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

Business / Economics

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Eises not happy about teachers’ ‘side hustles’

    The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) director in the Oshikoto Region, Aletta Eises is concerned about the rising trend of teachers conducting their personal business during school hours. Eises during the Oshikoto regional life skills workshop in Omuthiya on Monday said that in most cases, teachers spend school time on their social media platforms marketing their side hustles. She said teachers have minimal time for investing […]

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Narendra Modi’s economy isn’t booming for India’s unemployed youth. So, why is his party favoured to win another election?

  By Ian Hall, Griffith University   India will soon hold the biggest election ever conducted, starting on April 19 and running through early June. Almost 950 million registered voters will be able to cast ballots to elect the 543 members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament. The result is not a foregone conclusion, but most analysts expect Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to win another […]

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Private trains to ply South African rail network in commercial revamp

    By Seth Onyango, bird story agency   South Africa is opening its rail network to private train operators in a commercial pivot to revitalise a key component of its transport and logistics infrastructure. It is part of the state-run logistics firm, Transnet SOC Ltd to inject dynamism into the sector, plagued by inefficiencies and maintenance challenges. On Friday, March 15, Transnet published a document laying the groundwork for […]

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Undersea cables for Africa’s internet retrace history and leave digital gaps as they connect continents

    By Jess Auerbach Jahajeeah, University of Cape Town   Large parts of west and central Africa, as well as some countries in the south of the continent, were left without internet services on 14 March because of failures on four of the fibre optic cables that run below the world’s oceans. Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Ghana, Burkina Faso and South Africa were among the worst affected. By midday […]

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Authentic leadership – leading with heart, not ego

    Opinion Piece by Marlize Horn   The idea of Authentic Leadership in the business world gained significant attention in the early 2000s when Bill George's book "Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value" was published. Although Authentic Leadership only became prominent over two decades ago, its principles align well with other leadership qualities, such as ethics and integrity. The essence of being an authentic leader is […]

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18 March 2024: Morning Biz News: Financial Snapshot: Key Indicators in Focus

Standard Bank Holdings Namibia Reports Robust Profit Growth: Standard Bank Holdings Namibia has announced a significant increase in profit after tax for the period ending December 31, 2023. The reported profit surged to N$770 million, marking a notable 23.3% rise from the previous year's figure of N$624 million. This impressive growth is attributed to several factors, including a 24.6% increase in net interest income, largely driven by ongoing repo rate […]

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Rosatom Considers Floating Nuclear Power Plant for Namibia

Rosatom, Russia's nuclear energy provider, is exploring the potential establishment of a floating nuclear power plant in Namibia. These plants are envisioned as a means to supply electricity to remote regions. However, concerns regarding safety, environmental impact, and nuclear proliferation need to be thoroughly addressed. Viktor Riede, Rosatom’s country manager, will provide further insights into this initiative.  

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger hint at a new west African currency: what it’ll take for it to succeed

    By Thierno Thioune, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar   On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger’s ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. “The currency is a first step toward breaking free from the legacy of colonisation,” he said on national TV, referring to the CFA franc inherited from French colonisation. Burkina Faso, […]

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