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Business / Economics

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Business / Economics

27 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Emerging Trends in the Global Oil and Gas Sector: Insights from Africa and Beyond

  In the ever-evolving landscape of the global oil and gas sector, recent developments across various continents shed light on emerging trends and opportunities. From regulatory overhauls to strategic acquisitions, the industry continues to navigate a complex terrain influenced by geopolitical dynamics, technological advancements, and shifting market demands. Namibia's Oil and Gas Sector Reform: Namibia, a country with significant untapped potential in its oil and gas reserves, is taking bold […]

today27 May, 2024

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Business / Economics

INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher, Josef Sheehama on TransNamib: A Call for Accountability and Strategic Investment

Today, we delve into a pressing issue raised by Josef Sheehama regarding TransNamib, the country's national railway company. His insights are crucial as they highlight the urgent need for investment in infrastructure, coupled with stringent accountability measures. Urgent Need for Investment Josef Sheehama opens the discussion by emphasizing the necessity for the Namibian government to inject funds into TransNamib. He points out the critical areas that require immediate attention: upgrading […]

today27 May, 2024

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24 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Old Mutual Foundation Boosts Grassroots Entrepreneurs with N$800,000 Investment; Rand Weakens, Dollar Surges: Weekly Business Digest”

  In the dynamic world of finance and business, every week brings forth a tapestry of developments that shape markets, economies, and opportunities. This week, notable movements in currencies, commodities, and initiatives mark the landscape of economic discourse. Here's a snapshot of the latest financial indicators and significant events impacting the business realm. 1. Old Mutual Foundation's Investment in Grassroots Entrepreneurs The Old Mutual Foundation reaffirms its commitment to fostering […]

today24 May, 2024

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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 […]

today23 May, 2024

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Africa

Major global media still fails Africa, but bright spots emerge

      By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency     Despite some progress, a clichéd and often stereotypical coverage of Africa persists among major global media outlets. However, there are notable exceptions like The Guardian, AFP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, which are breaking the mould with balanced reporting of the continent. Findings from the University of Cape Town's Global Media Index for Africa (GMI) suggest that major news […]

today23 May, 2024

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The world is rushing to Africa to mine critical minerals like lithium – how the continent should deal with the demand

        By James Boafo, Murdoch University; Eric Stemn, University of Mines and Technology; Jacob Obodai, Edge Hill University, and Philip Nti Nkrumah, The University of Queensland     Global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and de-carbonisation objectives. Africa hosts substantial resources of critical minerals. As a result, foreign mining companies are rushing to invest in exploration and acquire mining […]

today23 May, 2024

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16-23 May 2024 Weekly Economic Wrap: Insights and Highlights

Bringing you the latest updates and significant developments shaping economies and markets worldwide. Local Insights: The Directorate of Veterinary Services, under Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa. Only meat sourced from bio-secure farms listed by the Veterinary Authority of South Africa will be permitted into Namibia, ensuring stringent quality control measures. Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd and Bonben […]

today23 May, 2024

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23 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: This Week’s Business Roundup

  In the dynamic landscape of global business, several significant developments have emerged this week, highlighting strides in empowerment and economic growth. From grassroots initiatives supporting smallholder farmers to multinational corporations investing in community upliftment, here's a roundup of the latest in business news: 1. Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Community-Based Projects Smallholder farmers, often the backbone of agricultural communities, have achieved a remarkable milestone through the World Food Programme's (WFP) […]

today23 May, 2024