Brazil donates millions to Namibian food security

Brazil donates millions to Namibian food security

The government of Brazil has donated an additional US.dollars 120 000 to Namibia’s food security project through the World Food Programme. This is aside from an earlier donation of N$2.28 million made in August. Brazil’s Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, during the opening of the second diplomatic consultations between Namibia and Brazil on Monday, said Brazil is supporting projects aimed at enhancing the food […]

December 5, 2023 9

Namibia

Justice ministry on track with legislative reforms: Dausab

The Ministry of Justice, through the Directorate of Legislative Drafting and the Office of the Attorney General, continues to make progress regarding the legislative reforms in Namibia, Minister Yvonne Dausab has said. During her briefing at the Government Communication Centre on Monday, Dausab said the ministry has enabled the passing of 12 Bills through Parliament this year to address shortcomings in the ability to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. […]

December 5, 2023 17

Business / Economics

Market Watch – 4 December

Find out what has been happening in the world of vehicle sales in this week's Business Report Market Watch with local economist Angelique Bock. https://iono.fm/e/1387225

December 5, 2023 23

Business / Economics

Jose Kahuna on personal finance – Part 16

The Business Report has been bringing you a series of personal finance lessons from business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna - here is part 16. https://iono.fm/e/1386945

December 5, 2023 12

Business / Economics

The Alexforbes Lead Story – 4 December

Namibia has been very active at the COP28 Conference in Dubai and the news team's Angie Scholtz caught up with Presidential Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe, to get an update about what has been taking place. https://iono.fm/e/1387017

December 5, 2023 16

Environment

COP28 Namibian pavilion: powering progress with nature

In the inaugural session of COP28, Namibian House strategically delved into sustainable financing, unravelling financial mechanisms aligned with environmental and social justice goals. This imperative for a just energy transition was underscored, emphasizing how embracing sustainable energy not only mitigates risks but ensures fair access, fostering long-term economic and social well-being. The second session, hosted by RMB Namibia & Capricorn Group, unfolded an exciting afternoon at the Namibian House. The […]

December 5, 2023 12

Entertainment

Namibia partners with Japanese bank on green initiatives

Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation in economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Meanwhile, according to Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe the agreement, signed at COP28, focuses on financing carbon-capturing projects.

December 4, 2023 29

Namibia

Namfisa hosts public consultations on Consumer Credit Bill

Namfisa spokesperson, Victoria Muranda, has revealed that as part of the mandate given to them by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to spearhead the drafting of the Consumer Credit Bill they have been hosting numerous public consultations.

December 4, 2023 13

Namibia

Namibia’s blood stocks still dangerously low

The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is still currently experiencing a shortage of blood says Supervisor of Marketing and Donor Relations, Titus Shivute, explaining that the country currently only has five days of blood supply banked. According to Shivute, the Service needs “over 170 blood donations daily in order to meet the demand for blood in hospitals”, with 9-12 days of supply banked being ideal.

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