insert_link Local ATIDI underwrites Globeleq’s USD 117 million geothermal power project in Kenya Nairobi-based pan-African insurer, African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) has provided a political risk insurance cover for Globeleq's 35 MW Menengai Geothermal power project in Kenya. This support will be extended via the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) - a joint effort by ATIDI, KfW Development Bank, and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). It helps renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The project, the first to […] todayJuly 1, 2024 18
insert_link Local Fuel Price Decreases Announced for July 2024 The Ministry of Mines and Energy has completed its review of the fuel prices for July 2024, with significant changes announced following a recent decline in global oil prices. Global Oil Price Trends Oil prices recently dropped to a four-month low, influenced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) decision to maintain production levels steady until the end of 2025. This decision, […] todayJuly 1, 2024 574
insert_link Sport Pogacar claims Tour lead while Vingegaard shows great form Tadej Pogacar claimed the Tour de France overall lead with a late attack in Sunday's second stage, though the Slovenian may have been surprised by how easily defending champion Jonas Vingegaard followed him despite his recent lack of racing. While the 2020 and 2021 Tour winner's lightning attack on the ascent of San Luca left fellow favourites Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel seemingly glued to the road, Vingegaard […] todayJuly 1, 2024 18
insert_link Health / Medical Mpox: what to watch out for, treatment and what to worry about By Cheryl Walter, University of Hull The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is “the most dangerous yet”, says the World Health Organization. The current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact. Those […] todayJune 28, 2024 22
Namibia The Electricity Control Board announces an 8% increase in NamPower bulk tariffs! https://youtu.be/-NY5wzN-1P0 By Ketemba Tjipepa The Electricity Control Board has announced an 8% increase in the 2024/2025 NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, which is inclusive of both generations and transmission. The increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, such as Regional Electricity Distributors, Local Authorities, Regional Councils and mines. The bulk customers are required by law to apply to the ECB for a review of […] todayJune 28, 2024 31
insert_link Sport France makes multibillion-euro gamble on Olympic gold France is facing a bill of almost nine billion euros for hosting the Paris Olympics but top officials say the financial fallout could be more "psychological" than economic. Ahead of the July 26 opening of the Games, ministers and financial observers are juggling the figures to estimate the costs and benefits of the sporting spectacle. So far, French authorities are predicting a cost of nearly nine billion euros […] todayJune 28, 2024 5
insert_link Sport India head to the final of the Icc Cricket World Cup Indian captain Rohit Sharma and left-arm spinner Axar Patel played the lead roles as their team emphatically claimed a place in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados on Saturday with a 68-run victory against England in their rain-delayed semifinal at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday. Rohit compiled a technically brilliant innings of 57 from 39 balls to lead his team to a […] todayJune 28, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Bowling Club on the green for Annual Club Singles Competition On the weekend of 22 and 23 June 2024, the Windhoek Bowling Club held its Annual Club Singles Competition. Members were excited to be on the green, for one of the highlights of the year, at this most beautiful venue for Lawn Bowls. After a full weekend of tight games, the winner of the men’s division was Karl Hartmann, with Gert Koekemoer as runner-up. In the women’s division, […] todayJune 28, 2024 32
insert_link Sport Fraser-Pryce, Jackson strong in 100 at Jamaican Olympic trials Double Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Shericka Jackson got off to smooth starts in Thursday's 100m heats at the Jamaican Olympic athletics trials. Fraser-Pryce, crowned in Beijing in 2008 and in London in 2012, won her race in Kingston in 10.98sec (0.7 m/s). At 37, the eight-time Olympic medalist is aiming for a new title at the Paris Olympics, which begin on July […] todayJune 28, 2024 36