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NBC Chief Stanley Similo praised as champion of change and transformation
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibian Broadcasting Corporation Director General Stanley Similo has been hailed as a champion of change and the master of transformation. Similo was honoured after the corporation renamed its Studio 4 at the TV Centre in Windhoek to SBS Studio,...
Hague Group bans transfer of weapons to Israel
TASS
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July 16, 2025
MEXICO CITY, July 17. /TASS/. The Hague Group member countries have agreed not to transfer weapons and military equipment to Israel and ban Israeli ships that may be carrying weapons from calling at their ports, according to the statement of the...
Omaheke records socio-economic progress …resettlement programme expedited
New Era
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GOBABIS – The Omaheke region has, over the past year, made significant strides in terms of economic and social progression. The region has managed to turn the page on its story in the face of mounting challenges, ranging from malnutrition,...
Smart meter: Championing grid modernisation
ESI Africa
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July 2, 2025
The global shift to roll out smart meters is being driven by breakthroughs in interoperability standards, mesh networking and real-time data capabilities – offering a glimpse into the future of energy management. In Africa and elsewhere,...
Nifty, Sensex Retreat, Broader Market Fare Better – Wednesday Market Report
Moneylife India
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On Wednesday, 2076 stocks advanced, 1926 declined and 140 remained unchanged on Bombay Stock Exchange with advance decline ratio of 1.08 indicating a positive closing in the broader market, as foreign portfolio investors continues to remain...
President Sheikh Mohamed in call for peace with Turkey's Erdogan
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a call for peace in the region during a state visit to Turkey. Sheikh Mohamed was received by Mr Erdogan at Turkey’s Presidential Palace and an official reception hosted in...
Shell gets go-ahead to drill off South Africa's west coast
Zawya
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Shell announced that it has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast. The oil major applied for authorisation last year and plans to drill exploration or appraisal wells in the...
11 Pro Tips to Instantly Elevate Your Golden Hour Photography
PetaPixel - California
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July 16, 2025
The long days of summer offer a unique advantage for photographers: an abundance of golden hour light. This seasonal extension of the coveted ‘magic hours’ provides more time for photographers to work with the soft, beautiful light that can...
Babus, mantris & buzz: Is Nitish Kumar facing health problem?
Free Press Journal
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July 16, 2025
Honoured by the world: PM Modi's record number of highest civilian awards Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a leader to have received a record number of civilian honours amounting to 27 from numerous countries, highlighting his leadership and...
Global Cities Index 2025: Asunción Poised For Growth Despite Ranking Drop
The Asunción Times
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July 16, 2025
Asunción has been ranked the 468th best large city in the world, according to Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index (GCI), the annual ranking of the top 1000 cities worldwide. While Paraguay’s capital remains in the top half of the list, Asunción...
Health ministry blames tender delays on emergency tenders
Windhoek Observer
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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Health and Social Services says it was forced to spend over N$54.8 million through emergency and direct procurement due to delays by the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) in awarding tenders. Health...
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From Ghana to Brazil: Decoding PM Modi’s Global South diplomacy
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a five-nation tour starting with Africa and ending in Africa, with a significant focus on Africa throughout and the Global South as the overarching context. Speaking at the last leg of his tour at the...
Resources Top 5: West Coast Silver aglow with high-grade results and strong silver price
Stockhead
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July 16, 2025
West Coast Silver is glowing in the light of high-grade results from the Elizabeth Hill project. Pic: Getty Images West Coast Silver clocks 1m at 15,071g/t silver among results from first two diamond holes at Elizabeth Hill A 2000m diamond...
WCE has “exceptional” drilling start
Townsville Bulletin
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July 16, 2025
West Coast Silver clocks 1m at 15,071g/t silver among results from first two diamond holes at Elizabeth Hill A 2000m diamond drilling program underway at EUR's Tanbreez REE project in Greenland LKY poised to take advantage of the US critical...
NaCC rules Cheetah-Ohorongo deal a no-go
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has blocked the proposed merger between Whale Rock Cement, trading as Cheetah Cement, and Schwenk Namibia, the parent company of Ohorongo Cement. The decision was announced on Friday, 4...
PM Modi Returns To India After 8-Day International Tour.
India Herald
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PM narendra modi has lower back after a go to to 5 international locations. His aircraft landed at Palam airport on thursday morning. PM Modi visited 5 countries, consisting of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, brazil, and namibia throughout...
Nam to host dialogue on hydrogen economy
New Era
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Isabel Bento WALVIS BAY – A high-level Green Investment Dialogue will take place in Walvis Bay from 10 to 13 July. It will bring together parliamentarians and energy leaders from six African countries. The three-day event will place a spotlight on...
NATO: The Most Dangerous Organization
Consortium News
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July 15, 2025
By the time of its out-of-theater intervention in Afghanistan, it became clear that NATO now had the ability and permission to operate as the policeman of the U.S.-led order. Cover art by Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. By...
Namcor never issued breach notice, Elindi says
Namibian Sun
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July 16, 2025
Fraud-accused businessman Peter Elindi, represented by prominent defence lawyer Sisa Namandje, told the court yesterday he was never issued a written breach notice from Namcor, despite now facing serious criminal charges for allegedly failing to...
Access to information huge challenge to intra-African trade – Dr. Kale
Business and Financial Times
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July 11, 2025
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Managing Director, Research and Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has underscored the importance of quality and swift information flow as a critical tool for effective intra-African trade. He argued that not...