Millions of people in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, are struggling with economic problems analysts say were caused in part by government reform policies introduced earlier this year. Nigeria scrapped fuel subsidies in May, leading to price hikes in food, transportation and energy costs. Data released last week by the National Bureau of Statistics showed...
London, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — London, UK – November 20, 2023 – OPEN Health, a preeminent global provider of consulting, HEOR and market access, patient engagement, and scientific and creative communications services, is bringing together experts in strategic patient innovation and engagement, deepening the organization’s existing commitment to building patient-first solutions. OPEN Health is combining the strength, expertise, and proven track...
A group of local and international experts last week wrapped up a three-day seminar aimed at laying the groundwork for a groundbreaking legislative framework supporting environmentally friendly energy sources. The workshop, focused primarily on green hydrogen and the development of low-carbon industries, was organised by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Office of the...
To counteract the adverse effects of the depreciating Rand, it is advisable for the Namibian government to consider implementing policies that promote domestic production and reduce our reliance on imports, research experts Simonis Storm have said. Additionally, efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Namibian exports should be prioritized, the firm also said. The depreciation of...
The Capricorn Group and its subsidiary Capricorn Asset Management hosted an Inspire event on Wednesday at Avani Windhoek Hotel, where investment experts shared some insights on how to tackle bias when it comes to investment decisions. Held under the theme, ‘Exploring biases in investment decisions’, the session was headlined by Capricorn Asset Management’s Chief Investment...
The Obninsk NEW International Youth Nuclear Forum, supported by Rosatom, was held in Obninsk from September 21 to September 23. This prestigious event brought together over 500 experts, young scientists, and specialists from more than 70 countries, including numerous African nations. Their collective focus was on addressing the global challenges facing the nuclear industry in...
Economic experts have urged the Federal Government to take measures to revitalise the economy. The experts who spoke during a webinar on Saturday said the government to evolve policies to urgently stabilise the exchange rate, attract foreign direct investments (FDIs), increase oil production and enhance power supply. The experts said these recommendations were pertinent to...
FEELING completely drained or overwhelmed by stress? Are you experiencing mental exhaustion, and feeling physically exhausted as well? You could be experiencing burnout. It is easy to fall into and can be difficult to recover from. Burnout is a form of extreme chronic stress which can manifest in a variety of dysfunctional ways. Below, the...
NDN Staffer WINDHOEK, Sept. 4 — A group of UN experts has raised concerns and criticisms regarding Germany’s exclusion of the Herero and Nama ethnic minorities in Namibia from discussions aimed at addressing the atrocities committed against them during Germany’s colonial rule. These seven independent human rights experts, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council,...