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

Tonata Kadhila

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Africa

African nations unite in solidarity with Cuba

The 7th African Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba is underway in South Africa. Those attending are from the Polisario Front, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe,  Egypt, China, the United States, Iran, Mozambique, and Botswana. African National Congress deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane has called on the African continent to unite in solidarity with Cuba. Meanwhile, the National Secretary of the French Communist Party Fabien Roussel on Monday reiterated his demand for […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024 23

Entertainment

Nascam declares N$2 million in royalties

The Namibia Society of Composers and Authority of Music has declared a N$2 million royalty for the year, which according to the organisation is a remarkable achievement. Nascam CEO Albert Nicanor says that 10% of the declared royalties will be allocated for the social protection of all the members.

todayJanuary 16, 2024 86

Namibia

Africa Millimetre Telescope project wins outreach medal

The mobile planetarium team of the Africa Millimetre Telescope project has been honoured by the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society with the 2024 Annie Maunder Medal for Outreach. The planetarium is used to bring immersive and interactive astronomy engagement to a diverse spectrum of the Namibian public and help bridge the gap between scientists, the public, and top-level government. Zandré Duvenhage the Project Coordinator for the Mobile Planetarium. The first millimeter-wave […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024 71

Business / Economics

Salomo Hei of High Economic Intelligence tackles Davos talks, and their impact on Namibia

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from today until 19 January 2024. Key sessions and reports at Davos will look at how climate change affects health, how to close the women's health gap, and how digital tools can transform healthcare. We asked the Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, Salomo Hei whether talks in Davos would affect middle-income countries like Namibia.

todayJanuary 15, 2024 46

Science & Technology

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality

Almost 40% of jobs around the world could be affected by the rise of artificial intelligence, a trend that is likely to deepen inequality, according to the International Monetary Fund. In a Sunday blog post, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva called for governments to establish social safety nets and offer retraining programs to counter the impact of AI. CNN reports that Georgieva said the effects were expected to be felt more […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024 25

Business / Economics

Bank Windhoek addresses employee theft

Bank Windhoek's Managing Director, Baronice Hans says that the amount of money stolen by an employee, Nico Rebebe is less than N$2 million. She assured that customer funds remain unaffected due to robust systems and controls in the bank. Police crime reports earlier revealed that Rebebe transferred N$200 million, splitting it between two different bank accounts opened on 20 December 2023.

todayJanuary 15, 2024 29

Business / Economics

Wealth of top 5 billionaires doubles as global poverty rises

The fortunes of the world's five richest individuals have doubled to $869 billion since 2020, while five billion people face increased poverty. Oxfam reports that billionaires now control 70% of the world's biggest companies, prompting the anti-poverty agency to urge governments to break up monopolies, impose wealth taxes, and explore alternative ownership models like employee ownership. The findings coincide with the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.

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