Day: October 3, 2022

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Global Health and Gavi Veteran Anuradha Gupta to Lead Global Immunization at Sabin

Former Gavi deputy CEO Anuradha Gupta joins Sabin Vaccine Institute WASHINGTON, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veteran public health leader Anuradha Gupta, who has spearheaded a host of successful global initiatives to improve the health of women and children and boost vaccine access and uptake, has joined Sabin Vaccine Institute as President of Global […]

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Anuradha Gupta, spécialiste de la santé mondiale et ancienne cadre chez Gavi, dirigera le programme de vaccination mondiale de Sabin

WASHINGTON, 03 oct. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anuradha Gupta, leader chevronnée de la santé publique, qui a dirigé de nombreuses initiatives mondiales couronnées de succès visant à améliorer la santé des femmes et des enfants et à accroître l’accès et l’adoption des vaccins, a rejoint le Sabin Vaccine Institute en tant que présidente du programme […]

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EMGA achève une levée de fonds de 9,4 millions d’euros pour Kashf Foundation avec un financement de BIO

LONDRES, 03 oct. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La facilité de financement de 9,4 millions d’euros pour Kashf Foundation a été créée, structurée et négociée par Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA), la banque d’investissement des marchés émergents. S’exprimant au sujet de cette transaction, M. Shahzad Iqbal, directeur financier de Kashf Foundation, a déclaré : « Kashf Foundation est enregistrée […]

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Uncle allegedly rapes two-year-old at Oniimwandi village

A two-year-old female toddler from Oniimwandi village in the Onayena constituency of the Oshikoto region was reportedly raped by her 21-year-old uncle last week Tuesday. A weekend crime report by the Head of the Namibian Police Force’s Public Relations Division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi on Sunday said it is alleged that the suspect had sexual intercourse with the at about

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IAEA General Conference Concludes: Resolutions Adopted

The 66th annual IAEA General Conference has concluded with resolutions adopted on nuclear and radiation safety, nuclear security, strengthening the effectiveness and improving the efficiency of Agency safeguards, and the Agency’s work in the areas of nuclear science, technology and applications, as well as its technical cooperation activities. Held annually in Vienna, the General Conference is the IAEA’s supreme decision-making

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Two die in stolen vehicle at Okapya

Two people died in a car accident at Okapya location in the district of Ondangwa after the stolen vehicle they were travelling in overturned on Saturday. Namibian Police Force spokesperson for the Oshana Region, Thomas Aiyambo, said in a crime report issued on Monday that the vehicle was reported stolen in Ongwediva on Friday at about 23h00 and the deceased

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WFP cash helps Namibia’s farmers confront weather extremes

Drought followed by flooding has wiped out harvests Retired cattle auctioneer Kavanga Ngombe, 81, has seen his harvests shrink over the past five years, as his home region of Kunene in northwestern Namibia has swung between weather extremes of drought, followed by floods. “We had stored grain from the good harvest years, but it is all depleted now,” says Kavanga,

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Sauyemwa Combined School renamed to Ruben Makaranga Combined School

The Sauyemwa Combined School in Rundu was renamed to Ruben Makaranga Combined School who pioneered the first school in that informal settlement in 1935. The acting principal of the school Paul Malembu told Nampa on Monday the decision to have the school renamed started in 2017. According to Malembu, Makaranga started a small school close to the river after his

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Uerikua meets striking Cheetah Cement workers

Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, accompanied by regional council chairperson, Marlayn Mbakera, on Monday afternoon held a meeting with the striking workers of Cheetah Cement factory at Otjiwarongo. Uerikua told the workers who have been on strike since July this year that their strike has taken so long, therefore, urgent action is needed to end it. Nearly 200 workers of Cheetah

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Petrol price to decrease, diesel unchanged

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that the price for petrol will decrease by 100 cents per litre effective 05 October 2022, while the price of diesel will remain unchanged. A statement issued on Monday by the ministry said petrol will now cost N.dollars 20.03 per litre, while diesel will remain unchanged at N.dollars 22.12 per litre. It

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Otjiwarongo residents welcome Otjozondjupa winning teams of Debmarine tournament

The three winning teams for the Otjozondjupa Region at the 2022 Debmarine tournament that took place at Swakopumd over the weekend, received a hero’s welcome by residents at Otjiwarongo on Monday afternoon. The Under-17 netball team of Otjozondjupa was on Sunday crowned the overall winners for this year’s Debmarine tournament in the netball category after it defeated Erongo Region with

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A EMGA concluiu uma angariação de capital de 9,4 milhões de EUR para a Kashf Foundation com financiamento da BIO

LONDRES, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A linha de financiamento no valor de 9,4 milhões de euros para a Kashf Foundation foi criada, estruturada e negociada pela Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA), o banco de investimento para os mercados emergentes. Ao falar sobre a transação, o Sr. Shahzad Iqbal, diretor financeiro (CFO) da Kashf Foundation […]

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EMGA completes EUR 9.4M capital raise for Kashf Foundation with financing from BIO

LONDON, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The EURO 9.4 million funding facility for Kashf Foundation was originated, structured, and negotiated by Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA), the emerging market investment bank. Speaking on the transaction, Mr Shahzad Iqbal, CFO of Kashf Foundation said, “Kashf Foundation is registered as a Non-Banking Micro Finance Company […]

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