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Southern African Science Service Centre Hosts Green Hydrogen Conference in Windhoek

(Photo: SASSCAL Facebook Page) The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management is hosting the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa in Windhoek today and tomorrow. Experts from the region and abroad will discuss sustainable industrialisation, renewable energy, and green hydrogen development. The conference will conclude with a visit to the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and Cleanergy […]

21 October, 2025

World

Diwali celebrations split over two days across India due to sunset variations

(Hindu women light oil lamps as they celebrate Dev Diwali festival in Mumbai, India on Nov. 7, 2022. Rafiq Maqbool / AP) This year’s Diwali celebrations are being observed over two days across India, as differing sunset times determine when devotees perform the traditional evening rituals that mark the Festival of Lights. Cities where the sun sets after 5:30 p.m. are celebrating today, while regions with earlier sunsets will observe […]

20 October, 2025

World

Trade stalls as hundreds of trucks stranded at Pakistan-Afghanistan border despite ceasefire

(Photo by Arab News) Hundreds of cargo trucks remain stranded at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, despite a ceasefire agreement following last week’s deadly clashes that disrupted one of South Asia’s most vital trade routes. The violence, which erupted near the Torkham crossing — a key gateway for goods and travelers — left several people dead and prompted both sides to temporarily close the border. While Pakistan and Afghanistan have since agreed […]

20 October, 2025

South Africa

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance proposes new bill to replace Black Economic Empowerment

(Photo: Michel Bega/The Citizen) South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), has introduced the Economic Inclusion for All Bill, a proposal aimed at replacing the country’s long-standing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy. The DA argues that since BEE’s introduction in 2003, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has used it to enrich politically connected elites rather than address deep-rooted inequality or improve access to economic opportunities for ordinary South Africans. DA […]

20 October, 2025

APO International

Subregional Office for Southern Africa celebrates FAO @ 80 anniversary

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Subregional Office for Southern Africa (FAO SFS), hosted in Harare, Zimbabwe, joined the global FAO family in commemorating the Organization’s 80th anniversary. Staff members gathered in solidarity, donning navy blue “FAO 80” shirts to mark this historic milestone, reflecting on eight decades of commitment to ending hunger and transforming agrifood systems. “The journey of eighty years has been one filled […]

20 October, 2025

APO International

Youth at the Centre of Agrifood Systems Transformation: World Food Forum Zimbabwe Youth Chapter Engages FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Zimbabwe hosted a courtesy call by the World Food Forum (WFF) Zimbabwe Youth Chapter, reaffirming FAO’s commitment to empowering young people as key actors in transforming agrifood systems. The meeting brought together youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and FAO officials to discuss collaboration in advancing innovation, leadership, and policy advocacy for sustainable food systems. Hosted by FAO, the World Food Forum is a global […]

20 October, 2025

Business / Economics

CMB.TECH subsidiary acquires O&L Group’s stake in Cleanergy Solutions

H₂Infra NV, a subsidiary of Belgian clean energy company CMB.TECH, has acquired the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group’s 51% stake in Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, positioning itself as the sole shareholder of the hydrogen venture. The transaction, announced this week, is still subject to approval by the Namibian Competition Commission. Once finalised, the deal will give CMB.TECH full ownership of Cleanergy Solutions, which operates one of Namibia’s flagship green hydrogen pilot […]

20 October, 2025

Namibia

MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy to host WBO Africa title

(Photo by MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing & Fitness Academy via Facebook) The MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy will host the WBO Africa Title Redemption event on 8 November at the Windhoek Country Club, showcasing some of the leading boxing talent in a night of international competition. The headline bouts will feature Harry Simon Jr, Mateus “The Beast” Heita, and Paulinus “John John” Ndjolonimus, who will face […]

20 October, 2025

World

EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss support for Ukraine

European foreign ministers gathered in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss new measures aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine, as Kyiv continues to press its allies for advanced weapons and sustained military aid. The meeting follows last week’s discussions in Washington, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to secure a U.S. commitment to provide long-range missiles, a key request in Kyiv’s effort to repel Russian forces. Diplomats say the Luxembourg talks […]

20 October, 2025