Almost sixty million voters head to the polls Sunday in Germany

February 22, 2025

Almost sixty million voters head to the polls Sunday as Germany elects a new Chancellor and Government. The early election in Europe’s biggest economy comes following the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s former three-party coalition back in November – the Chancellor now in a fight to try and secure a second term. Trent Murray has more

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Growing towns face pressure on water and sanitation, former minister weighs in

Water and sanitation remain among the biggest challenges facing the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. Former Minister Erastus Uutoni called for increased investment in water storage, desalination and sanitation infrastructure to address growing demand. His remarks come as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that infrastructure in towns such as Rundu, […]

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Walvis Bay Salt Holdings plant could turn salt waste into export opportunities

A new economic note from Simonis Storm highlights strategic opportunities for Namibia in the wake of South Africa’s potential Agoa exit, focusing on industrial beneficiation, regional trade, and agricultural value addition. Analysts suggest positioning Namibia as a stable, port-linked manufacturing base. Key growth areas include agro-processing for the US off-season, […]

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