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Madeline Louw

NaTIS confirms impersonation scams after fraud claim

  By: Ketemba Tjipepa Windhoek’s NaTIS branch manager, Sharon Silombela, has confirmed that impersonation scams are common, but investigations have not linked such incidents to any internal staff. This comes after...
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Madeline Louw

Namibia implements N$1.3 billion in climate projects, pushes for direct access to boost funding

By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is currently implementing climate change projects valued at approximately N$1.3 billion, funded through various international climate financing mechanisms. These initiatives form part of the N$4 billion...
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Madeline Louw

Swartbooi says that more funds won’t fix education sector

  By: Josia Shigwedha Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi says despite the increased budget allocation to the ministry of education, no real changes will be seen in the...
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Madeline Louw

Over 200 businesses participate in Hyphen Local Content Roadshow

  By: Selma Taapopi More than 200 businesses attended the Local Content Roadshow (LCR) organised by Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen), which took place in Swakopmund on 27 February, Oshakati on...
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Madeline Louw

NamRA surpasses revenue target for FY2024/5, collects N$88.6 billion

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has exceeded its revenue target for the financial year FY2024/5, collecting a net total of N$88.6 billion, which amounts to 103.81% of...
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Madeline Louw

SADC to review reciprocal tariffs impact

(Contributed Photo) In response to the reciprocal tariffs recently imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced today that it will undertake a comprehensive assessment...
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Madeline Louw

Namibia commits to balanced global diplomacy

  By: Envaalde Matheus  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pledged to balance international relations and strengthen ties with global powers, including the U.S., China, and Russia—in Namibia’s national interest. In an...
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Madeline Louw

Nigeria’s Agro-Revolution: Construction of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) begins

  Nigeria’s food and agriculture sector is set to enter a new era of industrialization, as the Nigerian government, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), and the State government of Kaduna...
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Madeline Louw

African Development Bank Group President Appoints The United Kingdom Parliamentarian Andrew Mitchell as Senior Advisor on a Pro Bono Basis

  The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has appointed the Right Honourable Andrew Mitchell as his Senior Advisor for resource mobilization and policy issues on a...
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Madeline Louw

Egypt, France, and the European Union sign 9 financing and grant agreements worth €262.3 million to implement priority projects in the sectors of water treatment, sanitation, renewable energy, and railways

  As part of the state visit by H.E. President Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, to Egypt, and the signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two...
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Madeline Louw

How Ghana is creating digital opportunities for persons with disabilities

  Unemployment rates for persons with disabilities persons with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa are among the highest in the world, often exceeding 80% to 90%. Inaccessible infrastructure, societal stigma, and policy...
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Madeline Louw

World Health Day Youth Charter Calls for Greater Emphasis on Universal Sport and Physical Activity to Improve Health and Well-Being of Young People and Communities

  In recognition of World Health Day, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a renewed call for universal access to sport and physical activity as a fundamental pillar of public health,...
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