Africa

Windhoek hosts disaster risk reduction conference

The 9th Africa Regional Platform and 8th High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 22 to 24 October. As Africa faces ongoing droughts, severe flooding, and cyclones, policymakers, and disaster experts will meet in Windhoek to address these issues. Here's Rhingo Mutambo, Chief Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister.

21 October, 2024

Oshiwambo

Oprograma yo mapungulo omeva menenedu la Africa yatulwa moilonga

Minister wounamapya Calle Schlettwein okwa tula moilonga oprograma yomapungulo omeva menenedu la Africa. Minister Schlettwein ota kulopotwa ali akalelapo Namibia pefimbo loshiindingili shoneudo shokudimbuluka omeva osho sha ningilwa ko Cairo Egypt. Oprograma ota kulopotwa ya pula etulomoilonga loshimaliwa shee N$649 billion. Meengundafana do Future Media news, daningwa pamwe nao eli omupopiliko wouminsity wounamapya Simon Nghipandulwa, okwati minister pefimbo loshipopiwa shaye okwa denga omufindo nghene oilyolongo ya Africa yapumbwa okutula koshivalo […]

16 October, 2024

Africa

17 African countries to send satellites into orbit

Falling launch costs have given African countries a chance to send their satellites into orbit. The BBC reports that to date, a total of 17 African countries have put more than 60 satellites into orbit and, along with Senegal, both Djibouti and Zimbabwe have also watched their first satellites become operational during the past 12 months.

15 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Ojoma Ochai talks innovation during Namibia visit

Co-Creation Hub is helping Africa move towards a future of innovation and growth by using technology in different sectors. The hub also supports creative entrepreneurs with programs to prepare for investment, build ecosystems, and conduct research. The hub’s Managing Director, Ojoma Ochai talks about her visit to Namibia.

15 October, 2024

Oshiwambo

President Joe Biden oteya oku talelapo mo Angola.

Omupresident wa US Joe Biden, moshivike twa taalela okwa teelelika akakale atalelapo oshi shiindalongo Angola. Omukwateli komesho woshilongo sha US ota kakala mo Angola okudja mo 13-15 October 2024, osho shatalika tashi ka kala olweendo laye lotete okuuya moilyolongo ya Africa, okudja nghene aanifililwe oku kala omukwateli komesho woshilongo osho. Olweendo laye oleya konima yokudja molweendo ko Berlin, oko Biden atalika aliko talalakanene oku nghonopeka ekwatafano noshilongo Gemany nokwa […]

4 October, 2024

South Africa

SA’s Ramaphosa outlines G20 priorities at the United Nations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country will focus on climate financing, United Nations reform, and fair vaccine distribution as it prepares to assume the presidency of the G20 summit next year. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, he highlighted the urgency of addressing Africa’s under-development and tackling global inequality.

26 September, 2024

Namibia

President Nangolo Mbumba calls for action at Summit of the Future

President Nangolo Mbumba, speaking at the Summit of the Future, said it represents a timely and pressing call to choose a path toward peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. In his opening address at the summit, which Namibia is co-facilitating with Germany, President Mbumba urged UN member states to pool their resources and tackle global crises directly. Meanwhile, African countries are struggling with crippling debt burdens, spending more on […]

24 September, 2024

Africa

Africa is the world’s largest market for Guinness beer – how its ad campaigns exploit men

By Jordanna Matlon, American University Africa is the world’s largest market for Guinness beer (and Nigeria is second only to Britain for the most consumers in one country). The Irish brand’s success on the continent is regarded as a trailblazing business model. And that has a lot to do with their advertising campaigns over the years. Award-winning sociologist Jordanna Matlon recently published a research paper that analyses […]

23 September, 2024

Africa

Africans who apply for Schengen visas face high rejection rates – migration scholar explains why

By Mehari Taddele Maru, European University Institute Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their mutual borders. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals which would allow them to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in […]

20 September, 2024