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

Tonata Kadhila

1444 Results / Page 66 of 161

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Namibia

Anti-Corruption meeting underway in Windhoek

Namibia is hosting a two-day meeting, starting today in Windhoek, between Botswana's Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime and the Anti-Corruption Commission. The meeting aims to implement the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in combating corruption between the two countries, which was signed earlier. The ACC's spokesperson, Josefina Nghituwamata.

todayMay 21, 2024 46 2

Namibia

Afrobarometer addresses the role of social media in political campaigns

Despite over 55% of Namibians relying on social media for news and information, most political parties in the country lack a significant presence on these platforms. According to Round 9 of the Afrobarometer survey, this is concerning given the upcoming elections, as social media can be a valuable tool for parties to reach and communicate with their supporters. Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighs in on the matter. According […]

todayMay 21, 2024 45 2

Africa

US troops to leave Niger

The United States and Niger have agreed that American troops will leave the country "no later" than 15 September, they announced in a joint statement on Sunday. According to the BBC, the two countries "reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already begun". The US has relied on Niger as its primary base for monitoring regional jihadist activity.

todayMay 20, 2024 36

Business / Economics

Namibia slips in mining investment appeal

The latest Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies has found that various African countries, including Namibia, have declined in their investment attractiveness for mining exploration. The libertarian-conservative Canadian public policy think tank and registered charity headquartered in Vancouver's, 2023 annual mining survey assesses the impact of mineral endowments and policy factors on attitudes toward exploration investment.  According to the survey results, Namibia’s score decreased from 59.88 last year to 56.43 […]

todayMay 20, 2024 16

Africa

Ruto’s historic US visit faces scrutiny over domestic issues

Kenya's President William Ruto is set to embark on a historic state visit to the US on 23 May 2024, marking the first visit by an African leader since Ghana’s John Kufuor in 2008. This visit underscores Ruto’s growing influence in the West and his role as a prominent voice for Africa. Since his election as president in 2022, Ruto has elevated his international profile through advocacy on climate issues […]

todayMay 20, 2024 13

World

UN Economists warn of “resource curse” in net-zero transition

Economists at the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs warn that people in mineral-rich countries crucial for the global transition to a net-zero carbon economy may suffer from a new "resource curse," where wealth fails to alleviate poverty. The findings were part of the department's latest economic prediction released on 16 May 2024. Hamid Rashid, the lead economist at DESA. According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects as of […]

todayMay 20, 2024 28

Namibia

Namibia lifts ban on poultry imports from South Africa

The Directorate of Veterinary Services under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa. According to Chief Veterinary Officer Albertina Shilongo, only poultry meat originating from bio-secure poultry farms will be permitted to be imported into Namibia. Namibia is reported to consume an estimated 2,500 tons of chicken every month, relying mainly on imports from South Africa.

todayMay 20, 2024 26

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