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Falcons Crush Zambia 5-0, Now In WAFCON Semi Finals
TVC News Nigeria
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July 18, 2025
Nigeria produced a masterclass to drub Zambia 5-0 in a stunning Women Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday evening – a stunning performance that sent the nine-time champions to the semi finals and left the once-dreaded...
ArcelorMittal's pullout plunges German green steel in doubt
Deutsche Welle
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July 17, 2025
Steel is the backbone of German industry — but it's also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for nearly 7% of Germany's CO2 emissions. As Germany has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2045 — five years earlier than the rest of...
Digital Literacy: An Enabler for Socio-Economic Benefit
Villager
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July 18, 2025
Digital literacy refers to the ability to use technological devices such as computers, smartphones, and the internet to access, understand, evaluate, interpret, and communicate information effectively and efficiently. Additionally, digital...
2024 WAFCON: Nigeria’s Super Falcons crush Zambia, zoom to semi-final
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 18, 2025
Nigeria produced a masterclass to drub Zambia 5-0 in a stunning Women Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday evening – a stunning performance that sent the nine-time champions to the semi finals and left the once-dreaded...
Israeli exceptionalism and Global South
The Express Tribune
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July 18, 2025
Listen to article Two events in the past week provided yet another glimpse of the global political shifts and growing inter-state tensions. One was a meeting in Bogota, Colombia, convened by the Hague Group, which is expressly opposed to the...
Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – Building a resilient, sustainable farming business
New Era
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Farmers in Namibia face numerous challenges, including climate change. This is evident in the form of erratic rainfall, recurring droughts and crop and livestock losses. These have continuously led to financial losses for farmers across the...
8 luxury safari stays around the world to check out in 2025
What's On
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July 18, 2025
In the world of experiential stays, safaris are perhaps the first choice for the discerning traveller. They come in with built-in storytelling, and immerse you into nature’s gifts in that sort of salt-of-the-earth way that no other landscape can....
Erongo Region drives economic growth
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Erongo Region has seen notable progress in oil and gas, green hydrogen, tourism, agriculture, and trade, marking a period of economic growth and opportunity. Governor Nathalia |Goagoses said this during the state of the region address held at...
Askari Metals: Building a Tier-1 gold portfolio in Ethiopia
Proactive Australia
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July 17, 2025
Ethiopia, a country known more for its rich cultural heritage than its mineral wealth, is emerging as a hotspot for mining investment. In recent years, the country has attracted considerable attention from foreign investors, thanks to its...
Hengari says complainant wanted N$10k to pay off cop
Windhoek Observer
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Allexer Namundjembo The former minister of agriculture, water and land reform, Mac-Albert Hengari, said the complaint in the rape case against him requested N$10 000 from him to pay a police officer to make the case disappear. He said this on...
Swakop Uranium backs nuclear power
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Swakop Uranium says it stands ready to support Namibia should the government go ahead and establish a nuclear power plant locally. The company's management, led by Chief Executive Officer Luo Wei, paid a courtesy visit on President Nandi-Ndaitwah...
Ashipala-Musavyi calls for more exports under AfCFTA
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Minister of trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi called for increased exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She urged greater participation from SMEs, women, and youth across a wider range of products and...
Hague Group Confronts Israel Over Gaza
Consortium News
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July 18, 2025
The U.S. is now expected to pressure other countries not to sign on to the joint action plan announced by the 12 countries in Bogota, Mick Hall reports. Portion of the skyline of Bogota, Colombia. (CAPRA Initiative/Flickr/ CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 By Mick...
China’s largest natural uranium project produces its first barrel
Notebook Check
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July 16, 2025
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced the production of its first barrel of natural uranium from the country’s largest in-situ recovery (ISR) mining project, located in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. This marks a very relevant step in the...
Partners Secure One-Year License Extension for Orange Basin Block
Offshore Engineer News
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July 16, 2025
The joint venture partners in PEL 79 license, which include the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and Giraffe Energy Investments, have secured a 12-month extension to the exploration period for offshore blocks in Namibia’s Orange...
Writer and nationalist João Garcia Bires dies at 81
Ver Angola
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In a message of condolence, the Political Bureau of the MPLA Central Committee expressed "deep sorrow and consternation" over the death of João Garcia Bires. "It was with profound sorrow and consternation that the Political Bureau of the MPLA...
Meatco suspends acting CEO
New Era
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Lahja Nashuuta The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended its acting CEO Patrick Liebenberg. This is pending an investigation into the disappearance of 400 head of cattle, valued at approximately N$7 million. Meatco has been under...
SMRs 'hold immense promise' for Africa
World Nuclear News
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Thursday, 10 July 2025 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa says that participants at the recent Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa agreed "that small modular reactors hold immense promise for accelerating Africa's energy...
Namdia changes location due to security concerns
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has moved its operations from the building where diamonds worth millions were stolen, citing security concerns. This was revealed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy,...
Airlink doubles Walvis flights
Windhoek Observer
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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Airlink has introduced a second daily flight between Johannesburg and Walvis Bay, boosting air connectivity between Namibia’s west coast and South Africa’s economic hub. The additional service began on 4 July. Namibia...