30 October-07 November 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Key Developments and Global Trends

30 October-07 November 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Key Developments and Global Trends

Namibia's Agricultural Growth: The Namibia Berries Project Expansion The Namibia Berries Project is setting its sights on significant expansion. The project plans to grow by 75 hectares annually, targeting 240 hectares by 2026. The ambitious vision, shared by founder Michael Rodenburg, aims for long-term growth, with a potential reach of 500 hectares, depending on funding and community development. This expansion is poised to make a substantial impact on […]

November 7, 2024 8

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Foreign Affairs Talks Trump 47th U.S. Presidency

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, becoming the second U.S. president to serve two nonconsecutive terms. Trump secured victories in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with leads in Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona. Here’s Penda Naanda, Executive Director in the International Relations and Cooperation ministry:

November 7, 2024 10

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Omunapolitika omukulu Tatekulu Nahas Angula ota gandja omaiuvo ge kushoka sheetitha ongundu tayi pangele ya Bostwana yi kanithe omahogololo

Ongundu tayi pangele mo Bostwana ndjoka ya kala koshipundi omimvo dha thika 58 oya kanitha omahogololo ngoka ga ningwa metitatu. Oongundu dhoompilameno odhiimanga kumwe oku kondjitha ongundu tayi pangele. Ongundu yo Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), oya lela oshilongo okuza pemanguluko lyasho ku Britain mo 1966. Omupresitend Mokgweetsi Masisi nena okwa zimine noku taambako kutya oya kanitha omahogololo. Omunapolitika omukulu Tatekulu Nahas Angula ota gandja omaiuuvo ge OSHI Nahas Angula 1 […]

November 1, 2024 14

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MPs face disciplinary action for absconding parliament

By Eric Mhunduru Parliamentary chief whips have agreed with the Speaker of Parliament to discipline members of parliament for boycotting Monday and Tuesday's sitting. The absenteeism forced finance minister of finance Ipumbu Shiimi to cancel the mid-term budget review presentation. LPM chief whip Utaara Mootu said this was cheap politics and embarrassing to the electorate. "So, the lack of quorum has really led to concerns, not only just from the members of […]

October 30, 2024 4

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ANC reiterates its support for the Palestinian people

In S.A, the ANC reit erates its support for the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The national executive committee commended government’s submission of evidence to the International Court of Justice on the alleged genocide by Israel. Addressing the media in Boksburg, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula urged the international community to condemn the escalating violence against Palestinians and Lebanon, calling for a ceasefire […]

October 30, 2024 26

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The Pentagon says 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are in Russia

The Pentagon says some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to eastern Russia for training - triple its previous estimate. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The number was released soon after NATO confirmed that North Korean troops had been dispatched to assist Russia. ABC news reports that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday that this development signifies "a significant escalation" in North Korea's participation in the […]

October 29, 2024 40

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UNAM student develops AI app to detect brain tumours

By: Valeria Handobe A University of Namibia (Unam) final-year Computer Science student has developed an AI-powered application to detect and classify brain tumours from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans. Douglas Mashonganyika developed the free app, the Medalgo application, as part of his final-year research project. Mashonganyika said his childhood brain tumour diagnosis inspired him to create the Medalgo to save people's lives. “The inspiration that I got from this is a […]

October 29, 2024 17

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PDM calls out tender award to controversial company

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has raised concerns over the awarding of the tender for printing and producing ballot papers to Ren-Form CC, a company they claim is embroiled in corruption allegations. The party's secretary-general, Manuel Ngaringombe, voiced objections, citing the company's history of alleged irregularities in previous contracts. Ngaringombe referred to reports from last year, accusing Ren-Form CC of inflating a tender for the Suburban government by nearly 400 […]

October 22, 2024 26

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National Assembly speaker visits Cuba to cement ties

Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi is on a week-long official visit to Cuba with the Cuba-Namibia Parliamentary Friendship Group. The visit intends to strengthen legislative cooperation and includes meetings with President Lazo Hernández and other key Cuban parliamentary leaders. Here is the Senior Public Relations Officer of the National Assembly, Sacky Kadhikwa.

October 21, 2024 15