UN Chief calls for action to protect biodiversity and combat climate change

UN Chief calls for action to protect biodiversity and combat climate change

One million species now under threat, and humanity is to blame, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has warned, in a call to protect the plants, animals, microorganisms and more, that sustain all life on Earth. Pollution, climate chaos, habitat loss and exploitation of nature have pushed a million plant and animal species to the brink of extinction. Guterres called on developed countries to invest in biodiversity and climate action […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia Statistics Agency releases Q1 2024 producer price data

The Namibia Statistics Agency has presented updates on the quarterly Producer Price Indices for ten industries, including mining of uranium and thorium ores, processing and preserving of meat, manufacture of soft drinks, electric power generation, and water collection, treatment, and supply. The PPI covers the first quarter of 2024. NSA spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, has more. Namibia's Mining and Quarrying Producer Price Index (NPPI) for the first quarter of 2024 rose […]

May 23, 2024 62

Environment

Chamber of Environment calls for green hydrogen assessment

The Namibian Chamber of Environment has urged the Namibian and German governments, along with the EU, to commission an independent environmental assessment of the green hydrogen sector. They warn that green hydrogen projects in the Tsau ||Khaeb National Park could harm its integrity, biodiversity, landscape, and future tourism. Here is NCE CEO Dr. Chris Brown. The Chamber of Environment is an umbrella Association that provides a forum and mouthpiece for the […]

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Africa

Gunmen kill 40 in Plateau, Nigeria

Over 40 people have been killed by gunmen in two communities in Nigeria's northern state of Plateau. The gunmen also injured several others and set many houses on fire.

May 22, 2024 19

Business / Economics

NWR achieves record profit amid tough economic climate

The Namibia Wildlife Resorts Board and Management on Tuesday presented the SOEs annual report to the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi. With a historic N$46 million profit, and clean audit reports for two consecutive years, we asked the NWR spokesperson Nelson Ashipala about the challenges they face.

May 22, 2024 32

World

United Nations suspends food distribution in Rafah

The United Nations has suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah due to a lack of supplies and an untenable security situation caused by Israel's expanding military operation. The UN’s Scott Anderson says they are now re-evaluating logistics and security measures in Gaza.

May 22, 2024 29

World

Ireland, Norway and Spain officially recognise Palestine as State

Ireland, Norway and Spain have announced they will recognise Palestine as an independent state. Israel's describing it as a "distorted step" and ordered the immediate recall of its ambassadors to those countries. Irish premier Simon Harris says it's an important moment. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says there cannot be peace in the Middle East without recognition. He says by recognising a Palestinian state, Norway supports the Arab peace […]

May 22, 2024 64

Africa

Kenya defends cost of jet for President Ruto’s trip

Kenya's government has defended the cost of President William Ruto's trip to the US. The price of hiring the luxury private jet in which he and his delegation travelled is estimated to be $1.5m, according to Kenya’s private KTN TV station. More than 30 people, including a popular comedian, are reported to be accompanying the president, who landed in Atlanta, Georgia. Update Africa News reports that President Ruto and First […]

May 22, 2024 13

Business / Economics

Energy companies bid for stake in Galp’s Namibia oil discovery

Exxon Mobil, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Equinor are among the major energy companies considering bids for a 40% stake in Galp Energia's Mopane oil field discovery offshore Namibia. According to Galp Energia's estimates, the Mopane complex contains 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) and could be valued at around N$362 billion or more, as reported by Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Galp Energia, with the help of a financial advisor, is […]

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