insert_link Africa Pin Africa and unpublished Africa launch Women’s history month campaign to celebrate and empower female photographers and photojournalists This Women’s History Month, Pin Africa and Unpublished Africa proudly announce the launch of the "We (Are) Invested" campaign, a dedicated initiative to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women photographers and photojournalists across Africa. Aligned with the United Nations International Women’s Day 2024 theme, "Invest in women: Accelerate progress," this campaign aims to spotlight and support the pioneering women who have overcome industry challenges to pave the way […] todayMarch 11, 2024 23
insert_link Business / Economics IMF Ukraine / Commercial Real Estate Risks / Zambia The IMF praised the Ukrainian authorities for implementing anti-corruption measures in a new law, spokesperson Julie Kozack told reporters Thursday (March 7) in Washington, DC. “On the corporate governance law, the approval of what we would consider a landmark corporate governance law is a very important step towards strengthening state owned enterprises (SOEs) in Ukraine,” said Kozack. “The law enhances the role of supervisory boards and brings Ukrainian […] todayMarch 11, 2024 36
insert_link Africa Happy smiling African children: why school tourism in Zimbabwe shouldn’t be encouraged Children will often sing and dance for visiting tourists. Pascal Deloche/GODONG Kathleen Smithers, Charles Sturt University A large, air-conditioned bus draws up outside a school. Tourists, most from Europe and the US, disembark, cameras at the ready. Some have brought gifts: packages of pens and pencils. They distribute these to the children, who spontaneously begin singing and dancing. This scene and others like it play out in schools around the […] todayMarch 11, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 11 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Highlights: Entrepreneurship Training, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria’s Forex Inflows, and Saudi Aramco’s Plans in China Empowering Namibian Entrepreneurs The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade in Namibia has celebrated a significant milestone in its efforts to foster entrepreneurship. The EMPRETEC Namibia program, initiated in 2019, has successfully provided entrepreneurship training to approximately 2000 Macro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In a recent expansion of this impactful initiative, an additional 188 MSMEs commenced their training on Friday. This initiative contributes substantially to the growth and development of […] todayMarch 11, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Eggscription Business Owner Vaino Muvale Shares Inspiring Message Eggscription, a thriving business specializing exclusively in the sale of eggs, is making waves not just for its quality products but also for the positive message it spreads. In a recent interview with Vaino Muvale, the owner of Eggscription, he shared his inspirations and motivations for running a successful business, and the interview is set to air on several prominent radio stations. The interview delves into the world of […] todayMarch 11, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics 08 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Insights: NPTH Dividends, Sanlam’s Profit Surge, Currency and Oil Market Updates In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, recent developments have provided a comprehensive snapshot of economic trends and indicators. From Namibia's Post and Telecommunications Holdings (NPTH) disbursing significant dividends to South African insurer Sanlam's impressive profit surge, let's delve into the latest financial highlights and explore the current market dynamics. NPTH's Financial Contribution to Namibia Since its establishment in 1992, Namibia Post and Telecommunications Holdings (NPTH) has been a pivotal […] todayMarch 8, 2024 16
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Spotlight – 7 March 2024 Laimi finds out more about professional hunter and self-taught photographer, Jofie Lamprecht. https://iono.fm/e/1413366 todayMarch 8, 2024 4031 2
insert_link Business / Economics IJG Ghost Biz – 7 March 2024 Gary and The Ghost discuss Nedbank, MTN, Spur, and Shoprite. https://iono.fm/e/1413348 todayMarch 8, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics February 2024 inflation rate drops to 5.0% Namibia's annual inflation rate for February 2024 decreased to 5.0% from 7.2% in February 2023. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo, major contributors to the rate were food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco. todayMarch 7, 2024 57