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

Economic development

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Business / Economics

New Global alliance for women’s health could help boost global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040

  A new World Economic Forum report released today shows that closing the women’s health gap would allow more women to live healthier, higher-quality lives, and provide an unprecedented boost to the global economy. Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve Lives and Economies, developed in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute, analyses the health conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women and quantifies the health gap […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 18

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Namibia

Chief Isaack calls for unity among Nama clans

  The Chief of the /Hai-/Khaua Traditional Authority, Johannes Isaack, has called for unity amongst all Nama traditional authorities, and urged them to focus on the plight of their people. Isaack during the first meeting of the/Hai-/Khaua Traditional Authority at Berseba recently said many traditional authorities in the region are embroiled in leadership fights, which further divides the community and has further negative consequences. “I am of the opinion that […]

todayJanuary 17, 2024 26

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Press Releases

Rwanda and European Investment Bank agree new Critical Raw Materials investment partnership

              Rwandan President Kagame and European Commission President von der Leyen witness agreement Rwanda first country in Africa to partner with EIB to unlock critical raw materials investment New cooperation will strengthen cooperation to identify investment opportunities, scale up investment in critical raw material supply chain and increase recycling Rwanda and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a Joint Declaration enabling a strategic […]

todayDecember 19, 2023 8

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Namibia

Iipumbu commends Germany for supporting the growth of small enterprises

  The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has received equipment worth N.dollars 3.5 million from the German government through its development and cooperation agency, GIZ, aimed at supporting small business activities. These include eight vehicles and industrial machinery, including an industrial rotary cutter, dye sublimation printer, industrial iron and 3D printers. The donation also included laptops, printers, office chairs, laser printers and colour printers. Industrialisation and trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu, […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 15

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Namibia

Women should not be spectators but real actors in economy: Ndjaleka

!Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor, Susan Ndjaleka has urged women and girls in her constituency to fully participate in the development of the oil, gas and green hydrogen industries that are set to take off in the constituency. She said women and girls should receive fair recognition in all economic programmes and projects that will be implemented in these industries. Ndjaleka who was speaking at the commemoration of International Human Rights Day […]

todayDecember 12, 2023 10

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Local

Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) Appoints Nicky Katapa Mutenda as Chief Financial Officer

The Bank announces the appointment of Nicky Katapa Mutenda as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from December 18, 2023, for a period of 5 years. Nicky’ appointment follows a meticulous selection process conducted by a panel of six distinguished individuals drawn from the DBN Board and by external experts. Commenting on Nicky’ appointment, John Steytler, DBN CEO, expressed unwavering confidence in Nicky as a capable candidate with […]

todayNovember 30, 2023 47

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Namibia

Nedbank fuels scientific education with N$450,000 donation to UNAM / AMT mobile planetarium

Addressing educational disparities in Namibia, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Nedbank Namibia has made a substantial contribution of four hundred and fifty thousand Namibia dollars (N$450,000) to the University of Namibia (UNAM) / AMT Mobile Planetarium. The handover ceremony took place at the UNAM premises on 23 November 2023. The initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of science education, especially in remote […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 68

rural urban migration
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Environment

An Overview: Impact of rural urban migration on agriculture

By: Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock and Rangeland Management Rural-urban migration refers to the movement of people from rural to urban areas, or simply from villages to towns or cities. This migration is triggered by several socioeconomic factors, such as employment, business, education, and health, among others. In Namibia, the phenomenon is particularly conspicuous, as evidenced by the influx of people from rural to urban areas in recent years in […]

todayNovember 15, 2023 12

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Africa

Guyana Deserves to Develop its Oil and Gas, and so does Africa

At a time when both African and Caribbean nations are making great strides towards developing recently discovered oil and gas reserves, countries whose development was driven by hydrocarbons are accelerating efforts to transition to a renewable energy future. This transition has seen wealthy nations establish a ‘green agenda,’ one which does not take into consideration Africa’s economic needs. The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org), therefore, strongly calls for an end to […]

todayNovember 2, 2023 7

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