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

Business / Economics

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Africa

South African heritage tourism could uplift rural communities, with a little help: the case of Sekhukhune

    By Madiseng Phori, Tshwane University of Technology   Imagine visiting a remote valley surrounded by mountains, hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest city, listening to local people explaining hundreds of years of history to you. The Tšate Valley, in South Africa’s Limpopo province, is one such place. Housing the Tšate heritage site and home to the Bapedi nation, the area has a rich natural and cultural history. […]

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Geingos talks investment landscape at Africa Hydrogen Summit

Namibia is hosting the Global African Hydrogen Summit. The event brings together heads of state, ministers, business leaders, and investors from Africa and beyond. The goal is to drive partnerships and secure investments in key green energy projects across the continent. Among the speakers on Wednesday was former First Lady, Madam Monica Geingos, who gave an overview of Namibia's investment landscape to investors.     Another moment at the summit […]

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1200+ Fintech Stakeholders to Converge at the 12th Edition of the Africa Fintech Summit in Nairobi, Kenya

    Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host the 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit in two days. The event, slated to take place at the J.W. Marriott from September 4-6, 2024, will bring together African and global Africa-focused fintech stakeholders for growth-enabling conversations and engagements. The Nairobi event is the latest edition of the biannual Africa Fintech Summit, which takes place in Washington, D.C., and in an African […]

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Made in Africa shipbuilding gains momentum

    By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency   As a South African shipbuilding firm works on an export vessel that needs no sailor, several other African countries are joining the league of local shipbuilders, to tap into a burgeoning market on the continent and elsewhere. In May, A South African media reported that shipbuilder Legacy Marine was building an autonomous vessel for a client in Saudi Arabia as a proof-of-concept […]

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President Mbumba attends China-Africa forum in Beijing

President Nangolo Mbumba has left for Beijing, China, to join over 50 African leaders at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The meeting will focus on strengthening China's strategic partnership with Africa in the post-Covid era, with talks expected to center on climate, energy, and digital cooperation. UNAM economics lecturer Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu says these Africa-China relations should be based on mutual understanding.  

todaySeptember 2, 2024 30

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Namfisa CEO advises public to learn and understand FIMA for better dialogue

CEO of the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority, Kenneth Matomola has urged the public to familiarise themselves with the Financial Institutions and Market Act to enable informed discussions with his office regarding sections they may not fully understand. FIMA brings together different laws to create a framework for overseeing and regulating financial intermediaries, pension funds, insurers, and other non-banking financial institutions.  

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FIMA’s Zamuee reacts to South Africa’s new retirement system

South Africa’s new two-pot retirement system is now officially operational, with administrators anticipating a significant influx of withdrawal requests from pension fund members. Dr. Manfred Zamuee, Chairperson of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act Technical Advisory Committee, has responded to the development, highlighting its implications. Public suggestions have also emerged advocating for Namibia to adopt a similar two-pot retirement system. Dr. Zamuee said that these suggestions, alongside other proposals and […]

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State of the Namibian Economy 2024 reveals lack of public sector reform

Economist Robin Sherbourne has stressed that good governance and well-crafted policies are more crucial for a country’s long-term economic success than natural resources or the size of its population. Speaking in his recent analysis, Sherbourne argued that the foundation of sustainable economic growth lies in the strength of a nation’s institutions and the effectiveness of its policies.   In the same report titled "State of the Namibian Economy 2024," Sherbourne […]

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Short-Term Insurance: A Vital Shield for Small Business Owners Against Potential Risks

  Small companies experience various challenges in the constantly evolving business landscape of the present day. There are numerous uncertainties that arise during the journey, ranging from managing daily tasks to navigating the intricacies of market demands. Small business owners are most concerned about unforeseen incidents that could interrupt their operations and put their assets at risk. Short-term insurance serves as a safeguard, protecting assets and ensuring business operations continue […]

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