken a significant leap from concept to implementation, securing N$3.6 billion in investments. Of this, N$1.6 billion has already been injected into the economy, signaling promising growth prospects for the nation. Speaking on the progress, spokesperson Jona Musheko highlighted the programme's commitment to local empowerment and skills development. He noted that “High Iron Oshivela has installed 42,000 solar panels, with the work being carried […]

todayDecember 17, 2024 17

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