Addressing a pressing concern, the Mayor of Windhoek, Queen Kamati, emphasized the urgent need for intervention from all relevant stakeholders to address the growing number of homeless individuals in the city. At a recent consultative meeting convened by the City of Windhoek and key stakeholders, Kamati stressed that tackling this issue should not solely rest...
December 15, 2024
Tag: pledges
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Namibia pledges 10 gigawatts of renewables in the next 20 years – Windhoek Observer
Hertta-Maria Amutenya In a commitment to combat climate change and realising the aspirations of Agenda 2063, President Hage Geingob, has announced that Namibia is set to deploy more than 10 gigawatts of renewable energy in the next 20 years, a monumental leap that surpasses the country’s existing generation capacity by more than 30 times. Geingob...
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Tinubu pledges removal of bottlenecks, free movement of investors funds
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said all negative perceptions about doing business in Nigeria would be removed. He stated this during a meeting with the Captains of the Saudi Arabian Industry at the Nigeria-Saudi Investment Roundtable. He said that with the new cabinet members, Nigeria was now ready for business,...
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Industrialisation: Oramah pledges support to women entrepreneurship
The President and Chair of the Board, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, says the institution is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs and ensuring the growth of their businesses. Oramah spoke on Saturday at a forum organised by the African Union (AU) to celebrate women as part of the official opening of the Industrialisation...
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African Development Bank Pledges $500 Million to Transform Key Corridor Connecting Angola, Zambia, and DRC – Namibia Daily News
By Benjamin Wickham MARRAKECH, Morocco, November 11 — A recent report highlights Africa’s substantial road infrastructure deficit, underscoring the need to address heightened production and transaction costs to fully capitalize on opportunities envisioned under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area. The report, titled “Cross-Border Road Corridors: Expanding Market Access in Africa and Nurturing Continental Integration,”...
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One Economy Foundation pledges surpass anticipated N$4 million mark
The One Economy Foundation (ONE) recently held its 8th Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort in Windhoek. This year’s theme, “Partnering on our Next,” marked the launch of the #BeFree Youth Campus, a versatile facility aimed at collaborating and serving the youth of Namibia. The event held last week was...
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China pledges to provide food aid to Namibia
China has pledged to provide food aid to Namibia worth N$27 million. This was announced by Tang Wenhong, the Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), during a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob. CIDCA, also known as China Aid, coordinates all foreign aid strategic guidelines, plans, and policies. It is working...
