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  Members of Parliament have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of budgetary provision and delay in compensation of cooperative societies and unions for losses suffered during political instabilities in the 1970s and 1980s. Appearing before the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry to present the Ministry’s policy statement for Financial Year 2025/2025, the Permanent Secretary, of the Ministry of Trade, Lynette Bagonza (pictured), indicated a funding gap of over Shs137 […]

  In a concerted effort to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B (Triple Elimination), Sierra Leone strengthened its healthcare workforce through targeted training of frontline health workers in Makeni and Bo. Held from March 10th to 14th, 2025, the training equipped healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver integrated EMTCT (Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission) services within maternal and child health (MCH) platforms. A total […]

Transport minister Veikko Nekundi suggested that NaTis have a branch in Katutura to decongest the Northern Industry branch. Nekundi said this when he paid a surprise visit to Windhoek NaTis, the northern industry branch, to check the operations. Different clients from different departments have expressed various views on the operation within the institutions. Many complained about standing in queues for hours while some were happy with the operation. Due to […]

  Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio, marking the brand’s debut in Senegal. Whether travellers are visiting Dakar’s ‘smart city’ district of Diamniado for work or fun, the hotel caters to their needs with its approachable design, stylish comfort and all the brand’s popular extras. Located in the new Sports City complex […]

  World Football Summit (WFS) (https://WorldFootballSummit.com), in partnership with UM6P and Evosport, and with OCP Group as the Presenting Partner, will welcome over 1000 leaders from the global football industry to Rabat on April 9-10, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Morocco’s rise as a football powerhouse following their historic World Cup performance and ahead of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. WFS Rabat 2025 represents an unprecedented convergence of […]

Ohangwena governor Sebastain Ndeitunga says the region will approach the Office of the Prime Minister to seek help for the flood victims. There are more than 50 people staying in temporary shelters at Helao Nafidi after they were relocated because of the floods. The people were relocated on Wednesday, April 3, 2025. “We are assessing the needs to see if we need assistance from the central government,” Ndeitunga said. Regional […]

The government has allocated N$20 million for a feasibility study to assess the revival of Air Namibia, with the goal of relaunching the national airline by 2026. Dr. Leake Hangala who is the Chairperson of the Namibia Airports Company, has voiced strong support for the initiative, stressing the airline’s role in national development and economic growth. Speaking on the proposal, Dr. Hangala expanded on the importance of having a functional […]

  PalmPay (www.PalmPay.com), a leading digital bank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has launched the PalmPay Debit Card in Nigeria in partnership with Verve, Africa’s largest domestic card scheme.  The launch of its debit card represents a key milestone in PalmPay’s evolution – from a mobile wallet known for it’s fee-free transfers and cashback rewards into a full-service digital banking platform offering an integrated ecosystem for payments, savings, credit, […]