play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • play_arrow

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

Business / Economics

1232 Results / Page 79 of 137

Background
insert_link

Africa

Young Kenyans are not finding work: how universities can do a better job of training entrepreneurs

    By Renson Muchiri Mwangi, KCA University; Judy N. Muthuri, University of Nottingham, and Mohsen Gul, University of Cambridge   Kenya’s long-term development blueprint, Vision 2030, envisions an empowered youth driving economic growth. The focus on its young population (aged 15–34) is apt given that the median age of the country’s population of 55 million is around 20 years. This has led to a succession of policies and strategies […]

todayApril 8, 2024 3

insert_link

Africa

Have you ever suffered intimate partner abuse? We asked girls in Malawi and 40% said yes

  By Anthony Idowu Ajayi, African Population and Health Research Center and Elita Chamdimba, University of Malawi   Intimate partner violence starts early. Around one in four girls aged between 15 and 19 worldwide have already been subjected to physical or sexual violence. Girls who experience abuse in their childhood face increased and disproportionate levels of intimate partner violence later in life. Pregnant and parenting girls are even more exposed […]

todayApril 8, 2024 7

insert_link

Africa

CFA franc: conditions are ripe for replacement of the west African currency rooted in colonialism – expert

  By Kai Koddenbrock, Bard College Berlin   At no point in history has the CFA franc – the name of a colonial currency used in west and central African countries belonging to the franc zone – been closer to its demise. Senegal has overwhelmingly voted for leftwing Pastef candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye (and his former party leader Ousmane Sonko) while the coup governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger […]

todayApril 8, 2024 78

insert_link

Business / Economics

Recent Financial Developments: Namibia’s MetMast Inauguration, Zimbabwe’s Currency Plans, Wall Street Rally, and Crude Oil Surge

Namibia's Hyphen Meteorological Mast Inaugurated: President Nangolo Mbumba has officially inaugurated the Hyphen Meteorological Mast and its associated sensor equipment in Tsau //khaeb National Park, near Lüderitz, in the //Kharas region. Standing at 120 meters tall, the MetMasts are equipped with advanced instruments to measure various parameters such as wind, temperature, humidity, and solar irradiation. Zimbabwe Plans to Introduce New Currency: Zimbabwe's central bank announced plans on Friday to replace […]

todayApril 8, 2024 18

insert_link

Business / Economics

05 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Indicators: Opportunities, Stability, and Upward Trends

In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics, recent projections and indicators shed light on various sectors, from renewable energy to consumer spending and currency markets. Let's delve into the latest financial indicators that reflect opportunities, stability, and upward trends. Namibia's Solar Potential: A Bright Path to Growth Global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company has forecasted a promising future for Namibia's renewable energy sector. By the year 2050, domestic production of […]

todayApril 5, 2024 21

insert_link

Business / Economics

Private Sector credit declines in February 2024

Private sector credit extension decreased in February 2024 to 1.7% year-on-year down from 2.4% year-on-year in January 2024 and 3.1% year-on-year in February 2023. The trend reflects a continued slowdown in credit uptake, with growth consistently falling below the six-month moving average. Households were the main contributors to the credit uptake. Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde.

todayApril 4, 2024 73

insert_link

Business / Economics

28 March 2024-A April 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap-Up

Namibian Developments Namibian Local Content Conference: The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Antila Consultancy, is organizing the inaugural Namibian Local Content Conference from April 16 to 18. This conference aims to enhance local engagement in Namibia's burgeoning oil and gas sector by facilitating discussions among government officials, international oil companies, private sector stakeholders, and SMEs. Foreign Direct Investments in Oil and Gas Sector: The Bank of […]

todayApril 4, 2024 3

insert_link

Business / Economics

04 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Highlights and Global Market Trends

Here's a roundup of the latest financial news and global market trends shaping economic landscapes worldwide: Namibia's Oil and Gas Sector Attracts Significant Investments: The Bank of Namibia has reported that the oil and gas sector in Namibia has received N$33.4 billion in foreign direct investments between 2021 and 2023. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab highlighted the transformative potential of these investments, which have been catalyzed by a substantial oil discovery in […]

todayApril 4, 2024 7

insert_link

Business / Economics

03 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Paladin Energy’s Langer Heinrich Mine Achieves Production Milestone

Paladin Energy, a prominent player in the uranium mining sector, has recently announced a significant milestone at its Langer Heinrich Mine. The company disclosed that the mine has achieved its first production milestone following a successful restart. This development comes as a result of strategic initiatives undertaken by Paladin Energy to resume operations at the Langer Heinrich uranium mine. In May 2022, Paladin Energy unveiled plans to raise N$169 million […]

todayApril 3, 2024 17

0%