insert_link Namibia Statistics Agency Concludes Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey Statistics Agency has successfully concluded the fieldwork for the 2025/2026 Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which began on September 30 and wrapped up on October 20. This pilot survey was essential in preparing for the upcoming Main NHIES survey scheduled for March 2025. While the results from this pilot will remain internal and will not be published, they are crucial for ensuring the main survey effectively gathers high-quality data […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical More U.S infants dying since abortion access was overturned New research shows that hundreds of more infants have died in the United States than expected since the Supreme Court overturned abortion access in the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, more than 20 states have implemented bans or restrictions on the medical procedure. Toni Waterman has more. today22 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia A Call for Gratitude: SouthWest Africa People’s Organization Says Tobias Hainyeko Constituants Must Be Grateful Andreas Mwashekele, a member of the SouthWest Africa People's Organization executive for the Tobias Hainyeko constituency, encourages residents facing ongoing water and sanitation shortages to recognize the party's efforts in supporting their community. The SWAPO highlights that 34 years ago, the constituency was primarily farmland, but it has since evolved into a thriving residential area. He emphasizes that significant progress has been made in providing housing and essential services, marking […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Josef Kefas Sheehama Asserts That Green Bonds Are Essential for Namibia’s Sustainable Future Business and Economics researcher, Josef Kefas Sheehama, recently highlighted the importance of Green Bonds as a crucial financial tool for promoting sustainability in Namibia. Sheehama echoed the sentiments of the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, who emphasized the need for private sector engagement in combating climate change. today22 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama on Green Bonds In a recent discussion, Business and Economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama highlighted the importance of Green Bonds as a crucial financial tool for promoting sustainability in Namibia. Sheehama echoed the sentiments of the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, who emphasized the need for private sector engagement in combating climate change. Since 2005, many banks in Namibia have begun issuing Green Bonds to raise funds for sustainable initiatives. According to […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link Local Gibeon Set to Host Inaugural Trade Expo Gibeon, Hardap Region, Namibia – The Gibeon Village Council is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Gibeon Trade Expo, set to take place from 31 October to 02 November 2024 in Gibeon, Hardap Region. This landmark event aims to create viable opportunities to exhibit the best of Gibeon’s thriving agricultural business sectors while fostering economic growth and community engagement. The trade fair will bring together a wide array […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Urgent Parliamentary Debate on National Water Crisis Amid Gauteng Shortage Concerns To South Africa, where the DA has requested an urgent debate in Parliament on the ongoing national water crisis. This follows a warning from Rand Water in Gauteng about possible shortages if municipalities do not implement the necessary recommendations. The party’s George Michalakis calls for oversight of the national water task team and related departments, stating that the Gauteng provincial government has not acted quickly enough: today22 October, 2024
insert_link World Harris and Trump neck and neck in swing U.S states U.S Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are virtually neck and neck across the seven battleground states with just two weeks left of campaigning before the 2024 election - according to a new poll. A Washington Post-Schar School poll of more than 5,000 registered voters during the first half of October, found both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump with 47 percent support among those who said […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Mozambique Police Clash with Protesters Following Fatal Shootings of Opposition Figures On Monday, police in Mozambique fired teargas and live bullets at protesters in the capital, Maputo, who had gathered to demonstrate at the site where two opposition party figures were shot dead following a disputed election. CNBCAfrica reports that police officers used handguns while attempting to disperse the crowd. According to Adriano Nuvunga, director of Mozambique's Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, two journalists and a security guard were injured […] today22 October, 2024