African Insurance Organization’s 50th Conference in Namibia Pivots Focus to Climate Change Financing

African Insurance Organization’s 50th Conference in Namibia Pivots Focus to Climate Change Financing

Namibia is hosting the 50th Conference and Annual General As-sembly of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO), which focuses on the insurance industry’s financial contribution to climate change catastrophes. According to Sanlam Namibia Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tertius Stears, the conference seeks to promote insurance education that is relevant to African markets, specifically the financing of climate risks, agriculture and the devel-opment of sustainable businesses across […]

June 4, 2024 55

Environment

Agriculture Minister addresses World Water Forum

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, is attending the 10th World Water Forum under the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity” in Indonesia, Bali. The Minister addressed the Forum where he underscored Africa's commitment to water supply and sanitation, but on par with commitments to continental and global agreements. According to Schlettwein, Namibia is grappling with the worst drought it has faced in 100 years, threatening the country’s water security, […]

May 21, 2024 60

Namibia

Water Minister Attends 10th World Water Forum in Bali

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform minister, Calle Schlettwein, is representing Namibia at the 10th World Water Forum in Indonesia, Bali, themed "Water for Shared Prosperity." The Forum seeks to advance the outcomes of the UN-Water Conference in New York from March 2023, with Namibia's participation aiming to enhance water management and sharing with neighboring countries nationwide. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa.

May 21, 2024 59

Africa

More than half of Zimbabwean population needs food aid

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has revealed that more than half of the nation’s population of about 15 million people will immediately need food aid until March next year, as the country reels from the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon that’s already slashed corn output and led to a national state of disaster being declared. Bloomberg reports that the southern African nation’s rural areas are the most affected with 6 million […]

May 16, 2024 11

Africa

Ghana’s forests are being wiped out: what’s behind this and why attempts to stop it aren’t working

By John Tennyson Afele, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana has around 7.9 million hectares of forested land (35% of the total land area), according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Around 7.6 million hectares are primary or naturally regenerated forest, and around 297,000 hectares are planted forest. In 2022, Ghana lost 18,000 hectares of primary forest, a nearly 70% increase from […]

May 15, 2024 31

Namibia

Namibia eyes Artificial Intelligence for increased productivity

Artificial Intelligence can increase productivity in Namibia's agriculture, manufacturing sectors, healthcare, and transportation industries. However, Manager of Cyber Security at the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia, Cornelia Shipindo says that while AI promises progress and innovation, it also introduces new risks and challenges.

May 14, 2024 79

Namibia

Farmers union calls for government support in Zambezi region

The Chairperson of the Likwama Farmers Union, Alfred Chilinda has urged the government to provide seeds to rural farmers in the Zambezi region. Chilinda has called for a larger budget allocation to the agriculture sector to support struggling farmers.

May 14, 2024 74

Opinion Pieces

Artificial Intelligence powered attacks

By Ms. Cornelia Shipindo, Manager: Cyber Security, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology advances, Namibia stands at the threshold of unprecedented opportunities to reshape industries and elevate the quality of life for its citizens. From expanding productivity in agriculture and manufacturing to revolutionising healthcare delivery and transportation systems, the potential applications of AI appear boundless. However, amidst this wave of excitement […]

May 14, 2024 21

Business / Economics

Namibia, EU collaborate to strengthen fruit and vegetable value chain

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade, in collaboration with the Namibian Agronomic Board and funded by the European Union, has launched a series of workshops. The initiative, part of the EU-Namibia Economic Partnership Agreement support programme, aims to improve agricultural competitiveness by exploring new opportunities in the EU market. Ministry spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda.

May 13, 2024 53