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Trust is Fundamental for Africa: In conversation with Dr Jim Harter, Chief Scientist at Gallup, on Closing Distance

Gallup’s Chief Scientist, Dr Jim Harter, joins Closing Distance host Dominic Wilhelm in a new episode, 70 Million Conversations Later, to explore why trust is fundamental for Africa and beyond. Drawing on Gallup’s research across more than 160 countries and 70 million employees – including sobering data from sub-Saharan Africa – Harter reveals how authentic leadership and simple habits can transform stress, disengagement, and loneliness into resilience, performance, and […]

12 September, 2025

APO International

Africa’s Business Heroes Announces 2025 Top 10 Finalists

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists of 2025 following the highly contested Semi-Finals held in Dakar, Senegal on 10–11 September 2025. Selected from a pool of nearly 32,000 applications across the continent, the Top 20 Semi-Finalists advanced through multiple rigorous rounds of evaluation, including the Top 50 Round 2 interviews, extensive due […]

12 September, 2025

Oshiwambo

Oo ali nale omupresident wa Brazil Jair Bolsonaro, okwa pewa ehandukilo lo dolongo lomido 27 neemwedi dili 3.

Olopota ya pitifilwa oikundaneki okudja mo Brazil, onghela oyati omupresident kwali nale okwa pewa ehandukilo lodolongo konima eshi amonika ondjo meenghendabala doku umbauko epangelo opo akale natango koshipundi konima eshi ali akanifa ewiliko moidjemo yo mahoololo mo 2022. Elombwelo la yandjwa komangu onghela mekwatelo komesho lo vatokoli veli 5 momangu yashiyako ya Brazil, olati omu 70 Bolsonaro, okuli wotete ali nale omuleli woshilongo tapewa ehandukilo lo dolongo noku pewa oushima woku […]

12 September, 2025

Business / Economics

BoN’s DG Leoni Dunn Secures Seat on Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Board

Deputy Bank of Namibia Governor Leoni Dunn has been appointed to the Global Board of Directors of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion for the 2025–2027 term. BoN’s Naufiku Hamunime stated that the confirmation at the AFI Annual General Meeting oearlier this month marks a significant step in Namibia’s role in advancing global financial inclusion.

12 September, 2025

Namibia

Parliamentary Session Halted After Affirmative Repositioning Member Removed

Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, adjourned yesterday’s session following a disruption caused by the removal of Affirmative Repositioning member Tuafeni Kalola. Josia Shiwgedha for NewsOnOne reports that Kalola was escorted out after refusing to return to his seat after addressing the session without the Speaker’s approval.

12 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia Showcases Green Hydrogen Potential at Summit

Windhoek hosted the conclusion of the three-day Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025, focusing on Africa’s green hydrogen prospects. Discussions centered on investments, technology, and strategic partnerships, while deals including Toyota Tsusho and HyIron emphasized Namibia’s increasing influence in the global hydrogen market. Angie Scholtz reports.

12 September, 2025

APO International

Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) ends on high note with record $48.3 billion in deals signed by participants

The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023), hosted in Algiers, Algeria, ended on September 10, 2025 in a resounding success with US$48.3 billion in trade and investment deals signed during the weeklong continental exposition event that begun on September 4 and attended by over 112,000 visitors (physical and virtual), from 132 countries. A total of 958 buyers also participated in the event. The opening ceremony, addressed by Algerian President, H.E. […]

11 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Walvis Bay North Port expansion to create jobs and support green industry

Sealing the agreement with a handshake are Mr Jacques Vandermerien, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Antwerp Bruges International with Mr Andrew Kanime, Chief Executive Officer of Namport, and Mr Mario Lievens, Course Programme Director at the Flanders Port Training Center (Photo: Namport) Namport and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International have reaffirmed their partnership to develop Walvis Bay’s North Port. The project will begin with the construction of a […]

11 September, 2025

World

UK Prime Minister fires Washington ambassador

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Washington ambassador Peter Mendelson (Photo: The Guardian) United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed his ambassador to Washington just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Britain. Peter Mandelson, the outgoing ambassador, was previously friends with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The decision has drawn attention amid growing scrutiny over the ambassador’s past connections. Stuart Smith reports from London.

11 September, 2025