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

Africa

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Business / Economics

IMF projects Namibia’s GDP growth to slow to 3.6% in 2024

The International Monetary Fund forecasts that real GDP growth in Namibia will slow to 3.6% in 2024, owing to global macroeconomic headwinds and tight monetary conditions. The fund released its World Economic Outlook Update on 16 July 2024. Similarly, the African Development Bank forecasts a decline in GDP to 3.3% for both 2024 and 2025, driven by weak global demand and a contraction in agriculture.

todayJuly 17, 2024 34

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YANGO, takes part in West African Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) to promote dynamic development of the digital sector in Senegal and West Africa

International ride-hailing service Yango, part of the global tech company Yango Group, actively participated in the West African Internet Governance Forum, which took place from July 10th to 12th, 2024 in Dakar Senegal. This event, under the theme “Disruptive Technologies: How Far Thus Far,” was a key regional platform for dialogue on Internet Governance, supported by the United Nations, the ECOWAS Commission convened and hosted by the Senegalese Government under […]

todayJuly 16, 2024 17

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Africa

Suicide bombings in Nigeria: tactic is back after a four-year break – security researcher offers 3 possible reasons

    By Al Chukwuma Okoli, Federal University Lafia     Nigeria’s first suicide bombing since 2020 took place in June 2024 with four coordinated attacks that killed at least 30 people. The attacks took place in Gwoza, a town in Borno State, north-east Nigeria. Gwoza was once the seat of the Islamic Caliphate declared by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014. Boko Haram is an extremist sect which aims for […]

todayJuly 16, 2024 17

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Burkina Faso apitifa oveta taikelele oushenge moshilongo shaye.

Etanga lopakwaita olo likwetele komesho oshilongo Burkina Faso' ola shiiva moshilongo ita mupitikwa  eeveta tadi popile oushenge. Eelopota odati ongudu yetanga lopakwata yo junta,  oyo ikwetele komesho oshilongo oya kelela oinyangadalwa aishe youshenge moshilongo, noya waimina oilyolongo ya Afria oyo ita ipopile eehombo doushege moshilongo,  nonande oilyolongo oinanghono mounyuni taipula opo eeveta doushenge dikale dapitikwa. Oo eli ominsiter youyuuki moshilongo osho  Edasso Rodrigue Bayala,   talombwele oikundaneki kutya,  o cabinet kongudu […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 26 2 4

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Africa

Kenya police say over 270 arrested for criminal acts during Tuesday protests

      Kenyan police said they have arrested more than 270 people masquerading as protesters who are suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies on Tuesday. Widespread looting and property damage was reported during the youth-led demonstrations in various cities across the country, which some protesters said had been infiltrated by "goons". "Security forces across the country singled out suspects found engaging in criminal activities in […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 31

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Business / Economics

Caltex brand returns to Namibia

      By Selma Ikela, via News on One   The Caltex brand is returning to Namibia six years after Astron Energy bought a majority share of the business. Chevron has appointed Bachmus to sell, market and distribute its oils and fuels using the Caltex brand. The two companies signed a long-term retail trademark licensing agreement to grow the Caltex-branded service stations nationwide. Caltex is a globally recognised premium […]

todayJuly 2, 2024 70

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Health / Medical

Africa races to increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, concerns rise over Europe’s control

          By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency     As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, Europe is seeking greater control in building and scaling of local manufacturing hubs. In June, France hosted the launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) an approximately US$1 billion project geared towards making vaccines more available in Africa - away from African soil. Only 2% of vaccines […]

todayJuly 2, 2024 51

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Africa

Study: A third of Africa’s great apes at risk from mining of transition metals

        Rising demand for the metals needed to power the global renewable energy transition potentially threatens more than a third of Africa’s great apes. Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos face potential fallout from current and future mining projects for these transition metals, particularly in West Africa. Direct and indirect potential impacts from mining on apes include habitat destruction, health threats from light pollution and disease transmission, […]

todayJuly 1, 2024 31

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