insert_link Local 2024 Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe World Children’s Day activities are held in over 130 countries to provide a platform for children to speak out about their concerns and advocate for children being left behind. Windhoek, 11 November 2024: Following the regional tradition of World Children’s Day celebration which started in Kazangula, Botswana in 2021, this year, over 200 children and Heads of State from seven SADC countries will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from […] todayNovember 12, 2024 22
insert_link Local FNB First to Launch Enhanced Cross-Border Payments with BankservAfrica’s TCIB Solution 11 November 2024 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Cross-border payments are a lifeline for many people and businesses in Africa. These customers rely on fast, secure, and cost-effective payment offerings to manage the daily transfer of funds to friends, associates, and family members in other countries. To meet the evolving needs of its customers, FNB has partnered with BankservAfrica for its Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) system. This solution will […] todayNovember 12, 2024 7
insert_link Local Inauguration of New UNAM Facilities in Katima Mulilo for Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies In the bilateral cooperation between the Governments of the Republic of Namibia and the Federal Republic of Germany, it was agreed, among others, to support the environment and tourism sector. Germany, through KfW Development Bank, provided financial support to extend the UNAM Katima Mulilo Campus. The cooperation included the development of related academic and research programs and the construction of the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies. On 5th […] todayNovember 6, 2024 18
insert_link Africa SA’s Democratic Alliance calls for independent recount in Mozambique’s presidential election The Democratic Alliance is calling on the Southern African Development Community to demand an independent recount of Mozambique's recent presidential election. It cites serious irregularities and political violence, including vote tampering and intimidation.DA member of Parliament Emma Louise Powell has expressed concerns about the threats to democracy in Mozambique. todayOctober 30, 2024 14
insert_link 3 Oshiwambo SADC tapula oshiwana mo Mozambique shikalekepo ombili pefimbo oidjemo yomahoololo yateelelika Omunashipundi woshikondo shelongelo kumwe , lopolitika netanga leameno mokati koilyolongo yo SADC ota pula ovakufimbinga mo Mozambique vakwashilipaleke kutya ombili nengungumano oya kalekwapo pefimbo taku shiivifwa oidjemo yomahoololo moshilongo. Molopota yapitifwa omandaxa koDr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, oo yoo eli omupresident wa Tanzania, okwa pula ombili oyo ipangele moshilongo osho pefimbo eli. Endilo oleya pefimbo kwa lopotwa efyo lomunapolitika Paulo Guambe, wongudu yo lPODEMOS, oshoyo omunaveta wongudu oyo , Elvino Dias, […] todayOctober 23, 2024 11 3
insert_link Africa ECN rejects three presidential candidates’ nomination Ally Angula By: Josia Shigwedha The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has rejected Ally Angula, Else Chen, and Jeremia Kaambo's applications to contest as presidential candidates in the November election. The Commission's chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, said the three independent candidates failed to meet some provisions. Nghikembua added that the ECN had extended the public sitting to allow rejected candidates to rectify their nominations. "The extension has been granted to afford […] todayOctober 16, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Lesotho needs constitutional reforms to help gain political stability – but the latest attempt is flawed By Hoolo 'Nyane, University of Limpopo Lesotho, a small country landlocked by South Africa, has been struggling to make constitutional reforms since the advent of coalition politics in 2012. It needs the reforms to address political instability which has been a feature of the country for more than five decades. The judiciary, security agencies and civil service have been politicised, resulting in the institutions being […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 24
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 37
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 48