Namibia’s export earnings declined in December

Namibia’s export earnings declined in December

Namibia's export earnings declined by 1.9% to N$11.5 billion in December 2023 from N$11.8 billion in November 2023, while the import bill dropped by 25% to N$15.8 billion. Despite this, exports remained on an upward trend, reaching N$105.0 billion in 2023, exceeding the N$100 billion mark set in 2022 when it registered N$97.4 billion in exports. Here is the Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo.

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World

António Guterres sets up review of UNWRA

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed an independent review group to assess the UN Relief and Works Agency in Gaza. This follows accusations that at least 12 staff members of the agency were involved in Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel last year.

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Africa

Senegal postpones elections

There's an uneasy calm in Senegal after opposition protesters clashed with police outside the National Assembly after lawmakers passed a contentious bill to extend President Macky Sall's tenure and delay the elections after he called off a planned election with just three weeks to go. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

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Namibia

Nedbank postpones cycle challenge

Nedbank has decided to postpone the Nedbank Cycle Challenge, which was originally set for Sunday, February 11th. Nedbank spokesperson Selma Kaulinge says that a new date will be announced shortly.

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World

King Charles at home following cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles III has spent the night at home in London after revealing he's being treated for cancer. Buckingham Palace has not revealed what type of cancer he's been diagnosed with. Member of Parliament, Tim Loughton is praising the King for announcing the diagnosis. The BBC reports that King Charles has been pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was announced on Monday evening. Both he and […]

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Namibia

Swapo party begins leadership race after Geingob’s death

The death of President Hage Geingob has started a new leadership contest in the Swapo party. This has led to changes in important party positions, like vice president and president. The vice president's choice might show who could be the next leader after Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah. Swapo Secretary for Information and Mobilisation, Hilma Nicanor explains what’s next. Local Political Scientist Rui Tyitende weighs in on the matter.

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Namibia

Namibian delegation joins mining indaba in Cape Town

The 30th Mining Indaba is underway in Cape Town. A Namibian delegation is also attending the Indaba which connects young mining professionals with industry leaders and investors at. Here is the Ministry of Mines and Energy spokesperson, Ten Hasheela.

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Namibia

Von Bach dam hits lowest level since 2017

The Von Bach dam is currently standing at 12.6%, the lowest since January 2017 while the Swakoppoort levels continue to decline. NamWater has meanwhile faced challenges transferring water from Swakoppoort to Von Bach, leaving Windhoek reliant on aquifers, should the rainy season disappoint. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor comments on the implications.

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Namibia

Mbumba assumes Presidency temporarily

Nangolo Mbumba, the former Vice President, has been sworn in as the fourth President of the Republic of Namibia, succeeding the late President Hage Geingob, who passed away on Sunday. Mbumba expressed his commitment to serve the country temporarily until the upcoming elections. With National and Presidential elections scheduled for later this year, President Geingob's term was initially set to conclude on 21 March 2025. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas provides […]

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