insert_link South Africa Kenya Airways Resumes Flights to Kinshasa as Detained Employees Released Kenya Airways announced the resumption of flights to Kinshasa after the release of two detained employees by military authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The airline had suspended flights to the DRC capital following the "unlawful" arrest of its staff, who were detained for more than two weeks. The employees, working at Kenya Airways' Kinshasa office, were reportedly detained due to missing customs documentation on cargo. Kenya Airways emphasized […] todayMay 7, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics 18-25 April 2024: Weekly Economic Wrap: Insights into Key Developments Across Africa and Beyond Weekly Economics As the global economy navigates through a myriad of challenges and opportunities, significant developments unfold across various sectors, shaping the economic landscape. Here's a recap of the noteworthy events from the past week: Namibia's Mining Sector: A Pillar of Growth The mining sector in Namibia continues to showcase robust performance, with the Chamber of Mines reporting impressive figures for the 2023 financial year. Total turnover soared to N$51.5 billion, marking […] todayApril 25, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Minister Settles Travel Allowance Debt as ACC Confirms The executive director of higher education, training, and innovation, Alfred van Kent, confirmed that Minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi has completely repaid the travel allowance debt owed to the ministry. Earlier, Paulus Noa, director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission, had instructed Kandjii-Murangi and her personal assistant, Lungenesia Uaseupuani, to return a combined sum of N$69,000 out of N$952,000 received in travel allowances for 2022. The deadline for repayment was set by Noa […] todayApril 24, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Hundreds rally in Niger’s capital to push for U.S. military departure Hundreds rallied in Niger's capital urging the exit of U.S. troops, following the ruling junta's decision to terminate a military agreement with the United States and accept Russian military instructors- according to Reuters reports. The demonstrators, reminiscent of past anti-French protests, marched through central Niamey waving Nigerien flags, echoing the sentiment that led to the withdrawal of France's forces after a coup last year. todayApril 15, 2024 8
insert_link World Oppenheimer wins big at Oscars Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer was the big winner at this year's Academy Awards, taking home 7 Oscars at the ceremony in Los Angeles. The three-hour film about the scientist known as the 'Father of the Atomic Bomb' won three of the night's four major awards. Ira Spitzer reports. todayMarch 11, 2024 12
insert_link 2 Namibia Namibia Launches Bioeconomy Strategy to Foster National Development Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, announced the implementation of the Bioeconomy strategy on Wednesday, approved by Cabinet in November 2019. The strategy, effective from 2024 to 2029, aims to accelerate biotechnology for national development, contributing to poverty alleviation and fostering sustainable economic growth. Kandjii-Murangi emphasized the collaborative efforts with the National Commission on Research Science and Technology , as well as the support from the Food […] todayMarch 7, 2024 65 2
