insert_link Africa World Bank Cuts Kenya’s Growth Forecast to 4.7% CNBCAfrica says the World Bank on revised Kenya’s 2024 economic growth projection down to 4.7% from an earlier estimate of 5.0%, attributing the downgrade to the effects of floods, anti-government protests, and sluggish fiscal reforms on Tuesday. Despite progress in stabilizing the exchange rate, increasing central bank reserves, and reducing inflation, Kenya remains at a high risk of debt distress, according to the bank's latest report. today11 December, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Namibia Economic Performance under H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Josef Kefas Sheehama As an independent economic and business researcher and board member of the African Council on Foreign Relations, I would like to celebrate Namibian history by extending my heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia's first female president-in-waiting and therefore first female president of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). One must be familiar with Iceland's first female president, Vigdís Finnbogadottir, who was elected in 1980. […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link Local UPDATE ON THE VOLUNTARY EXCHANGE OF THE 1959-1960s KATUTURA AND KHOMASDAL HOUSES PROGRAMME The Municipal Council of Windhoek is pleased to provide an update on the Voluntary Exchange of the 1959-1960s Katutura and Khomasdal Houses Programme. This initiative seeks to celebrate our history by recognizing, protecting, and conserving our city’s heritage for the benefit of current and future generations. The Council invited homeowners of houses built between 1959 and the 1960s in the townships of Katutura (Herero, Damara, Nama, Ovambo, Donkerhoek, Gemengde) […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link Local International Anti-Corruption Day: 9 Actions to Strengthen Integrity in Namibia Every year on December 9, the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, a global initiative established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003 to raise awareness about corruption and mobilise efforts to combat it. This date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the world's most comprehensive anti-corruption treaty. Corruption undermines development, weakens public trust, and exacerbates inequality by diverting resources meant […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia NQA Announces New Evaluation Fees for Foreign Qualifications Starting January 2, 2025, the Namibia Qualifications Authority will introduce a revised fee structure for evaluating foreign qualifications. According to Lina Ndengu, this move aligns with the Namibia Qualifications Authority Act of 1996 and the 2007 Evaluation Regulations, aiming to improve the efficiency and sustainability of NQA's services today11 December, 2024
insert_link Africa South32 Halts Forecast for Mozal Aluminium Amid Mozambique Unrest Australian firm South32 has withdrawn its production forecast for the Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique, citing escalating violence following disputed October election results according to CNBCAfrica. The unrest has led to road blockages, disrupting the delivery of raw materials to the plant, where South32 holds a 63.7% stake. Protests by opposition supporters have fueled the instability. today11 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Bience Gawa-!nas Highlights Namibia’s Global Role at Doha Forum Bience Gawa-!nas, the Vice Chair of the Global Fund, discussed her involvement at the Doha Forum, where she represented Namibia on the global stage. Gawanas emphasized the significant role Namibia plays in receiving Global Fund grants to combat AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and to strengthen health systems: today11 December, 2024
insert_link World US charges Syrians with war crimes The United States has filed war crimes charges against two high-ranking Syrian military figures who it accuses of torturing American citizens. It comes after the government of Bashar al-Assad collapsed, with the former president fleeing the country. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today11 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s manufacturing production rose by 0.8-percent in October South Africa's manufacturing production rose by 0.8-percent in October, with the biggest growth in the petroleum, chemicals, and food sectors. However, the motor vehicle sector dropped by 16.6-percent. Statistics South Africa’s Nicolai Claassen says manufacturing sales went up by 2.3-percent from September, but fell by 1.2-percent over the last three months: today11 December, 2024
