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  President John Dramani Mahama paid a working visit to Bamako, Mali on Saturday, where discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, addressing regional security concerns, and fostering economic growth. Mr Mahama noted that the visit underscored the enduring friendship between the two nations, built upon a foundation laid by their founding fathers, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and President Keita. The visit continues President Mahama’s efforts to engage with neighbouring countries and […]

  The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on a helicopter affiliated with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and on South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Upper Nile State, which resulted in the death of a member of the international force and several government troops, in addition to the injury of two crew members. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Finance Mr. Ahmed Kouchouk. The Spokesman of the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the meeting reviewed the state’s financial performance indicators, as well as the key features and targets for the budget of the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026. The new budget proposal includes an increase in allocations for the social protection programs “Takaful” […]

By Maria Namupala A farm worker discovered cannabis worth over N$500,000 at Farm Uitkoms in Ariamsvlei on Friday. According to the Namibian police report, the farm worker who was herding sheep discovered a bag hidden in a bush. They later called the police, and upon inspection, they discovered five parcels of cannabis with a total weight of 10.605 kg valued at N$530 250. The police report said it is further […]

TransNamib has confirmed that the heavy rains across the country washed away a section of the railway network in the southern and western regions of the country. One of the affected lines between Arandis and Usakos was reopened Saturday afternoon, following the quick response by the TransNamib engineering teams. A statement released on Sunday says civil engineering teams have been deployed immediately to assess and repair the affected areas, working […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and various stakeholders have launched ScaleUp Namibia (SUN), a strategic initiative aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating startup growth, and positioning Namibia as a global leader in emerging solutions. The initiative responds to challenges businesses face in Namibia’s startup ecosystem, particularly difficulties in scaling beyond domestic markets. Limited commercialization platforms, restricted […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Oryx Properties Limited delivered a resilient interim performance, driven by rental escalations, record-low vacancies, and disciplined capital allocation. In a recent Simonis Storms report it has been recorded that despite a decline in headline earnings due to the absence of once-off income, distributions increased, and gearing improved to 36.1%. “However, the market still undervalues Oryx, with the share price trading at a 47.4% discount to NAV, presenting […]

  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication&Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of the Most Influential African Women for Six Consecutive Years (2019 – 2024) expressed, […]

By: Adolf Kaure Jesaya Matheus won the 2025 Rössing Marathon Championship 42.2km men’s race, while Alina Armas won the women’s race at Swakopmund on Saturday. Matheus won the men’s race, clocking at 02:15:53, while Armas crossed the finish line at 02:45:32. Organised in partnership with Swakop Striders, the championship was held for the 34th edition under the theme “ran their own race,” as a record number of 2 037 athletes […]