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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Staff Writer

3723 Results / Page 390 of 414

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Business / Economics

ATIDI signs partnership agreement to underwrite AMEA Power’s 20 MW Solar Project in Uganda

  African Trade & Investment Development Insurance, ATIDI, announced its intent to support the 20 MW Ituka West Nile Uganda Ltd solar project developed by AMEA Power, a Dubai-based Independent Power Producer (IPP). ATIDI will support the project via its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) by providing payment guarantees for the benefit of the project on behalf of the Ugandan national power utility, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL).  The partnership was announced in a signing […]

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City of Windhoek’s clarity on the Debt Relief Programme approved by Council.

  The City of Windhoek responds to statements made by Benestus Kandundu, a former City of Windhoek Councillor and Chairperson of the Katutura Residents Committee, regarding the recently approved debt relief programme. Contrary to Mr. Kandundu's claims, the City of Windhoek has been diligently working on a debt relief plan for over a year, even before the Katutura Residents Committee approached the City with their request. The Windhoek Municipal Council […]

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GIPF Board of Trustees appoints new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

  The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is proud to announce the appointment of Penda Ithindi as the GIPF Board of Trustees Chairperson and Evans Maswahu as Vice-Chairperson effective 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. The Fund heartily congratulates Ithindi and Maswahu on their new appointments and wish them well in their tenure of leadership. Penda Ithindi brings extensive experience in economics, capital markets/investments, with a substantial background in […]

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Opinion Pieces

China’s high-quality development presents new opportunities for Namibia’s modernization

  By Josef Kefas Sheehama As the world economy is facing a tough situation in 2023, with probably tougher prospects for 2024, China’s economic outlook carries global significance. China’s modernization stride will inject more certainty into the global economy. As Namibia's projected economy to 3.9% expansion in 2023 and a 3.4% growth in 2024, according to the Bank of Namibia's Economic Outlook, the smart partnership with China will elevate Namibia’s […]

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The Agriculture Bank of Namibia and KfW Development Bank collaborate to support Namibian Farmers and MSMEs in the agriculture sector

  On 14 December 2023, the Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) and KfW Development Bank entered into a historic agreement, signing a first concessional loan of just over 400 million NAD. This collaboration aims to empower farmers operating in both communal and commercial, as well as other agricultural or food-processing MSMEs in Namibia. Agribank will on-lend the funds for the target group of small scale farmers as well as the […]

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Old Mutual Foundation’s little green ambassadors initiative announces winning schools

By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia   The Old Mutual Foundation is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the groundbreaking Little Green Ambassadors Initiative. Amidst fierce competition, 28 primary schools outshone, having been chosen from a pool of 100 remarkable applications. These schools, dedicated to nurturing a sustainable future, have proven themselves as the frontrunners in environmental stewardship. After a rigorous […]

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Sport

Cologne FC slapped with record fine

Bundesliga club FC Cologne have on Wednesday been hit with a 595,000 euro ($641,800) fine for igniting pyrotechnics and throwing objects on the field which delayed a match.The fine is the highest penalty ever levied for fan misconduct in German football.The German FA (DFB) fined the club for the incident which delayed Cologne's home derby clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach by several minutes in October.Around a third of the fine can […]

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Sport

Vunipola cleared to play

Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola is free to play against Connacht this weekend after the red card he received in last weekend's Champions Cup loss at the Bulls was overturned, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday.The England international was sent off in Saturday's defeat in South Africa for striking opposition back-rower Cameron Hanekom in the head at a ruck but a disciplinary hearing cleared him of a suspension."The committee determined that […]

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Sport

Warner silences his critics

Veteran opener David Warner brought up his 26th Test century Thursday and his first in a year to silence the critics in what is expected to be his Test series finale. The 37-year-old came into the opening Test under pressure after a lean spell and with former paceman Mitchell Johnson questioning why he deserved a farewell tour. Warner, in his 110th Test, responded in typical swashbuckling fashion, crashing 14 fours […]

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