Category: Africa
Analyst Says President’s UNGA Speech Underwhelmed
Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba’s national speech at the 79th UN General Assembly left feelings that he missed an opportunity to push for meaningful change on the world stage, according to Analyst Henning Melber. Speaking to Eagle FM recently, Melber…
Africa Needs US$402 Billion for Structural Transformation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Africa will need to close an annual financing gap of about US$402 billion by 2030 to fast-track its structural transformation and catch up with high-performing developing countries from other regions, according to the African Development…
Namibia, Zambia Sign One-Stop Border Post Agreement
By: Staff writer Namibia and Zambia have signed a bilateral agreement to establish a One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) at the Katima Mulilo Border Post. The agreement aims to streamline border procedures and enhance trade and security between the two neighbouring…
SADC Urges Namibia to Re-evaluate Visa Restrictions
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Southern Africa Development Community Business Council Tourism Alliance (SADC BCTA) is urging the Namibian government to re-evaluate the visa restrictions imposed on 31 countries. The SADC BCTA emphasised the importance of engaging in dialogue with…
Lesotho’s Commonwealth Candidate Pledges to Mobilise Support for SADC
By: Justicia Shipena Lesotho’s candidate for the Commonwealth Secretary-General position, Joshua Setipa, has pledged to mobilise support for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) if elected. Setipa emphasised the importance of the region’s representation and continued support from the…
Diplomat Encourages Namibians to Invest in Tanzania
By: Hertha Ekandjo Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Caesar Waitara, has invited Namibian investors to invest in his country and produce goods and services that will access the African Free Trade Area. This offer comes as Namibia continues…
SADC Seeks N$99 Billion To Mitigate Impacts of El Niño
By: Staff Writer Angolan President and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, has launched the SADC Regional Humanitarian Appeal for at least US$5.5 billion (N$99 billion) to support over 61 million people…
African Countries Express Interest in Namibian Beef
By: Nghiinonmenwa-vali Erastus Ghana, among the African nations importing beef from Namibia’s Northern Communal Areas (NCA), has expressed its desire to increase the volumes it imports. This was confirmed by Kingsley Kwenani, manager of the Rundu Abattoir in…
Southern Africa’s Cereal Crops Under Threat: FAO Issues Alert
By: Justicia Shipena The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has sounded the alarm over the precarious state of cereal crops in parts of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), including Namibia, citing adverse impacts expected in the…
SADC Tourism Operators Missing Out on Digital Revolution
By: Staff writer There is a need for SADC tourism operators to urgently embrace digital transformation if the region wants to remain competitive, according to a new skills audit report from the SADC Business Council. The widespread adoption of…