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Month: October 2025

1001 Results / Page 90 of 112

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Namibia

Rehoboth Council Responds to Power Outage Queries

Desiree Pieters, Public Relations Officer for the Rehoboth Town Council, addressed recent concerns from residents, including scheduled power outages, street renaming delays, Reho Spa renovations, and agricultural plot allocations. She emphasized that the Council communicates proactively via official channels and encouraged residents to contact the office directly instead of relying on social media. Pieters also highlighted concerns about the power outages over the past weekend.   

today8 October, 2025

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Health / Medical

Experts Raise Alarm Over Youth Vaping

The WHO reports that e-cigarettes are driving a new wave of nicotine addiction, targeting young people worldwide. Children are significantly more likely to vape than adults in certain countries, contributing to over 100 million global users. Dr. Bernard Haufiku, local health practitioner and former Health Minister, offered his comment, highlighting the rising trend and lack of regulation locally. 

today8 October, 2025

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Namibia

NSA Surveys Financial Habits Across the Country

The Statistics Agency has begun a nationwide Financial Inclusion Survey, set to continue until 4 November, covering all 14 regions. The survey will explore how citizens use banking, credit, insurance, and savings products. Tannan Groenewaldt from CIRRUS Capital: 

today8 October, 2025

APO International

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Expands its Membership Footprint with Central African Republic Joining as 46th Member State

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that the Central African Republic (CAR) has become its 46th member state, further expanding its pan-African footprint. This milestone is set to accelerate the CAR’s national development agenda by unlocking access to AFC’s deep sectoral expertise, innovative financing solutions, and a trusted network of global partners. Rich in natural resources such as diamonds, gold and timber, […]

today7 October, 2025

APO International

Next Steps for African Energy: African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) Must Choose a Visionary Leader to Secure Its Future

  As Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim prepares to conclude his term in January 2026 as Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) reflects on a transformative chapter in the institution’s history – one defined by bold ideas, pragmatic leadership and an unrelenting commitment to ending African energy poverty. To continue this legacy, the Chamber calls on APPO leaders to select a successor […]

today7 October, 2025

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Africa

U.S. deports 10 individuals to Eswatini

Photo: Matsapha Correctional Complex in Matsapha, Eswatini. AP The United States has deported ten individuals to Eswatini, defying legal challenges by rights groups seeking to block the move. The AFP news agency reports that Eswatini is the second African country to receive deportees from the U.S., following South Sudan. Rights experts have warned that such deportations may violate international law by returning people to countries where they risk torture, abduction, […]

today7 October, 2025

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Business / Economics

Trustco hits back at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange over a US$75 million mining deal

 Trustco Group Holdings' office in Windhoek, Namibia Trustco Group Holdings has hit back at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) following a public censure and financial penalty related to its USD 75 million investment in Meya Mining. The company says the transaction, announced in August 2022, had full shareholder backing, but was delayed by what it calls “regulatory interference” and “obstructive processes” by the JSE over more than two years. The […]

today7 October, 2025

APO International

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Standards Key to Driving Meaningful Impact, African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 Hears

  Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in the mining sector have been proven as powerful drivers of positive change, according to a panel discussion held at African Mining Week 2025. To further leverage the positive impact of the ESG frameworks currently in place, the consolidation of these frameworks could unlock additional value creation. Charlene Wrigley, Vice President Sustainability Strategy and Disclosures at gold miner GoldFields said ESG reporting standards […]

today7 October, 2025

APO International

Local Content Policies Set to Transform Africa’s Mining Sector and Drive Socio-Economic Growth

  Local content strategies in Africa’s mining sector hold significant potential to drive sustainable domestic growth, according to Ileana Ferber, Chief Executive Officer and founder of consulting firm Colibri Business Development. Speaking at a technical workshop during African Mining Week 2025, Ferber highlighted how governments and the private sector can harness such policies as powerful catalysts in creating long-term, meaningful socio-economic development. Ferber explained that local content should go beyond […]

today7 October, 2025