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Sigenergy Showcases AI-Powered Energy Solutions at Solar & Storage Live Egypt 2026, Advancing Smarter Energy Across Africa

August 11, 2026

CAIRO, Egypt, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sigenergy (06656.HK) is showcasing its latest AI-powered solar and energy storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live Egypt 2026, taking place on 11-12 August at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in New Cairo. Visitors can experience Sigenergy’s solutions for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility-scale […]

Nedbank Go Green Fund Allocates N$700 000 to Environmental Projects in Namibia

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: The Nedbank Go Green Fund has allocated N$700 000 to three environmental projects aimed at promoting conservation, environmental education, and scientific capacity-building in Namibia.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the projects include…

Established Local Mines Report Strong Operation Gains

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: Two of Namibia’s established mines reported strong operational gains at the Namibia Mining Expo and Conference, with B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine on track to pass a cumulative two million ounces of gold produced since 2014, and Namdeb lifting cara…

Old Mutual Namibia Wins Prestigious Global Wealth Management Award

August 11, 2026

Old mutual namibia: Old Mutual Namibia (OMN) won the ‘Most Trusted Wealth Management and Financial Solutions Provider – Namibia – 2026’ at the 14th edition of the Global Brand Awards.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the award, hosted by Global Br…

No Breach of Competition Act Found in Horse Mackerel Investigations by NaCC

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has closed two investigations into alleged anti-competitive conduct in the horse mackerel fishing sector after finding no contraventions of the Competition Act.

According to Namibia Press Agency, …

Nkurenkuru Town Council Acting CEO Blames Work Overload for Audit Errors

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: Nkurenkuru Town Council Acting Chief Executive Officer Magana Mukuve says errors in the council’s financial statements are the result of work overload and not incompetence.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Mukuve appeared before the Publ…

Unreliable Internet Access Cripples Kavango West Schools

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: Kavango West Regional Education Director, Pontianus Musore, said most schools in the region remain cut off from reliable internet access, undermining teaching, administration, and plans to expand advanced-level subjects. Musore, while engagi…

Mbwale Calls for Community Participation in ECD Development

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: Deputy Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Linda Mbwale has called for stronger community participation in the establishment of early childhood development (ECD) centres in remote communities.

According to Namibia Press Agency, …

African Feminism Forum Calls for Action Beyond Declarations

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: The African Feminism Forum has called for greater action to advance women’s political and economic rights, saying the continent’s feminist agenda must move beyond declarations towards practical and sustainable change.

According to Namibia …

Poor Network Coverage Undermines Health Services in Kavango West, MPs Told

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: Poor and unreliable network coverage is undermining healthcare delivery in Kavango West, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) heard on Monday during its engagement with stakeholders in the re…

Parliamentary Committee Raises Safety Concerns at Okarikua Mining

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has raised concerns over the safety and welfare of workers as well as community benefits and value addition during its visit to Okarikua Mining in Ohungumure village in the Opuwo Urba…

Troubled Kunene Small-Scale Miners Voice Concerns Over EPLs and Resources

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: Small-scale miners in Kunene have raised concerns over challenges surrounding Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPLs), access to information, training, financing, and mineral prices. The miners voiced their concerns on Monday during an engagem…

Battle of Otjunda Not Forgotten: Nganate

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has stated that the Ovambanderu community continues to remember the Battle of Otjunda and the brutal acts committed by colonial forces. The Battle of Otjunda, also known as Sturmfeld, was a significant and tra…

Hengari Orders Nkurenkuru Council to Align Allowances and Priorities with the Law

August 11, 2026

Windhoek: Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Inna Hengari, has ordered the Nkurenkuru Town Council to bring its travel allowances, financial reporting, and service delivery priorities in line with the law. Speaking to N…

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Don't miss daily news

Sigenergy Showcases AI-Powered Energy Solutions at Solar & Storage Live Egypt 2026, Advancing Smarter Energy Across Africa

Nedbank Go Green Fund Allocates N$700 000 to Environmental Projects in Namibia

Established Local Mines Report Strong Operation Gains

Old Mutual Namibia Wins Prestigious Global Wealth Management Award

No Breach of Competition Act Found in Horse Mackerel Investigations by NaCC

Nkurenkuru Town Council Acting CEO Blames Work Overload for Audit Errors

Unreliable Internet Access Cripples Kavango West Schools

Mbwale Calls for Community Participation in ECD Development

African Feminism Forum Calls for Action Beyond Declarations

Poor Network Coverage Undermines Health Services in Kavango West, MPs Told

Parliamentary Committee Raises Safety Concerns at Okarikua Mining

Troubled Kunene Small-Scale Miners Voice Concerns Over EPLs and Resources

Battle of Otjunda Not Forgotten: Nganate

Hengari Orders Nkurenkuru Council to Align Allowances and Priorities with the Law

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