insert_link Africa Opinion: Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe, not fit to lead SADC Opinion Piece By Vitalio Angula, Social Political Commentator and Independent Columnist The Republic of Zimbabwe will assume the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairmanship on 17th August 2024, taking over Angola, the previous Chair. Notwithstanding rising reports of repression, assaults and crackdowns on members of the opposition and civil society organizations in the country, Zimbabwe is nonetheless set to host the 44th Summit of SADC Heads of […] todayAugust 9, 2024 15
insert_link Local Trustco plans to upgrade ADR program to enhance presence in US capital markets Trustco Group Holdings Limited (Trustco) has announced plans to upgrade its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) program to Level 3, in order to expand its presence in the United States of America (US) capital markets. Trustco's ADR program began in 2014 as a Level 1 program through Bank of New York Mellon, and was enhanced in 2019 with a real-time Level 1 sponsored ADR program on the OTCQX Best Market. […] todayAugust 8, 2024 3
insert_link Local The Bank Windhoek Red Run attracts 1700 running enthusiasts With approximately 1,700 participants having registered for the much-anticipated Bank Windhoek Red Run, the event is expected to be a memorable, active, and thrilling experience. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, 10 August 2024, starting at 06:30 am, at Zoo Park in Windhoek, the Bank Windhoek Red Run is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek. It will challenge participants to complete over five kilometres […] todayAugust 8, 2024 13
insert_link Entertainment More than just a beauty queen: Miss International South Africa, Belindé Schreuder, is empowering young women across the country as she prepares for the international leg in Japan later this year Gone are the days when beauty pageants were all about external beauty. Over time these events have become multidimensional. Not only do they look at women as a whole, taking into account personality, intelligence and authenticity, but they identify women who have what it takes to serve the greater community. Belindé Schreuder is one such woman and the current title holder of Miss International South Africa. Crowned on 20 […] todayAugust 8, 2024 39
insert_link Opinion Pieces Assessing opportunities and drawbacks, building nuclear power plant reactor to meet Namibia’s electricity needs Opinion Piece Josef Kefas Sheehama Energy security demands a reduction in reliance on imported fossil fuels as everyone braces for the potential of an impending energy apocalypse. Namibia must prioritize building a nuclear power plant reactor if it wants to surpass its current position and become a leader in energy self-sufficiency. The most cost-effective way for Namibia to boost energy security and resilience while diversifying its sources of electricity […] todayAugust 8, 2024 29
insert_link Local MICT welcomes the endorsement of the Access to Information Regulations by Parliament The National Assembly has approved the Access to Information Act (ATI) No. 8 of 2022 Regulations, marking a significant development in Namibia’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The endorsement, finalized on Tuesday, 06 August 2024, is a key milestone in the implementation of the ATI legislation.Following the approval, Hon. Emma Theofelus, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, is expected to issue a notice in the Government Gazette to […] todayAugust 6, 2024 24
insert_link Local Oranjemund successfully hosts Round 6 of the Nedbank for Good Series Yolanda Pienaar and Peet Van Der Merwe won round six of the 2024 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place last week Saturday at the Oranjemund Golf Club. In the men’s competition, Van Der Merwe scored 43 points to claim the top spot, with Wouter Ludeke scoring 39 points in second place and Gerrit van Rooyen scoring 38 points in third place. In the women's competition, Yolanda Pienaar took […] todayAugust 6, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Africa Fintech Summit Opens Nominations for Excellence in Fintech Awards to Celebrate Exceptional Fintech Companies in Africa The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Fintech Awards. The award ceremony will take place at the 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit, happening in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 4-6, 2024. Launched in 2018, AFTS is the continent’s premier fintech event where ideas are explored, collaborations formed and investments mobilized for the growth of Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Each […] todayAugust 6, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Namibia condemns act by AfD deputy leader: Naanda Namibia has condemned the actions of Sven Tritschler, deputy leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) parliamentary faction from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, after he laid a wreath on a grave site of an officer from the notorious ‘Schutztruppe.’ The Schutztruppe was a colonial military force responsible for atrocities during German colonial rule, including the genocide against the Herero and Nama people. Tritschler, as part of a parliamentary […] todayAugust 1, 2024 20
