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Namibia and Japan Strengthen Ties with Carbon Capture Financing Agreement
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia formalised its partnership with Japan by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation during the Conference of the Parties (COP 28). The agreement, spanning economic, environmental, and social sustainability, closely…
World Falling Behind in Achieving Zero Hunger Goal by 2030, Warns UN Coordinator
By: Hertha Ekandjo THE United Nations resident coordinator for Namibia, Hopolang Phororo, has expressed serious concerns that the world is lagging behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The word has seven years left before the 2030 deadline.Of particular…
Economists Predict Israel-Palestine Conflict Impacts on Namibian Fuel Prices
By: Justicia Shipena THE ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has been a long-standing concern in international relations and geopolitics. Beyond the immediate and far-reaching humanitarian implications, this conflict can also have repercussions in the global energy markets, potentially affecting…
Technology
MTC Becomes Latest Victim of Infrastructure Vandalism
By: Loise Shiimi Despite warnings to cease with the illegal activity, members of the public in the Omusati region continue vandalising telecommunication infrastructure, causing disruptions in connectivity in the region. The most recent incident occurred when a network tower belonging…
Daures GH2 Seeks Investment For Ammonia Fertiliser Production
By: Justicia Shipena The Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) Consortium is currently seeking funds to produce ammonia sulphate fertiliser, a project not initially covered by the German government’s initial investment. This was revealed by the project’s Chief executive Officer, Jerome…
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…
