insert_link AfricaMorocco opens bidding for 5G network ahead of AFCON 2025 Rural wireless FWA remote tower Morocco’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has launched a tender process for 5G network licenses, paving the way for commercial rollout by November, which is just in time for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for early 2026. Under the country’s Digital Morocco 2030 agenda, the government wants to attain 25% population coverage by end‑2025/early 2026, followed by 70% coverage by 2030. Emerging from recent collaborative […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSouth Africa’s beef industry under pressure due to FMD outbreak Photo: The Herald South Africa’s Department of Agriculture has confirmed a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in Moqhaka Local Municipality, near Kroonstad in the Free State. The farm was placed under quarantine on 8 July after livestock exhibited clinical symptoms and positive test results were confirmed. As of July 2025, a staggering 270 outbreaks across five provinces have been recorded, with 249 still unresolved. KwaZulu-Natal […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaFunding cuts disrupt Namibia’s sustainable development monitoring Namibia’s ability to monitor progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is under serious strain following the withdrawal of key international funding. The 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report, compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the United Nations, highlights that the termination of critical donor support — including USAID’s long-standing backing of the Demographic and Health Survey — has left significant data gaps in health, gender, poverty, and education. […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaAir Connect Namibia welcomes expansion of Airlink’s Walvis Bay–Johannesburg service Air Connect Namibia has announced the launch of Airlink’s second daily flight connecting Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), effective 4 July 2025. Namibia Airports Company's Spokesperson, Dan Kamati, speaks about the development: From Johannesburg (JNB): Flight 4Z141 departs at 10:20; Flight 4Z143 departs at 14:05. From Walvis Bay (WVB): Flight 4Z142 departs at 13:40; Flight 4Z144 departs at 17:25. […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia begins consultations with IAEA to develop nuclear power plant Namibia has officially entered formal consultations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as it advances plans to develop a nuclear power plant. This ambitious energy project is expected to span at least a decade, reflecting the complexity and scale involved. Executive Director at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ben Nangombe, said that the project will be developed under stringent international guidelines. Namibia must meet 19 critical infrastructure criteria […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsInflation inches up to 3.7% in June 2025 Inflation has climbed to 3.7% year-on-year in June, up from 3.5% in May, but still below the 4.6% reported in June last year. The increase marks a pause in the two-month slowdown trend observed earlier in the year. According to Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen, the uptick was driven by modest price rises across food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.4%), alcoholic drinks and tobacco (6.9%), and housing and utilities (4.1%)—while transport […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Press ReleasesATIDI approves USD84 million counter-guarantee to support financing of Rwanda’s new international airport · ATIDI has approved a USD84 million counter-guarantee to support the issuance of bonds and guarantees for the construction of Rwanda’s New International Airport in Bugesera District. · BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, acting as Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent, leads a consortium of lenders enabling the transaction. · The Project is a vital infrastructure that will accelerate Rwanda’s Vision 2050, its national strategy to become an upper-middle-income country by 2035 […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsDevelopment Bank of Namibia secures direct access to Green Climate Fund By: Vitalio Angula In what economists describe as a win for the country, the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) recently announced its accreditation by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as a Direct Access Entity under its medium-sized project category. This milestone makes DBN the first institution in Namibia to acquire this status, qualifying the bank for funding between USD 50 million and USD 250 million. The accreditation allows DBN […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaArmed robbery at Shoprite Monte Christo Windhoek, Namibia — A robbery unfolded early this morning at the Shoprite complex on Monte Christo Road, where two suspects—one wielding a panga and the other a handgun—made off with approximately N$110,000 before fleeing on foot. City Police Assistant Superintendent Katrina Namboga confirmed the ongoing investigation and appealed to witnesses to come forward. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and coordinating ground patrols in surrounding neighbourhoods. No injuries were reported, and there […] today14 July, 2025
