Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Art Day 2024” through their pan African Community of “Art and Fashion with Purpose”, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to raise awareness about sensitive health and social issues in Africa and beyond. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of...
By QU DongyuFAO Director-General. Africa holds the key to moving towards a world free from hunger and poverty. It is in Africa where enormous gains can be made, and agrifood systems transformation is the definitive foundation for the continent to realize sustainable development and modernization. This month, Ministers of Agriculture from across Africa will meet...
Namibia has emerged as Africa’s second-fastest-growing market and fifth in the world in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI), with GDP growth forecasted at 2.7% in 2024, according to fDi Intelligence. The study, which assesses the macroeconomic and FDI trajectories of the world’s top 50 FDI destinations using data from the International Monetary Fund and...
The role countries will play in future green hydrogen industrial market are mainly focussed on three key applications: ammonia, methanol, and steel production. These sectors are among the largest consumers of hydrogen, accounting for about 41% of global demand, and are expected to increase their shares due to global decarbonisation efforts. However low-carbon transition in...
By Adolf Kaure. The Deputy Executive Director for Multilateral Relations and Cooperation at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Jerobeam Shaanika stated that crisis of governance undermines confidence which breeds instability on the African continent. Shaanika said this during the closing ceremony of the two-day African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) induction...
First National Bank has been awarded Africa’s best international private bank in Botswana and Namibia, as well as Africa’s best bank for ultra-high net-worth individuals. This is the second consecutive year FNB is receiving the award from Euromoney. FNB Namibia retail banking chief executive Nangula Kauluma says the awards affirm the bank’s commitment to delivering...
Over three thousand delegates drawn from both public and private institutions globally will, from 21st to 25th April 2024, meet in Nairobi to discuss Africa’s connectivity matters. During the five-day event dubbed Connected Africa Summit 2024, African heads of state, first ladies, African ICT ministers, policymakers, global ICT firms, academia, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators will...
Despite being a disgraced former president who was sent to jail, Jacob Zuma is turning out to be the political wildcard in South Africa’s election campaign. This follows his dramatic decision to ditch the governing African National Congress (ANC) for the newly formed party uMkhonto we Sizwe, meaning Spear of the Nation. The 81-year-old is...
The Pupkewitz Group is seeking growth opportunities outside Namibia and recently launching its first retail outlet beyond the country’s borders–a Megatech branch in Upington, South Africa. “Certain businesses within the Pupkewitz Group portfolio are exploring regional expansion opportunities on a case-by-case basis. The Group’s strategy allows for a blend of organic and acquisitive growth to optimise our...
The scourge of unemployment leaves no field untouched, even medicine. Even South Africa’s youngest woman medical doctor has found herself without a job and is asking for help. Dr Thakgalo Thibela (24) said she is eager and ready for service anywhere in the country. “I happen to find myself as part of the over 800...