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World Leaders Bid Farewell to Statesman Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena Numerous global leaders gathered at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek over the weekend to pay their final respects and bid farewell to departed Namibian President Hage Geingob before he was buried on Sunday at Heroes Acre. The memorial service held on Saturday, was attended by representatives from 27 countries including […]
Bond Between Namibia and South Africa Unbreakable – Ramaphosa
By: Justicia Shipena South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reassured the enduring strength of the ties between Namibia and his country despite the recent passing of President Hage Geingob. Ramaphosa was in Namibia on Saturday to pay his respect and offer his condolences to former First Lady Monica Geingos at the late President’s residence […]
Alarming Rise in Cholera Cases Grips SADC Region…member states told to take urgent action against virus
Hertha Ekandjo Five SADC member states are grappling with ongoing cholera outbreaks, contributing to a staggering 73% of reported cases across Africa following the virus’ resurgence globally. Last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the global resurgence of cholera as a Grade 3 emergency, which requires a comprehensive response at national, regional, and […]
Paratus Botswana Secures Major Banking Clients
Staff Writer Paratus Botswana’s network has successfully secured partnerships with all major banks in Botswana, solidifying its position as a key player in the country’s telecommunications landscape. This achievement is complemented by the recent addition of Access Bank, a pan-African financial institution, to Paratus’ growing client portfolio. In an era where uninterrupted connectivity […]
AfCFTA Must Integrate Climate Protocols to Bolster Africa’s Resilience
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus African countries have been urged to strengthen their commitment to the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement by introducing environmental protocols to address climate challenges effectively. Already struggling with other macroeconomic challenges such as poverty and unemployment, Africa is also one of the continents vulnerable to climate change challenges. […]
Hyphen Gets N$95 Million Funding For Green Hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Hyphen, the company piloting the development of green hydrogen in Namibia has secured funding amounting to about N$95 million to propel engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic development initiatives associated with its projects. This followed the finalisation of a funding partnership agreement between Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). […]
Kelp Blue Pioneers Africa’s First Blue Bonds
By: Justicia Shipena Namibian kelp farmers, Kelp Blue, are set to become the first issuer of blue bonds in Namibia and Africa. The groundbreaking initiative was unveiled at the Namibian pavilion during COP28, marking a significant step towards financing investments in healthy oceans and blue economies aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14). Kelp […]
Namibia’s SACU Membership Under Scrutiny Amidst Geingob’s Critique
By: Justicia Shipena In the aftermath of President Hage Geingob’s recent critique of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) restrictions, questions have arisen about Namibia’s commitment to the partnership. Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu emphasises the necessity of a thorough evaluation before considering Namibia’s exit from SACU. Kakujaha-Matundu underscores the importance of weighing the advantages and drawbacks […]
Is Manufacturing Still the Key to African Prosperity?
By:Dwight Links Africa’s journey toward development and growth is taking an unconventional turn, deviating from the traditional path of transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing. A recent report by the Center for Global Development (CGD), a think tank based in London and Washington, delves into this shift that began around 2009, challenging the notion that manufacturing […]
Namibia Needs 400,000 Jobs to Achieve Vision 2030 Unemployment Target
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia is faced with the challenge of creating between 370,000 and 400,000 jobs within the next seven years to meet the Vision 2030 objective of reducing unemployment. This is according to economic advisor to the President and Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe. He revealed this during the EU-Namibia Business Forum held in […]