Day: November 16, 2022

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New government of St Kitts and Nevis ready to usher in new sense of cooperation and good governance, hints at changes to the country’s CBI programme

Basseterre, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — St Kitts and Nevis welcomed a new government in August and the new administration, led by Dr Terrance Drew, is ready and determined to usher in a new sense of cooperation, good governance, and transparency – starting with steps to improve the country’s long-standing citizenship by investment (CBI) programme. In his address […]

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New High-Yielding Perennial Rice Sees Sustainability Success Catalyzed by Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Approach

Salina, Kansas, USA, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over 70% of the food calories that feed humanity come from annual grain crops, which occupy 60–80% of global croplands. But annual grain dominance may be changing. A study in the journal Nature Sustainability reports that a new high-yielding, long-lived perennial rice with significant environmental, economic, and social […]

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Vinamilk investit dans de nouvelles méga-laiteries pour accélérer la capacité d’approvisionnement pour l’exportation

HO CHI MINH VILLE, Vietnam, 16 novembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vinamilk, la principale entreprise laitière du Vietnam, a réalisé des progrès importants en veillant à ce que sa capacité de production puisse répondre à la demande intérieure et extérieure au cours des deux ou trois prochaines années grâce à deux projets de construction essentiels. Le […]

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AirShow China 2022 : le drone tactique de LoongUAV attire l’attention

ZHUHAI, Chine, 16 novembre 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Le 13 novembre 2022, le 14e Salon aéronautique chinois s’est terminé en beauté à Zhuhai. De nombreux UAV intéressants ont été exposés dans le cadre de ce salon aéronautique, tels que l’UAV d’inspection à grande échelle et d’attaque WJ-700 « Falcon » de la troisième académie des sciences […]

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Rhino Poaching Way Down in Botswana

GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Botswana said it’s seen a dramatic drop in rhinoceros poaching this year after taking greater steps to protect its shrinking rhino population. The significant decline was revealed in a report presented this week at a conference on CITES – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. After losing 126 animals between 2018 and 2021, only six

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Namibia Restores Chinese Company’s Export Permit Despite Bribery Probe

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA — Namibia has restored a Chinese company’s lithium export permit despite an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption. Namibia’s mining authority in October banned Xinfeng Investments from exporting lithium ore until the investigation by Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission was finished. The company is accused of buying a mining license from a man who had acquired it illegally while the true

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Ombudsman draft Bill realisation vital: Dyakugha

Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha said it is vital for the proposed revamped Ombudsman Bill before Cabinet to materialise, as it will enable the entity to financially execute its duties effectively and independently as compared to the status quo. Speaking during its 2021/2022 annual report media briefing here on Tuesday, Dyakugha said although the Ombudsman is a key partner in assisting the

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NCF inaugurates BMX track in Outapi

Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) president Axel Theissen says the newly inaugurated BMX track in the northern town of Outapi is a dream come true for the development of the sport. NCF inaugurated the BMX track at Outapi during the first week of November 2022. In an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, Theissen said it was an honour to construct the

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Dağdelen offers support to government in genocide negotiations

German politician and member of the Left Party, Sevim Dağdelen has said there is more to be done in the genocide negotiations between the Namibian and German governments. She said this during a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila here on Wednesday. Dağdelen said she has been supporting the demands of the Namibian government for six years within German

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SU to host inter-mines sports tournament in Swakopmund

Swakop Uranium (SU) Mine will host this year’s Inter-mines Sports Tournament in Swakopmund on 25 and 26 November. The event will see 13 mining or mining-related companies from across the country competing in five sport codes. The competition was last hosted by B2Gold Mine at Otjiwarongo in 2019 and was halted due to the COVID-19 outbreak. SU Executive Vice President

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NSA records 7,1 per cent increase in inflation for October

The annual inflation rate in October 2022 increased by 7,1 per cent compared to 3,6 per cent recorded in October 2021. On a monthly basis, the inflation rate increased by 0,2 per cent compared to 0,1 per cent recorded a month earlier. The statistics were released by the Namibia Statistics Agency on Tuesday in the October Namibia Consumer Price Index

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Lesotho’s Matekane visits Geingob

The newly sworn-in Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Samuel Matekane on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to President Hage Geingob, who doubles as the chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) organ on politics, defence and security. Matekane was sworn in as Lesotho’s prime minister on 28 October 2022. Speaking during the visit, Matekane said Lesotho is

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FreedomPay Announces Integration with Castles Technology to Expand Commerce Offering Globally

The partnership brings a unique consumer experience powered by loyalty and value-added services to millions of merchants globally. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FreedomPay, the commerce technology partner of choice for global leaders across hospitality, retail, restaurants and sports and entertainment, announce today a partnership with Castles Technology, a globally recognized and industry-leading […]

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‫طفرة الدراجة البخارية جنوب الصحراء تضع الأرواح في خطر، وتحذر من تقرير جديد

هناك حاجة إلى اتخاذ إجراءات عاجلة لمعالجة التطور في الدراجات النارية جنوب الصحراء الكبرى وتقديم تقرير جديد عن السلامة والاستدامة والمناخ من قبل المنظمة غير الحكومية Amend ، ومؤسسة FIA ، والاتحاد الدولي للدراجات النارية ( FIM ). نيروبي، كينيا,  16 نوفمبر 2022  /PRNewswire/ — التقرير، “عجلات التغيير: الدراجات النارية الآمنة والمستدامة في أفريقيا جنوب […]

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