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By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s trade deficit stood at a deficit of N$2 billion in February 2025, an improvement when compared to a deficit of N$2.7 billion and N$3.9 billion recorded in January 2025 and February 2024, respectively. The Namibia Statistics Agency reported that the breakdown of Namibia’s trade by partner indicates that South Africa was the country’s top trading partner for both export and import. Namibia International Merchandise Trade Statistics […]

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, […]

  NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org), delivered a keynote lecture titled “African Energy Agenda: Prospects and Challenges” at Russia’s HSE University’s on March 31 – shedding light on the African continent’s energy prospects and challenges. The event was organized by the HSE Center for African Studies and supported by the Roscongress Foundation, with Vsevolod Sviridov, Deputy Director of the Center for African Studies, moderating the discussion. […]

The Northern Electricity Distributor (NORED) has cautioned members of the public to stay away from electrical infrastructure at all times. This caution comes after a 16-year-old Angolan cattle herder, known only as “Tate-tai,” died after being electrocuted while allegedly climbing an electricity pole near the sewage dam in Omuthiya Town. NORED spokesperson Simon Lukas indicated that the deceased was electrocuted after he climbed on a 22kv overhead line pole. “As […]

  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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]