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Namibia to Invest in Research and Treatment in Oncology

Namibia to Invest in Research and Treatment in Oncology

(3 Minutes Read) The NOC North project, expected to cost N$70 million, will be funded through a combination of internal resources and bank financing. The NOC...
Dangote to Build Storage Tanks in Namibia to Supply Fuel to Southern African States

Dangote to Build Storage Tanks in Namibia to Supply Fuel to Southern African States

(3 Minutes Read) The move underscores the refinery’s ambition to dominate fuel supply in Africa and beyond, potentially reshaping energy trade flows in the region...
The Modi-Ndaitwah meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as digital technology, defence, security, agriculture, healthcare, education, and critical minerals.

India and Namibia Join Together to Roll Out UPI through Facebook

(3 Minutes Read) The Modi-Ndaitwah meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as digital technology, defence, security, agriculture, healthcare, education, and critical minerals. Facebook Namibia...
Previously, Jansen was BIPA’s executive for marketing, corporate communication, and client management services.

Coca-Cola Namibia Appoints Ockert Jansen as Director of Public Affairs

(2 Minutes Read) Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Namibia) has appointed Ockert Jansen as Director: Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability. Previously, Jansen was BIPA’s executive for marketing, corporate...
Cape Town Commits Over R180 mn to Solar Energy as Part of R71 bn Energy Budget

Cape Town Commits Over R180 mn to Solar Energy as Part of R71 bn...

(3 Minutes Read) The City of Cape Town has unveiled a bold commitment to expand its renewable energy portfolio, announcing a substantial R183 million allocation...
Lesotho has declared a two-year national state of disaster in response to soaring unemployment, triggered by a sharp economic blow from US-imposed tariffs. In April, US President Donald Trump reinstated a 50% tariff on goods from Lesotho, a move that has devastated the country’s textile industry, one of its biggest employers.

Lesotho Declares Two-Year Disaster Due to U.S. AID Cut

(3 Minutes Read) Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara announced the emergency measure, noting the unemployment rate has now hit 30%, with thousands losing their jobs in recent months. Lesotho...
Small Businesses in SA in Dire State as PMI Dips

Small Businesses in SA in Dire State as PMI Dips

(3 Minutes Read) The June 2025 Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dipped to 50.1, signaling sluggish private sector activity and fuelling concerns about the long-term survival...
Botswana’s Currency Peg Under Strain as Reserves Plunge and Diamond Revenues Falter

Botswana’s Currency Peg Under Strain as Reserves Plunge and Diamond Revenues Falter

(3 Minutes Read) Botswana’s fixed exchange rate regime is facing its greatest challenge in decades, as the country’s foreign exchange reserves have dropped to record...
Botswana Gambling Sector Sees Robust Growth in 2022/23 Amid Post-Pandemic Recovery

Botswana Gambling Sector Sees Robust Growth in 2022/23 Amid Post-Pandemic Recovery

(3 Minutes Read) The 2022/23 annual report from the Gambling Authority reveals a significant rebound in the gambling sector, marking an 18.6% increase in total...
Mozambique to Issue License to Private Company for Air Operations

Mozambique to Issue License to Private Company for Air Operations

(3 Minutes Read) The director general of the private airline Solenta Aviation Mozambique told media recently that the prompt issuance of the licence to start...

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