Day: November 8, 2021

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MADISON REALTY CAPITAL AND NEWBOND HOLDINGS LAUNCH HOSPITALITY LENDING PLATFORM WITH INVESTING CAPACITY OF $500M

Strategic Partnership to Originate and Purchase Hospitality Loans Across All Major US Markets as Madison Newbond NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Realty Capital, a vertically integrated real estate private equity firm focused on debt and equity investment strategies, and Newbond Holdings (Newbond), a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform […]

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At 2021 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announces Initiatives to Support Cutting-Edge Science in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Help End the COVID Crisis

The foundation commits initial $50 million towards a new 10-year program and awards science leadership fellowships to 14 African scientists SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today at the 17th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced an initial commitment of $50 million to support science and innovation in low- and middle-income […]

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À l’occasion de la réunion annuelle 2021 Grand Challenges, la Fondation Bill et Melinda Gates annonce des initiatives visant à soutenir la science de pointe dans les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire et à contribuer à mettre fin à la crise du COVID

La fondation engage un montant initial de 50 millions de dollars dans un nouveau programme décennal et attribue des bourses de leadership scientifique à 14 scientifiques africains SEATTLE, 8 novembre 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aujourd’hui, lors de la 17e réunion annuelle de Grand Challenges, la Fondation Bill & Melinda Gates a annoncé un engagement initial de 50 millions de […]

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Boyden Sees Strong Growth in East Africa, focused on social impact, healthcare, education, private equity and high growth start-ups

Boyden hires new Partner Farah Esmail in East Africa, as client needs drive growth in leadership for multinationals, social impact, family and private equity-backed businesses Farah Esmail NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boyden, a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 75 offices in over 45 countries, welcomes new partner […]

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Walvis Municipality to repair sports facilities

Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes says sports can help Namibians deal with the effects of COVID-19, and could especially help the harbour town as it was at one point the epicentre of the outbreak in Namibia. Speaking in Windhoek during the launch of the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy’s ‘Together as One Part 5’ event on Monday,

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Bank Windhoek-NVF Cup heading to finals

The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) hosted its 13th edition of the Bank Windhoek-NVF Cup (Bank WHK-NVF Cup) at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region over the weekend. The games were played at the Ongwediva Tennis Court on Saturday and Sunday and a total 28 volleyball teams participated in the men and women’s categories. In the men’s category Kudos Volleyball Club from

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Man killed in hit and run, driver attacked by mob

A 21-year-old Namibian man died on the spot early Monday after he was hit by a vehicle on the B1 road between Ondangwa and Onethindi in the Oshikoto Region. This is contained in the Namibian Police weekend crime report issued by Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, who stated that the deceased was identified as Lubinda Muchila. It is alleged that the

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Geingob’s youth advisor opposes youth unemployment state of emergency call

Presidential advisor on youth matters and enterprise development, Daisry Mathias says it will be unwise for youth unemployment to be declared a State of Emergency, as it will undesirably affect the financial sector. Current debates in the National Assembly and some youthful politicians have called on President Hage Geingob to declare a State of Emergency on youth unemployment and allow

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SPWC wants man who allegedly forced employee to undress deported

The Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) on Monday called on the government to deport a Chinese national who allegedly ordered an employee to take off her uniform in full view of customers at his shop in Windhoek’s Chinatown shopping complex. SPWC Secretary Eunice Ipinge said the incident, which was reported on by the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday, is “highly

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MTC to open online clothing store

Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) announced the launch of its online clothing store under the banner ‘Bluetick’ on the final day of the MTC Windhoek Fashion Week 2021 in the capital on Sunday, allowing 18 Namibian designers to design products, determine selling prices, and MTC to sell on their behalf. MTC Public Relations Officer Erasmus Nekundi told Nampa in an interview

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COVID-19: Namibia records five new cases

Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula has announced that Namibia on Sunday recorded five new COVID-19 cases, while no new deaths were recorded, keeping lives lost at 3 563. In an update issued Monday, Shangula said the new cases represented a 0.4 per cent positivity ratio, with a gender distribution of two males and three females between

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Health Ministry launches Trusted Travel System

The Health Ministry on Monday launched the ‘Trusted Travel System’ for the verification of COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates at Namibia’s ports of entry. The system allows Namibia to transition from a paper-based manual system to an online system, where testing laboratories upload COVID-19 results directly to an online platform, making it easy for officials at entry points to

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The ALDO Group pursues its commitment towards climate action

The Canadian company is currently participating in the World Climate Summit and has recently renewed its climate neutral certification for the fourth year running. MONTREAL, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Climate issues are more crucial than ever, and the ALDO Group is dedicated to maintaining its commitment to building a low-carbon future. In addition to […]

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Le Groupe ALDO poursuit son engagement envers le climat

L’entreprise canadienne participe au Sommet mondial sur le climat et renouvelle sa certification carboneutre pour une 4e année consécutive MONTRÉAL, 08 nov. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Les enjeux climatiques sont plus cruciaux que jamais et le Groupe ALDO est déterminé à maintenir son engagement afin de construire un avenir à faible teneur en carbone. En […]

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