insert_link Business / Economics Spotlight Feature – 21 March 2024 Laimi finds out more about BCX MD, Dirk van Niekerk. https://iono.fm/e/1418370 todayMarch 22, 2024 77
insert_link Namibia Angolan national trampled by elephant An Angolan national has died after being attacked by an elephant in the Uukolonkadi-Ruacana conservancy. Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says that the deceased and others were attempting to chase the elephant from a field. todayMarch 22, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Namibian delegation to attend 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Peter Katjavivi, will lead a delegation of members of parliament to attend the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly in Geneva, Switzerland from 23 to 27 March. While there, members are expected to participate in meetings of IPU statutory bodies, such as the governing council and standing committees ranging from the human rights of parliamentarians to what parliamentary action to take regarding the protracted conflict in […] todayMarch 22, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia may tap its trillion dollar oil & gas windfall to fuel renewables ambitions. By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Namibia has been advancing extensive oil and gas exploration, and making substantial discoveries. Portuguese oil and gas company recently announced another discovery of “a significant column” of light oil in high-quality reservoirs. A press statement from Galp on March 15, confirmed the find at the Mopane-2X well in the larger Orange Basin, off the Namibian Coast, adding to its oil discovery […] todayMarch 20, 2024 49
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 19 March 2024 Michelle speaks to First Rand economist Ruusa Nandago about the recently released preliminary National Census results. https://iono.fm/e/1417573 todayMarch 20, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 19 March 2024 David speaks to RDJ Group CEO, David Jarrett, to find out more about their latest publication. https://iono.fm/e/1417572 todayMarch 20, 2024 28
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation pledges N$1 million towards building a desert-based economy in Maltahöhe district On Friday, 15 March 2024, the Capricorn Foundation and Wolwedans Foundation officially launched a unique partnership in Maltahöhe. The Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$1 million towards the Wolwedans Foundation's flagship initiative, RuralRevive: Building a Desert-based Economy, showcasing its dedication to economic advancement, sustainable development and the empowerment of the Maltahöhe community. Capricorn Foundation's generous contribution will go towards the establishment and enhancement of six work packages, including Horticulture […] todayMarch 19, 2024 16
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek supports sustainable feeding schemes Aiming to keep children in school while nourished, Bank Windhoek donated N$252,000 to Imago Dei Welfare and Poverty Relief. Imago Dei facilitated the feeding scheme from August 2023 with feeding programmes and soup kitchens to feed over 1700 children in five regions. The feeding scheme was successfully implemented through schools by a team of volunteers, learners, and teachers who assisted in preparing and serving meals. Imago Dei, whose ultimate […] todayMarch 18, 2024 18
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek celebrates central estate agents The annual Bank Windhoek Central Estate Agents Awards ceremony took place in Windhoek on Friday, 15 March 2024. The event was hosted to award real estate agents for their dedication to the development of the property market in Namibia. Awarded as the top three central agencies were Aqua Real Estate Trust in first place, Rightmove Properties Windhoek in second place, and Just Property Group in third place. Recognised […] todayMarch 18, 2024 18