insert_link Namibia Namibia Institute of Pathology invests in specialist training Namibia Institute of Pathology (Photo: NIP) The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has supported more than 200 students through internships and graduate programmes since 2021, investing over N$3 million in their development. NIP has also partnered with the University of Namibia (UNAM), Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), and the MTC National Internship Programme to strengthen specialist training in the country. NIP Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, Niita […] today17 September, 2025
APO International KCB and Afreximbank in Joint Funding Deal to Operationalize Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) KCB Group and pan-African multilateral development bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at providing financial and trade facilitation support to investors operating in the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County. Under the agreement, Afreximbank and KCB Group will provide initial funding amounting to US$ 500 million and US$ 300 million, respectively towards the initiative. The announcement was made during […] today17 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Inflation Drops to 3.2% in August Simonis Storm office, Windhoek The annual inflation eased to 3.2% in August, compared to 4.4% in the same month last year and 3.5% in July. The August figure is the lowest recorded so far in 2025. The main contributor to inflation was food and non-alcoholic beverages. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen said the slowdown reflects easing price pressures but cautioned that household budgets remain under strain. today17 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Kavango East unemployment reaches 52% Statistics (Photo: Cirrus Capital) The unemployment rate in Kavango East has increased to 52% in 2023, up from 48% in 2011, according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). According to the Namibia Press Agency, youth unemployment in the region remains high at 60.4%. Ndiyona Constituency recorded the highest unemployment rates, with 65% overall and 73% among young people. The Namibia Press Agency reports that most employed residents […] today17 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia RFA writes off N$371m in old vehicle licence debts Road Fund Administration (Photo: RFA) Motorists who have fallen behind on vehicle licence payments now have a path to financial relief following the implementation of the Road Fund Administration Amendment Act, 2024. The new law, which came into force through regulations gazetted on 22 August 2025, introduces exemptions and waivers on licence fees, penalties, and interest. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah said the reform is designed to balance citizen relief with […] today17 September, 2025
APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets Maldives First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss their joint programs to transform patient care landscape and address critical social and health issues Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation&President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives and Ambassador […] today17 September, 2025
APO International Ghana’s Petroleum Commission to Spotlight E&P Opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission of Ghana, will participate as a featured speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. Her participation underscores Ghana’s ambition to accelerate upstream activity, attract new investment and consolidate its role as a competitive E&P hub in West Africa. The Petroleum Commission continues to […] today17 September, 2025
APO International Turan Bank Azerbaijan Signs $15 Million Line of Financing Agreement with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Turan Bank, a leading player in Azerbaijan’s banking sector recognized for its strong international partnerships, has signed a financing agreement with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (https://ICD-ps.org), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. Under this agreement, ICD will extend a USD 15 million Line of Finance for a term of five years to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises […] today17 September, 2025
APO International Pan African Visions Launches Special Edition Celebrating 5 Years of African Energy Week Pan African Visions (www.PanAfricanVisions.com) magazine is proud to release a special edition titled “AEW at 5 – From Vision to Global Energy Leader,” marking the fifth anniversary of African Energy Week (AEW). Launched by the African Energy Chamber in 2021, AEW has grown into Africa’s largest energy event—generating billions in potential deals and attracting top global industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to Cape Town each year. “Africa has the […] today17 September, 2025