insert_link Local Anaesthesiologists Society of Namibia supports members’ decision on new tariffs The Anaesthesiologists Society of Namibia (ASN) announces its full support for its members' decision to adjust anaesthesia fees in response to the recent reduction in benefits by medical aids for in-hospital benefits for a variety of procedures. Effective 1 January 2024, medical aids have decreased the benefit payable for in-hospital procedures by 33% over the last 12 months. This potentially will result in a co-payment of 25-33%% of the anaesthesia […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Amidst Ongoing Global Crises, Gates Foundation announces largest annual budget ever: $8.6 Billion in 2024 to save and improve lives The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced its largest annual budget to date as it works toward the goal of a healthier, more prosperous world for all. With global health budgets in decline overall, a portion of the additional funding will go toward advancing global health innovations that will save and improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people, including newborn babies and pregnant mothers […] today15 January, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia joins the network for greening the financial system to drive sustainability in the Financial Sector 1. The Bank of Namibia is pleased to announce its membership in the esteemed Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a group of central banks and prudential supervisory authorities committed to advancing environmental and climate risk management in the financial sector globally. As of 27 December 2023, the Bank of Namibia has been appointed as a plenary member, joining the ranks of 134 members and 21 observers within the […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link Local Cycling season to kick off this weekend with the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Race Series will kick-start the 2024 cycling season this coming Sunday, 14 January, on the Dordabis Road, east of Windhoek. The first of the six races will start at 07h00 at the NamPower Station entrance on the Dordabis road, with over 300 cyclists expected to take part in the event. The organisers have introduced exciting categories in a bid to make the events […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link Press Releases The Future is ALL ON: CES 2024 Opens, Showcasing the Latest Innovations in AI, Sustainability and Mobility CES® 2024 opened on January 9th showing it is the venue to set the agenda for the year ahead in technology, business and entertainment, even powering a surge in global awareness as companies began debuting innovative technologies. CES, the world’s most powerful tech platform, welcomed more than 4000 exhibiting companies from across the globe to share their innovations and partnerships in artificial intelligence, sustainability, and other fields that are tackling big global […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link Local Namcor announces significant oil discovery in block 2813a (pel83), orange basin, offshore Namibia The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia; NAMCOR with 10% carried interest, in conjunction with its partners Galp Energia (80%, operator) and Custos (10%), is excited to announce a significant oil discovery in the Mopane-1X exploration well, situated in the PEL83, Orange Basin, offshore Namibia. Following the initial announcement on January 2, 2024, PEL 83 JV partners have now confirmed the discovery of a substantial column of light oil in high-quality, […] today10 January, 2024
