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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Transparency

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World

South Sudan opposition protests party registration fee hike

    South Sudanese opposition parties protested Monday at an "exorbitant" $50,000 fee to register ahead of the fragile country's first ever elections, branding it a slap in the face for democracy. The world's youngest nation is due to go to the polls by the end of the year under a 2018 peace deal, although the United Nations and others say key obstacles still need to be overcome if they […]

todayMarch 25, 2024 25

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Local

Transparency key to Integrated Reporting – Nuyoma

    New Generation Reporting took centre stage this week when the Capricorn Group, in partnership with GreymatterFinch, hosted yet another Investor Relations Workshop. The event, held on Tuesday at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek, was attended by players from various sectors of the Namibian economy, including listed companies on the Namibian Stock Exchange, private firms, and state-owned entities. Capricorn Group CEO David Nuyoma emphasized that the new Integrated Reporting […]

todayMarch 19, 2024 16

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Business / Economics

Donor-advised funds: US regulators are scrambling to catch up with the boom in these charitable giving accounts

DAFs more or less operate as a mini foundation. Wong Yu Liang/Moment via Getty Images   By Brian Mittendorf, The Ohio State University   A revolution in charitable giving is underway due to the growth of donor-advised funds in the United States. Known widely as DAFs, these financial accounts are designated for charitable giving. Donors can get an immediate tax deduction by putting money or other assets into the accounts, […]

todayMarch 19, 2024 4

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Business / Economics

N-Soft Spearheads Digital Sovereignty and Economic Intelligence with New Burundi Partnership

    N-Soft is set to revolutionize revenue mobilization in Burundi, a nation of just over 13 million people with a 4.0% growth rate, through the imminent deployment of the Gambling Management System (GMS), its disruptive governance solution for the gambling sector. Because of the lack of transparency in the industry, millions of dollars in revenue go unreported and untaxed every year. However, up until now, the national authorities have […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024 15

Local

City of Windhoek provides clarity and context in response to the New Era Newspaper Article titled “City is broke: Kandjeke”.

    The City of Windhoek (City) has noted with concern the article published in the New Era newspaper on 19th February 2024. While appreciating the media's role in keeping the public informed, we find the headline and context provided sensational and unfortunate since such selective journalistic exploits have the potential to cause unprovoked panic among the entire chain of our stakeholders and residents alike. It is crucial for journalists […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024 17

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Africa

Bridging the Data Trust Gap: 2024 RegTech Confab Set to Unlock Africa’s Economic Potential

  Data-Driven Transparency and Compliance in the Digital Financial Ecosystem in Africa.     In an era defined by digital transformation, data has become the cornerstone of innovation and progress, particularly within Africa's burgeoning financial landscape. With Sub-Saharan Africa spearheading the global adoption of Mobile Money, boasting over 218 million active accounts according to GSMA's State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023, the region stands poised to leverage […]

todayFebruary 20, 2024 11

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South Africa

RISE Mzansi Reveals Major Donor and Funding Approach

South Africa's RISE Mzansi has transparently disclosed its contributors whose donations meet the submission and declaration criteria set by the Electoral Commission. The largest contributor, Rebecca Oppenheimer, donated 15 million rand. Makashule Gana of RISE Mzansi underscored that, unlike established political parties, they do not receive taxpayer funding, highlighting their distinct financial model. This disclosure aligns with the party's commitment to transparency and accountability in the electoral process.  

todayFebruary 19, 2024 9

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Namibia

President Geingob supported freedom of speech and journalist safety: Aochamub

    By Andreas Thomas   Former President Hage Geingob was a staunch believer in the rule of law, particularly in freedom of speech, media freedom, and the safety of journalists. This is how the late president’s former press secretary, Albertus Aochamub, who is currently the Namibian Ambassador to France, remembered his former principal. “What was important was his belief in the rule of law. And press freedom for him […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 9

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Africa

bird TenX: 10 African projects that show the power and versatility of blockchain technology

    By Okwi Okoh, bird story agency   1. Catch of the Day (Senegal) The Bleu comme la mer platform connects fishermen and customers directly, eliminating brokers and financial gatekeepers. Payments for seafood can be made in Bitcoin, Ether and Tezos. Details like species, location, and dates are recorded by fishermen and shared with buyers on the blockchain as an attempt to reduce overfishing and waste. 2. Private Property […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 10

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