Namibia SME’s empowered through training initiatives By: Maria Namupala The Ongwediva Town Council through the Local Economic Development and Tourism Division has taken the initiative to empower the business community by offering them free bookkeeping and marketing courses. The two day training session which started today will end tomorrow at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre. The town council spokesperson Ottilie Shingenge said the training is intended for upcoming businesspeople as well as for Small and Medium […] today5 February, 2025
Namibia Nigeria calls for stronger bilateral relations with Namibia By: Hertha Ekandjo Nigeria is looking to strengthen bilateral relations with Namibia particularly in the areas of agriculture, oil and gas, fisheries, investment and banking. Nigerian ambassador, Bolaji Akinremi, revealed this earlier today during a meeting with the Ministry of International Relations, in Windhoek. Akinremi is accompanied by a delegation of senior Nigerian officials who are attending the fifth session of the Namibia-Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation meeting. […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trustco forms committee for delisting plans Trustco Group Holdings Limited has announced the establishment of an independent committee to manage its proposed de-listing from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Namibian Stock Exchange, and the OTCQX Market in the United States. This move aligns with the company’s plans to pursue a direct listing on the Nasdaq stock market. Quinton Van Rooyen Junior, Trustco’s Deputy CEO, explained that the formation of this committee is in accordance with […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oil, trade, and tourism top agenda at Namibia-Nigeria talks Namibia is set to host the Fifth Session of the Namibia–Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation in Windhoek from today until 7 February 2025. The high-level meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the sectors of health, education, agriculture, oil, and gas. Namibia previously called for the revival of the joint commission to cement collaboration in areas of mutual interest. Speaking ahead of the […] today5 February, 2025
Business / Economics Namibia’s trade deficit declines from N$5.5 billion to N$119 million https://youtu.be/DGlymhgqRro By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says the country’s trade deficit has declined from N$ 5.5 billion in December 2024 to N$119 million in January 2025. These figures are contained in the International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin for December 2024, released today. today5 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In South Africa: DA Gauteng Calls for Criminal Charges Against Nine Infrastructure Officials In South Africa, the DA in Gauteng is calling for criminal charges to be instituted against nine Department of Infrastructure officials. The officials have been fingered in the Anglo-Ashanti Hospital scandal. In 2022, the provincial government sanctioned the expenditure of 588-million-rand to upgrade the Anglo Gold Ashanti Hospital in the West Rand. However a year after the multimillion-rand refurbishment, the mining company cancelled the lease for the government to use […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Explores Trade Agreements for Economic Growth Namibia is actively pursuing economic diversification through trade agreements like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and Economic Partnership Agreements. A research project by the Economic & Social Justice Trust is assessing how these agreements can drive industrialization and attract investment while addressing challenges such as infrastructure gaps, regulatory hurdles, and skills shortages. The Turst says initial findings highlight growth potential in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and agro-processing. However, strengthening […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link World Palestinian UN ambassador says the Gaza Strip is “our home” The Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour has responded to US President Donald Trump's assertion that the US would take over the Gaza Strip and that Palestinians will be resettled elsewhere. Speaking in New York shortly after the claim was made by Trump, Mansour said the Gaza strip is the home of the Palestinian people and leaders should respect that. today5 February, 2025
insert_link APO International Cybersecurity threats are mounting, but it’s Gen Zs and Alphas who are introducing risks – not “older folks” By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy&Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com) With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generations have to digital safety is an important component of effective security cultures. Even though younger generations grew up in a hyperconnected world, their overconfidence and lax approach to cybersecurity precautions are potentially putting organisations at great risk. According to a 2022-survey […] today5 February, 2025