insert_link Uncategorized 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 […] todayNovember 7, 2024 5
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek Partners with Afreximbank on Trade Finance Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer, Claire Hobbs, announced the bank’s excitement in partnering with Afreximbank for the Trade Finance Seminar and Workshop. “We look forward to learning, exchanging views, and ideas with subject matter experts, and exploring areas for collaboration as trade finance is a strategic focus for the Bank,” Hobbs stated. Bank Windhoek’s Head for Investment Banking, Gideon Vos, will be a panellist, discussing the theme: “Sustaining Financing […] todayNovember 6, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Africa Collective Expands Davos 2025 Agenda with Afreximbank Africa Collective, with support from Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat, will host expanded Africa-focused events during Davos 2025. The program, running from January 20 to 24 alongside the World Economic Forum, will include new sessions and partner spaces to promote African economic and investment priorities. Lead partners Novartis and Standard Bank, along with supporting partners Old Mutual and Ventures Platform, are backing the initiative. todayNovember 6, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Afreximbank to Partner with Africa Collective at Davos 2025 Afreximbank has been announced as the Host Partner for Africa Collective and the AfCFTA Secretariat at Davos 2025, alongside the World Economic Forum reports CNBCAfrica. This strategic partnership aims to highlight African trade and investment opportunities on a global stage, promoting collaborations for Africa’s development. Africa Collective, a platform for pan-African and international stakeholders, encourages the exchange of ideas and collaboration on opportunities across the continent. todayOctober 1, 2024 26
insert_link Africa South Africa to host ‘Kalahari Conference’ of the BAL – African basketball round-up By Silalei Shani via bird story agency This month’s basketball news roundup includes: KPA going undefeated in the revamped FIBA Africa Women’s Championship Cup qualifiers and reclaiming the title, Stephane Konate retires at 43 after an illustrious career, among others. For the first time in its history, Central African basketball team Bangui Sporting Club has qualified for the Basketball Africa League after playing a series of back-to-back narrowly won games […] todayNovember 17, 2023 7