insert_link APO International The Sahel Can Revolutionize Renewable Energy Access and Affordability Up to the Last Mile (By Reshmi Theckethil) By Reshmi Theckethil, Lead Portfolio, Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction, Energy, and Resilience | Sahel Resilience Project Manager, UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (www.UNDP.org). Imagine a Sahel region where every household, school, and hospital has access to clean, affordable energy—where renewable power not only serves homes but also drives economic transformation. Given the region’s rich solar, wind, and hydro resources, this vision is achievable. With one of […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link APO International The African Union (AU) Rolls Out the MOVE AFRICA Project to Promote Fair and Balanced Discourse on Migration, Labor Mobility, and Free Movement in Africa Migration in Africa is often portrayed through a crisis-centric lens, overshadowing its significant contributions to economic resilience, innovation, and cultural diversity. It is against this background that The African Union Information and Communication Directorate (AU ICD) in partnership with the African Union Liaison Office of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmBH (GIZ AU) joined forces to launch the MOVE AFRICA communications project with the objective to shift public perception by […] today31 January, 2025
Namibia Namibia’s 2023 Labour Force Survey highlights unemployment challenges and income disparities Helena Mboti and Cheryl Emvula * Only 46.2% of the working-age population (1.88 million people) are active in the labour market, with a notable gender disparity of 51.1% of men versus 41.9% of women. • Using the 2023 definition, the unemployment rate is 36.9% but would rise to 54.8% under the broader 2018 definition, indicating significant underemployment and discouraged workers. * According to the survey, 41.9% of youth (15-24 years) […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link APO International President Ramkalawan Welcomes European Bodybuilding Champion Wallace Dorasamy President Wavel Ramkalawan welcomed European bodybuilding champion Wallace Dorasamy to State House this morning, celebrating his outstanding victory at the National Physique Committee (NPC)/International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) European Championships last year 2024. Dorasamy, who secured gold in the middleweight category, shared his inspiring journey with the President, highlighting the discipline, consistency, and mental resilience required to achieve excellence in the sport. He also expressed deep gratitude to […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Africans struggle with interethnic trust but embrace coexistence, new Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile shows Most Africans embrace coexistence even if they struggle with interethnic trust, the latest Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) Pan-Africa Profile (http://apo-opa.co/4gl1zTi) shows. Based on data from 33 African countries surveyed in 2021/2023, the new report shows that most citizens have no objection to living next door to people from different ethnic backgrounds and are open to interethnic marriages within their own families. However, many express low levels of trust in people from other ethnic […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Prison officers receive agricultural training from United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to boost food security in Raja County As an economic crisis grips the country and the impact of extraordinary flooding lingers, communities across South Sudan are suffering from a lack of food and other essential goods as well as skyrocketing prices for what little is available. Among the hardest hit are inmates serving time in prisons across South Sudan. To help the National Prisons Service overcome this challenge, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Resignation of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mr. Danny Lucas The Office of the President has today announced the resignation of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mr. Danny Lucas. His resignation letter was formally presented and accepted this afternoon by the President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan. Mr. Lucas has served the nation with dedication, professionalism, and integrity. Appointed as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission in April 2019, he played a pivotal role in strengthening the democratic process. […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Mission 300: Significant new donor pledges in support of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa announced on margins of the Africa Energy Summit Denmark, the United Kingdom, Spain and France have unveiled new or additional contributions to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, demonstrating strong support for the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)-managed fund as it expands energy access across Africa, including through the Mission 300 partnership. Another new donor – Japan –joined in December 2024 with a $5 million contribution under AGIA (https://apo-opa.co/3Eju6LT). SEFA is a multi-donor Special Fund that provides catalytic finance […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Strong finish for vehicle sales in December 2024 December 2024 wrapped up on a positive note for Namibia’s automotive sector, with local vehicle sales reaching 1,100 units. This represents an impressive 30.8% year-on-year increase from the 841 vehicles sold in December 2023. The market also demonstrated stability, with a slight 0.6% month-on-month rise from November 2024, showing consistent demand despite the seasonal fluctuations typically seen at year-end. Simonis and Storm economist Almandro Jansen provides further insight into […] today31 January, 2025
