Month: March 2025

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Ashwin Trikamjee

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Ashwin Trikamjee

 President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Ashwin Trikamjee, President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and Chairperson of the National Religious Leaders Forum. The President offers his condolences to the family, friends and associates of this outstanding icon of service to our nation who has passed on at the age of 80. Mr Trikamjee was an attorney who served as president of the then […]

today20 March, 2025

Namibia

Walvis Bay woman reported missing at independence beach

By: Adolf Kaure The Erongo Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating 32-year-old Walvis Bay resident, Martha Hamalwa. According to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, Hamalwa was last seen around midnight last Saturday at Independence Beach Bar and Restaurant, where she had arrived with a group of friends. “She allegedly left the venue shortly after arriving but did not return to the bar or go home,” Shomongula stated. […]

today20 March, 2025

African Development Bank Mulls $500 Million Facility to Mobilize Financing for Smallholder Farmers

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African Development Bank Mulls $500 Million Facility to Mobilize Financing for Smallholder Farmers

 African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a $500 million facility designed to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and small agribusiness enterprises across Africa.  Speaking at the High-Level Conference on Scaling Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Nairobi, Adesina revealed that Bank management is currently consulting with its Board of Directors on establishing this groundbreaking facility.  The facility will deploy multiple […]

today20 March, 2025

Namibia

22 foreign dignitaries to attend Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration

https://youtu.be/15lj36JPxeQ   By: Josia Shigwedha   Namibia is expecting 22 foreign dignitaries, including 10 heads of state to attend the incoming President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's inauguration in Windhoek on Friday. Nandi-Ndaitwah will be inaugurated as Namibia's first female president and will be the fifth head of state in 35 years. Information minister Emma Theofelus has confirmed that 10 sitting heads of state, former presidents, vice presidents, and prime ministers will attend […]

today20 March, 2025

Namibia

Walvis Bay municipality urges residents to take precautions amid heavy rainfall

By: Adolf Kaure The Walvis Bay Municipality has urged residents to take safety precautions following heavy rainfall over the past two days. The Namibia Meteorological Service has warned that the persistent rain may lead to flash floods. In a statement released on Wednesday, the acting manager for public relations and customer service, Anita Kaihiva, advised residents that water accumulation in certain areas could create hazardous conditions for drivers, pedestrians, and […]

today20 March, 2025

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Investments Drive African Mining Growth

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Investments Drive African Mining Growth

 Ambrosia Enters Malian Market  In February 2025, investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding acquired a 50% stake in Canadian firm Allied Gold’s mining projects in Ethiopia and Mali. As part of the deal, Ambrosia will inject $375 million in working capital to accelerate project development, boosting Ethiopia and Mali’s gold output by 290,000 ounces per annum by mid-2026 and 400,000 ounces per annum by 2028, respectively. Additionally, Ambrosia plans to deploy […]

today20 March, 2025

Egypt: President El-Sisi Visits Sayyida Nafisa Mosque

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Egypt: President El-Sisi Visits Sayyida Nafisa Mosque

 Today at dawn, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque to inaugurate the renovation work. Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed El-Tayyeb, Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Usama Al-Azhari,Governor of Cairo, Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Dr. Mohamed Al-Duwaini, Grand Mufti of the Republic Dr.Nazir Ayad and Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority and Major General Ahmed El-Azazi were present. Spokesman […]

today20 March, 2025