insert_link Namibia Namibia’s economy expands as President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet and policy plan take shape Namibia’s economy is on track for continued growth in 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Review from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). The report, released this month and authored by veteran economist Robin Sherbourne, forecasts a 3.8 percent rise in gross domestic product (GDP), driven by easing inflation, robust foreign reserves, and a cut in the central bank’s repo rate to 6.75 percent—its lowest level in over […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link APO International Teen Burn Survivor Can Wear Shoes for First Time After Life-Changing Surgery A 14-year-old boy can finally wear shoes for the first time in his life after safe surgery from international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) corrected severe burn injuries that left his foot fused to his ankle. Tera is from a fishing village on the outskirts of Manakara in southeast Madagascar. He was just one year old when he accidentally tipped over a pot of boiling water — a common hazard in […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business Expert Josef Sheehama on Beef Exports: Seizing Namibia’s Growth Opportunity Introduction: Namibia’s Unique Position in the Global Beef Market Namibia has long been a key player in the global beef export market, particularly to China, which has emerged as one of the largest importers of beef worldwide. Business expert and economist, Josef Sheehama, sees this as a significant opportunity for Namibia to further grow its beef exports and strengthen its position in the international market. The China Advantage: A Golden […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Omahoololo oku hoolola omu Pope mupe wongeleka ya Catholic otaa hovele mongula Ewiliko longeleka ya Catholic mounyuni mo Vatican ola yandja elombwelo kutya ota lika hovela noku hoolola oo ena okuninga omu Pope mupe wongeleka mo unyuni osho tashi hovele mongula mo 07 May. Eelopota odati omahoololo omupapa otaa ningwa konima yomivelo dapwatwa, osho tashiningilwa mo Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. Ehoololo oku hoolola omupapa mupe ola kwatelamo ovakufimbinga vefike 133, vadja moilyolongo ya yooloka younyuni, ovo tava ka hoolola meholeko oku pitila momalweefo […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukainhu opamwe no kanona kaye ova lyatwa kosheendifo noku xulifa Omukainhu opamwe no kanona kaye ova lyatwa kosheendifo noku xulifa. Shelikwatelela kolopota yo polifi ya pitifilwa oikundaneki oshondaxa , oyati oshiningwanima osha holoka moshondaxa 4 May 2025 lwopo 23h00, pefimbo omushingi wosheendifo omunamido 42 eli omulumenhu ali tashingi otuwa yoluvala li mbulau Toyota Hilux, elidenga momweendi wokolupadi oo ahangwa ahumbata okanona. Olopota oyati omukainhu okwa xulifila poshiningwanima, omanga okanona oko ali ahumbata koo ka kaxulifa lwanima koshipangelo shepangelo kOmuthiya omolwo […] today5 May, 2025
insert_link APO International African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson & the Deputy Executive Secretary (ES) of Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. @MAWareSO expressed their strong solidarity with the Government & people of South Sudan During a joint mission to the Republic of South Sudan, the Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali ,&the Deputy ES of IGAD, H.E. @MAWareSO expressed their strong solidarity with the Government&people of South Sudan. In a high-level meeting with H.E. President Salva Kiir&members of the cabinet, the Chairperson&the Deputy Executive Secretary, commended the ongoing efforts to implement the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan […] today5 May, 2025
insert_link APO International United Arab Emirates (UAE) Welcomes International Court of Justice (ICJ) Ruling Which Represents a Resounding Rejection of Baseless Sudanese Claims The United Arab Emirates has welcomed today’s decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to dismiss the case filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the UAE, citing a manifest lack of jurisdiction. With the Court's ruling, the case has been removed from its list, formally terminating the proceedings. This outcome reaffirms what has long been clear: the SAF’s case is unfounded and lacks any […] today5 May, 2025
insert_link APO International Shortage of essential medical supplies in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) jeopardizes the survival of the most vulnerable amidst a fragile peace process, warns International Rescue Committee (IRC) Over 72,000 people reached by the IRC’s humanitarian programming in eastern DRC are now at risk due to dwindling supplies and funding. Health facilities are overwhelmed, with many unable to provide basic services like nutrition, primary care, and reproductive health. Medical supplies are running low, leaving survivors of sexual violence and thousands of children without critical care. Stockouts of therapeutic milk have been reported in several health zones, compromising treatment […] today5 May, 2025
insert_link APO International United Arab Emirates (UAE) Strongly Condemns Targeting of Vital Civilian Facilities in Port Sudan and Kassala The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of vital civilian facilities and critical infrastructure in Port Sudan and Kassala, denouncing such acts as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering position in calling for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The […] today5 May, 2025