insert_link Africa Zimbabwe targets elephant population in drought response Bloomberg reports that approximately 200 elephants will be targeted from the nation’s population of over 100,000. Park officials say the overall elephant population is double what the national parks can sustain. Tinashe Farawo, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said the cull falls within the country’s permitted hunting quota. According to Farawo, the elephants will be removed from regions where their population has become unsustainable. The culling […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics NSA informal cross-border trade study reveals gender disparities The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has released the findings of a study conducted in November 2023 on informal cross-border trade. According to the report, Namibia exported goods valued at N$9.1 million and imported goods worth N$1.2 million during the period under review. The NSA's Executive for Economic Statistics, Abel Sindano, emphasized the importance of informal cross-border trade in the region. He said that it plays a critical role in sustaining […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe considers elephant culling for food amid drought Zimbabwe is considering culling elephants for the first time since 1988 as the country grapples with a devastating drought. Environment Minister Sithembiso Nyoni told lawmakers in Mount Hampden, near Harare, that discussions are underway to cull elephants and distribute the meat to drought-stricken communities in need of protein. This move comes as Zimbabwe faces one of the worst droughts in recent decades, leaving many communities food insecure. According to Bloomberg […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 48
insert_link Namibia Namibia and Kenya renew diplomatic relations Namibia hosted diplomatic consultations in Windhoek on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, led by Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, and Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Notable attendees included Deputy Executive Director Sabine Böhlke-Möller from the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation and the Head of Bilateral and Cooperation. The strong relationship between Kenya and Namibia dates […] todaySeptember 10, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics Green Hydrogen Commissioner gives a progress update Namibia's green hydrogen plans have attracted interest from several countries, including European nations. At a press conference in Windhoek on Wednesday, Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe gave an update on the progress of these projects. Mnyupe said that Namibia is currently developing about eight green hydrogen projects that are at various stages. Among these, the Daures project is nearing completion, with expectations to finalise by the end of […] todayAugust 28, 2024 18
insert_link Oshiwambo O Walvis bay Collidor Group otayi londodha oshikondo shiiyenditho noshoku tuta oondongelwa moshitopolwa kombinga yetukuko lyo Mpox. O Walvis bay Corridor Group tayiti etukuko olili mokati kookume kopaipindi mo SADC,niipotha ya lopotwa mo DRC nomo S.A. Omunambelewa gomakwatathano mo Walvis bay Coridor Group Maria Paulus okwati otaya indile aanapambuliko ya kale yeli ohanda nuukeka ,nokwiiyutha wo komilandu dhegameno dhoka dha tulwapo. Taya indile wo aanipambuliko ya kale ya ngungumana noku yanda engwangwano pethimbo lyetukuko ndika. ta gwedhako kutya oyena uupangelogona wuukalinawa moondjila oonene dhoka dheya kwatakanitha kiishiindalongo. […] todayAugust 20, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Southern Africa responds swiftly to mpox concerns, remains open and safe for tourism In light of recent global health declarations regarding Mpox, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance reaffirms that Southern Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination for tourism. The Tourism Alliance emphasises the region’s swift and coordinated response to the situation, while highlighting the minimal risk to travellers. On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the […] todayAugust 20, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Namibians will never forget SADC’s support: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said Namibia will never forget the solidarity Sadc leaders displayed during President Hage Geingob's passing. Speaking in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday during the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Organ Troika Summit, he assumed the office of President in the wake of one of the most challenging and harrowing moments in the history of post-independent Namibia. He said Namibians are grateful […] todayAugust 18, 2024 18
insert_link Oshiwambo Dr Nangolo Mbumba opamwe nosheendo shaye ovafika mo Harare sha Zimbabwe Omupresident Dr Nangolo Mbumba okwafika mo Harare sha Zimbabwe oku kufa ombinga moshongalele shawedwapo oshi 44, shomapangelo nomitwe doilyolongo yo SADEC. Omupresident opamwe nosheendo shaye ovelidenga olweendo okuya ko Zimabwe onghela, mefiku omo twoo adimbuluka edalo laye newanifo lomido 83. Oshongalele oshi 44 shomapangelo nomitwe doilyolongo yo SADC, oshili tashi unganekwa noku kwatelewa komesho ku Zimbabwe. Olopota oyati oshongalele oshili tashi lalakanene oku xwaxwameka omatungululo noku patukununa eemito deyokomesho talikalele […] todayAugust 16, 2024 12
