insert_link Business / Economics Salomo Hei of High Economic Intelligence tackles Davos talks, and their impact on Namibia The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from today until 19 January 2024. Key sessions and reports at Davos will look at how climate change affects health, how to close the women's health gap, and how digital tools can transform healthcare. We asked the Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, Salomo Hei whether talks in Davos would affect middle-income countries like Namibia. todayJanuary 15, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics The Year of Expectations: Converting uncertainty into opportunity By Josef Kefas Sheehama This time of year is always a welcome opportunity to reflect on what is most important. His Excellency Dr Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has declared 2024 as “The Year of Expectations”. As Namibia approaches the general elections in 2024, there is immense pressure on political leaders to tackle these economic challenges and implement policies that will deliver an inclusive […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics United Kingdom inflation rates fall Inflation in the UK has dropped to under 4% - the lowest it's been in more than two years. UK Chancellor (finance minister) Jeremey Hunt says he's cautiously optimistic. todayDecember 20, 2023 6
insert_link Opinion Pieces China’s high-quality development presents new opportunities for Namibia’s modernization By Josef Kefas Sheehama As the world economy is facing a tough situation in 2023, with probably tougher prospects for 2024, China’s economic outlook carries global significance. China’s modernization stride will inject more certainty into the global economy. As Namibia's projected economy to 3.9% expansion in 2023 and a 3.4% growth in 2024, according to the Bank of Namibia's Economic Outlook, the smart partnership with China will elevate Namibia’s […] todayDecember 15, 2023 20
insert_link World Beijing hits back at Moody’s gloomier outlook Beijing says it was "unwarranted and flawed" for the credit rating agency Moody's to give a gloomier outlook on China. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 6, 2023 7
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.