insert_link Business / Economics Future Media and TribeFire Studios complete merger Future Media and TribeFire Studios have announced that the merger between the two media companies has been completed, with OneAfrica and 99FM becoming subsidiaries of Namibia Future Media Holdings, joining Omulunga Radio, Fresh FM, Nova 1035, and Radiowave. The consolidation, according to Future Media CEO, Gary Stroebel, aims to streamline operations, expand reach, and provide a wider range of products and services. Group CEO at TribeFire Studios, Stefan Hugo, has joined Future […] todayMarch 11, 2024 111
insert_link Business / Economics India & EU trade group agree to $ 100 billion deal India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal says the country will remove the majority of import duties on industrial products from four European countries, in exchange for $100 billion in investments. This, according to Rebecca Bundhun, comes after an economic agreement was signed on Sunday, concluding 16 years of negotiations. todayMarch 11, 2024 27
insert_link Africa Special Economic Zones are propelling Africa’s green hydrogen drive By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency When Egypt, a prominent player in green hydrogen development in Africa, recently announced seven new upcoming projects worth US$40 billion to be rolled out over the next decade, it noted that the projects would be positioned in one location: a special economic zone (SEZ). The new projects announced by Egypt's cabinet in February, together with ongoing developments not only in […] todayMarch 11, 2024 38
insert_link Business / Economics Women and finances in Namibia By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia As we celebrated international Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, a global day of celebrating the socio -economic achievements of women, while honouring the valuable contributions to society, it is important to reflect how far we have come. One aspect that remains important to note is that we still have a long way […] todayMarch 11, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Pin Africa and unpublished Africa launch Women’s history month campaign to celebrate and empower female photographers and photojournalists This Women’s History Month, Pin Africa and Unpublished Africa proudly announce the launch of the "We (Are) Invested" campaign, a dedicated initiative to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women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 21
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 26
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 9
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 10
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 8