insert_link Africa Future Media News, Top Stories: April 8th-12th https://youtu.be/iDrgOBLOjlo 🌍 Welcome to Future Media News! In this week's "Week in review," we bring you the latest updates on the most significant events shaping the world. From the heart of Namibia to international headlines, stay informed with our comprehensive coverage. Unemployment Protest: Michael Amushelelo and unemployed youth held a peaceful demonstration for the unemployment crisis.  Zuma's Electoral Victory: South Africa’s Electoral Court allows Jacob Zuma to run for the […] todayApril 12, 2024 12
insert_link Local GIPF hosts responsible investment symposium. The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is hosting a Responsible Investment Symposium (RIS) on 11 and 12 April 2024 in Windhoek. This unique event is dedicated to challenging thinking, broadening horizons, and engaging in honest debate about the relevance and practical impacts of the Responsible Investment and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) landscape and the Fund’s shared mandates. Leading partners, policymakers, investors, and expert specialists discuss pertinent issues […] todayApril 11, 2024 18
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukalelipo shilongo wa Brazil mo Namibia tatu omukumo ova Namibia vakufe ombinga moipindiki. Omukalelipo shilongo wa Brazil mo Namibia Vivian Loss Sanmartin, okwa twa omukumo ova Namibia va xwaxwameke oipindiki yavo tashi pitile momalweendo omatululilo shikepa okuya ko Brazil. Tapopi pefimbo letalelepo losheendo shova nangeshefa va Brazil osho shali shaningilwa pee mbelewa da ngoloneya moshitopolwa shErongo ko Swakopmund onghela , Sanmartin okwati okwa tala nghene pena omumbwe opo Namibia, adje momutumba oku talelapo oikondo ya yooloka yo mashingifilo noku ulika yoo oilongomwa yaye […] todayApril 11, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics Transforming Namibia’s economy with effective trade and industrial Policies Opinion Piece by Josef Kefas Sheehama The political climate in Namibia is among the African most tranquil and stable. In order enhance Namibia's potential growth rate, reforms must be put in place for the country's economy to continue on a sustainable path. One of the main obstacles to Namibia's industrial development, especially for small and medium-sized businesses, has been a lack of human and financial resources. Because institutions […] todayApril 11, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Coach Henk Botha explains Mboma’s return to 100m and 200m events Christine Mboma, an Olympic silver medalist, will make a comeback to the track after receiving clearance from World Athletics effective 5 April 2024. The sprinter, who was temporarily suspended by the WA Council in March 2023, has had her suspension lifted, allowing her participation in the 100m and 200m events. Here is Mboma’s Coach, Henk Botha with more. todayApril 10, 2024 59
insert_link Local Omaruru Open Chess Championships unveils new champion In a thrilling display of strategic brilliance, the Bank Windhoek 2024 Omaruru Open Chess Championships recently crowned a new champion, Mbitjita Kahuure, marking another milestone in Namibia’s chess landscape. The SI Gobs Secondary School and the Coastal Chess Association hosted the event. This year’s Championship, which is one of 18 events scheduled across Namibia as part of the National Grand Prix Series, witnessed the record-breaking participation of 70 enthusiastic […] todayApril 10, 2024 9
insert_link Local Breakthrough study on Critical Raw Materials Value Chains in Namibia launched The EU-funded AfricaMaVal project (AfricaMaVal.eu), implemented by the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) together with the Namibian company Odikwa Geoservices, launched the “Country Case Study Namibia” report, an assessment of the investment potentials in the Namibian mining sector on Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at the Auditorium of the Geological Survey of Namibia in Windhoek. The report gives an overview of the geological setting and […] todayApril 10, 2024 64
insert_link Local Governor! Gawaxab champions economic resilience and financial innovation at 2024 Cirrus investor conference The Bank of Namibia, participated in the 5th edition of the Cirrus Investor Conference. Taking place in Swakopmund between 9-10 April 2024, the conference drew development finance institutions, institutional asset managers, listed companies, state-owned enterprises, and Government Ministries, offices and agencies together to connect Namibian securities issuers and potential issuers, with investors from around the world. Speaking at the event, the Governor of the Bank, Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab provided […] todayApril 10, 2024 7
insert_link Local Perseverance drives real estate in the coast While celebrating their achievements and rewards for 2023 in the real estate industry at the annual Bank Windhoek Coastal Estate Agent Awards, estate agents said hard work and perseverance are essential for their business. The award ceremony took place on Friday, 5 April 2024, in Swakopmund. Estate agents and agencies received recognition from Bank Windhoek and its conveyancing partners, Dr. Werder Kauta and Hoveka CC. The estate agents’ […] todayApril 8, 2024 11