insert_link APO International Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to boost responsible forest management in Ethiopia The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) (www.Africa.FSC.org) is launching the Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Ethiopia today at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa. The standard is poised to strengthen Ethiopia's forestry sector and provide access to niche global markets for certified forest products and increase the value of verified ecosystem services impact (Verified Impact) especially carbon, water, biodiversity, recreation, and culture. Download Document: https://apo-opa.co/49iy7vx Verified Impact (formerly Ecosystem Services Claims) […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link World Trump Appoints Kash Patel to FBI US Lawmakers from both parties have questioned the political neutrality of Donald Trump's pick for FBI Director Kash Patel. The President-elect has also nominated personal family connections for posts related to US foreign-policy. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Chair Responds to Opposition’s Legal Challenge Plans Electoral Commission board chairperson Elsie Nghikembua addressed the opposition's concerns on Sunday, stating that the commission will respond to the pushback from opposition parties at the appropriate time. This came after Independent Patriots for Change president Panduleni Itula announced the party's intention to pursue legal action regarding the outcome of the 2024 elections, regardless of IPC's victory. Here's UDF's Mabasen /Narib: today2 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Chad Terminates Military Cooperation With France The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamWater Appoints New Monitoring Consultant for Water Supply Plan The Namibia Water Corporation has selected GKW Consult GmBh and Burmeister and Partners, in a joint venture, as the monitoring consultant for its water sector supply plan. The initiative is being funded by the KfW.NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Local Get Lost in Daydreams – The Reverie Opens Today Gondwana Collection Namibia introduces a brand-new exclusive retreat overlooking one of Namibia's most captivating landscapes: the Reverie Kalahari Pod. Where luxury meets sustainability, the Reverie Kalahari Pod blends into the surroundings, leaving only footprints of elegance. As part of Gondwana's Secret Collection, this sanctuary for romance, solitude, and soul-soothing tranquillity offers an all-inclusive experience tailored for two. Step into a world where time slows down, and nature becomes your […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link Local Integration of Gender in Preparation of NDCs and LT-LEDS in East and Southern African Countries Windhoek, Namibia — November 29, 2024 – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Collaboration Centre for East and Southern Africa, in partnership with UN Women and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) held a three-day workshop focused on integrating gender considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link Local 2024 Agra Annual General Meeting 29.11.2024 The Agra Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Friday, 29 November 2024, at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring. The meeting was attended by Agra shareholders, the Agra Board of Directors, and Management. Mr. Ryno van der Merwe, Chairman of the Board, commended the past year as the third-best financial performance in Agra's history. He acknowledged the challenges faced, noting that the severe drought forced many farmers to sell their […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics In S.A, Financial Stability Review Highlights Growing Strain on Households S.A's Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Review reveals growing financial stress among households and small-to-medium enterprises. High interest rates, ageing global conflicts, infrastructure failures, and South Africa's graylist status contribute to the strain. Reserve Bank’s head of financial stability department Nicola Brink, says non-performing loans surged from 257-billion-rand in March 2023 to 304-billion-rand in July 2024: today2 December, 2024
