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...
December 16, 2024
Tag: Unlocking
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Unlocking clean energy via Fothermo PV – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala In an ongoing quest for sustainable energy solutions, Fothermo Photovoltaic (PV) water boilers (also referred to as PV boilers) have emerged as a beacon of innovation and environmental responsibility. This is the opinion of a Mechanical Engineer and a Renewable Energy Consultant at FurnTech Agency, a consumer electronics distribution company based in Windhoek...
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Unlocking the secrets of hearing: Scientific Society to host public talk with Prof. Geoffrey Manly
The Namibia Scientific Society is set to host an enlightening public discussion on 14 March at 19:00, featuring Professor Geoffrey Manly. The focus of the talk will revolve around ‘Understanding the evolution and function of ears, including our own.’ During this event, attendees can expect an exploration into the origins of hearing organs in early...
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Unlocking Gondwana’s Potential – Informanté
Staff Reporter THE Gondwana Go4Gold team of 2024 commenced their advanced leadership programme in January. Eager to evolve into mindful leaders, they are poised to make a positive and enduring impact not only on their teams but also on Gondwana as a whole. Gys Joubert, CEO of Gondwana Collection, welcomed the new Go4Gold team, emphasizing...
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Unlocking access to maritime transport for landlocked countries – Nekundi
By Adolf Kaure. The Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Hon Veikko Nekundi said that Namibia’s maritime transport enables other landlocked neighbours to connect to the ocean and access international markets, when he spoke at the opening of the thirteenth edition of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat Joint Law Enforcement. The joint law enforcement exercise...
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Unlocking Namibia’s Oil and Gas Potential: Insights from African Energy Week 2023 Presentation by Namcor
Namibian national oil company Namcor is progressing plans to further develop the country’s oil and gas sector to meet ongoing energy demands and to eradicate energy poverty, with the company settings its sights on drilling two gas and oil wells in collaboration with international oil companies in the fourth quarter of 2023 and into the...
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NIPDB unlocking Namibia’s potential for local and foreign investment
Maria David THE Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), which holds the mandate to promote Namibia as an investment destination, is working around the clock to unlock the country’s potential for investment. This was revealed by Dino Ballotti, the NIPDB Executive Director: MSME Development Innovation and Acceleration, during a media engagement at the Ongwediva...
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Unlocking the Power of Workplace Wellness in Namibia: Elevating Employee Satisfaction, Retention, and Well-Being Beyond the Bottom Line
By Sharon Kasote, Old Mutual Namibia Group Wellness Officer Workplace wellness programmes have become increasingly prevalent in organisations worldwide, and the Namibian market is no exception. Traditionally, the success of such initiatives has been measured solely in financial terms, focusing on their impact on the company’s bottom line. However, forward-thinking organisations are now recognising that...
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Unlocking the Potential of Seaweed
Unexploited frontiers in the natural world can restore environmental equilibrium, while spurring economic growth and providing opportunities for greater social equality – take seaweed, for instance. For centuries, brown, green and red algae growing naturally in salty coastal waters or strewn along shorelines has been gathered for consumption and sale – mostly by women –...