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Visit Of Prime Minister To Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, And Namibia (July 02 - 09)
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) NEW DELHI, India, June 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a visit to Ghana from July 02-03, 2025. This will be Prime Minister's first ever bilateral visit to Ghana. This...
Education Revolution: Namibian President declares free university tuition
Sunday Independent
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June 27, 2025
Tswelopele Makoe|Published 6 minutes ago 6min “WE have heard your cries, the fees have fallen,” announced Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. A mere month into her presidency, the first female president of the sub-Saharan nation made waves...
US solar manufacturers face steeper hill despite some wins in budget law
Canary Media
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July 17, 2025
Second, in destroying the solar deployment credits, Republicans also eliminated the domestic content adder, a bonus incentive that encouraged developers to pick domestic equipment over cheap imports. “They removed the key incentive driving...
SanlamAllianz Namibia embarks on new era …brings together industry leaders with shared African vision
New Era
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In a bid to access a large untapped African market and to provide appropriate and accessible financial solutions that reach across all levels of society, Sanlam this week officially rebranded as SanlamAllianz Namibia. This landmark development for...
President Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on U.S. investors to add value in Namibia’s mineral sector
Informante
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June 26, 2025
Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged investors from the United States (U.S.) to consider establishing processing and value-addition facilities in Namibia to support the country’s economic growth and job creation efforts. She...
UNDP and Japan empower Namibia’s green transition
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The United Nations Development Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, has concluded the implementation of a Japan-funded project. The project also seeks to enhance the resilience of...
Women miners target expansion
Daily Trust
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In its bid to open up space for more inclusive participation in the extractive sector, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has said its chapter expansion model is increasingly referenced by development partners for its alignment with Agenda 2063...
NCRST and NSI renew partnership to drive research and innovation
Informante
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June 24, 2025
Staff Reporter THE National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) have officially renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the fields of research, science, technology,...
Sanlam rebrands as SanlamAllianz Namibia
Windhoek Observer
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Staff Writer Sanlam has officially rebranded as SanlamAllianz Namibia, marking the start of a new chapter for the country’s insurance sector. The announcement was made on Tuesday following a strategic alliance with Allianz, one of the world’s...
Will Millennials in Namibia Retire Comfortably?
Villager
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June 25, 2025
By: Elanie Rossouw As Namibia’s millennial generation approaches their mid-career, the question of financial readiness for retirement is becoming a concern. Against a backdrop of rising living costs, high unemployment, and limited access to formal...
The Download: Namibia’s hydrogen hopes, and fixing AI evaluation
MIT Technology Review
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June 24, 2025
Factories have used fossil fuels to process iron ore for three centuries, and the climate has paid a heavy price: According to the International Energy Agency, the steel industry today accounts for 8% of carbon dioxide emissions. But it turns out...
Visitors drawn to Namibia's unique stand at U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia's exhibition stand at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, is gaining attention for its unique showcase of locally produced goods that reflect the country's rich natural and cultural heritage. Director of Information and...
Breaking New Ground: SLB Field Engineer Oluchi Nwagboso's Journey In Energy And Innovation
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Oluchi Nwagboso, a Field Engineer at SLB, is part of a new generation of talent driving innovation and sustainability in Africa's energy sector, her story is one of curiosity, determination and a deep commitment to making a...
Kyrgyzstan state printer wades into biometric passport market with Namibia deal
Biometric Update
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June 23, 2025
A shipment of 130,000 biometric passports has been sent from Kyrgyzstan to Namibia, after a contract was signed between the African nation’s government and national printing house Uchkun OJSC. The shipment was announced by Kyrgyz Presidential...
Old Mutual Namibia launches World Wide Equity Fund
New Era
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Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIGNAM), last week expanded its investment horizon with the unveiling of the World Wide Equity Fund. This fund represents more than diversification, it symbolises Old Mutual Namibia’s...
Opinion – Nuclear energy in Namibia’s energy strategy
New Era
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The Government of the Republic of Namibia, guided by the Swapo Party manifesto, has identified nuclear energy as a strategic priority. This initiative aims to diversify the national energy mix, enhance energy security and support long-term...
The water, energy, food nexus: A catalyst for equitable growth and resilient futures
IOL
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July 17, 2025
The interdependence of water, energy, and food systems is fundamental to our ability to secure essential services, stimulate economic growth, and safeguard vulnerable communities. This nexus holds particular significance for South Africa and the...
China shows interest in Namibia's Agriculture sector
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says China expressed willingness to work with Namibia, particularly in the agriculture sector. Mesag Mulunga, therefore, called on Namibian businesspeople to take...
Old Mutual Namibia bets big on global markets
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIGNAM), currently manages over N$60 billion in assets across a broad range of strategies. On 19 June 2025, the group launched the World Wide Equity Fund, offering...
First Ladies Determine Their Role in a Polarizing World—Together
Harper's Bazaar
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July 17, 2025
Amid constant warfare, climate change, a reduction in mental health across the globe, and the rapid deployment of AI, what does it mean to be a first lady? It is one of the most visible roles, with access to an international platform, and yet in...