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South Africa condemns Israel air strike in Doha

South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation South Africa’s government has condemned Israel’s air strike in Doha, Qatar, calling it an illegal and unprovoked attack. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike, saying it targeted senior Hamas leaders responsible for the 7 October 2023 attacks. The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, stressed that the country strongly opposes any action that undermines international […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

FNB Cricket Namibia ground primed for international fixtures

FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (Photo: Cricket Namibia Facebook) The FNB Namibia Cricket Ground is prepared to host international cricket, including the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller said the venue meets all international standards and is equipped to deliver world-class experiences for players and fans alike. He said that hosting these tournaments will strengthen local cricket development […]

10 September, 2025

World

Israel warns of overseas action against Hamas leaders

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister Israeli leaders have renewed threats to target Hamas leaders abroad following widespread international condemnation of the attack that struck a meeting of Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. Officials in Tel Aviv said that any continued hostile activity by Hamas will prompt decisive responses beyond Israel’s borders. Analysts warn that such threats could escalate tensions in the region and strain diplomatic relations with countries […]

10 September, 2025

Business / Economics

U.S. retail giant Walmart to launch in South Africa

A Walmart store is shown in Oceanside, California, U.S., May 15, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake) US retail giant Walmart will open its first branded stores in South Africa, expanding its footprint on the continent. The announcement comes after Walmart’s recent Growth Summit, which recruited Africa-based suppliers and strengthened local sourcing. Massmart CEO Miles van Rensburg said the move will combine Walmart’s promise of everyday low prices with support for South […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

Namibia faces a 71% physiotherapists’ shortage

By: Selma Taapopi The Namibian Society of Physiotherapy says the country faces a critical shortage of physiotherapists with only 29% of government posts currently filled. The chairperson, Christiane von der Heiden, said the shortage also affects other rehabilitation services, such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and audiology. Speaking at the World Physiotherapy Day held on 8th September each year, von der Heiden highlighted that around 900 physiotherapists are currently registered […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: Over 10 Dutch companies attend summit

Green Hydrogen Policy Officer at the Netherlands Embassy, Palesa Shipena (Photo: LinkedIn) The Netherlands says it is committed to strengthening green hydrogen cooperation with Namibia. Green Hydrogen Policy Officer at the Netherlands Embassy, Palesa Shipena, said over 10 Dutch companies are attending the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Windhoek. She noted that the partnership began with the signing of a memorandum of understanding several years ago, and Dutch companies […]

10 September, 2025

APO International

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) Collaborate to Promote Islamic Finance Capacity Building Activities in Afghanistan

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Istanbul International Centre for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD), the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://ISDBInstitute.org/), and the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) are deepening their partnership through the Global Islamic Finance and Impact Investing Platform (GIFIIP) to enhance capacity building in Afghanistan’s financial sector. Established by UNDP ICPSD and IsDB in 2016, GIFIIP is a joint initiative that […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: EU businesses eye Namibia’s green hydrogen opportunities

Delegation of the European Union to Namibia pavilion at Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Photo: Facebook EU) European businesses have seen increased opportunities in Namibia’s growing green hydrogen sector. Deputy Head of Mission with the European Union, Ian de Pont said Namibia and the European Union already share a long-standing trade relationship. Speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 to Future Media News, de Pont pointed to planned partnerships […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: EU strengthens partnership with Namibia through global gateway

The Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Namibia, Alexandre Baron The Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Namibia, Alexandre Baron, says the European Union remains committed to strengthening its partnership with Namibia. Baron, who has over 20 years of experience in international development, highlighted the importance of governance, human rights, and economic policy under the EU’s #GlobalGateway initiative. He was speaking at the Global African Hydrogen […]

10 September, 2025