Windhoek: The Governor of the Khomas Region, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, announced that the Khomas Regional Council has funded 144 small and medium enterprise (SME) projects during the 2024-2025 financial year. Nujoma shared this information during his in…
Zhengzhou: Cotton futures closed higher Friday in daytime trading on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE). The most active cotton contract for September 2025 delivery gained 20 yuan (about 2.8 U.S. dollars) to close at 13,885 yuan per tonne.
Accor…
Swakopmund: Businesses operating in Namibia’s western region, encompassing Erongo and Kunene, currently owe the government over N.dollars 9 billion in unpaid taxes, primarily resulting from penalties and interest. Western Regional Manager for Domestic…
Kirkuk: An explosive drone was intercepted and shot down near the Kurdish Peshmerga forces’ base in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk, as reported by the Directorate General of Counter Terrorism for Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The incident occurred at 1…
Nkurenkuru: The Kavango West Chief Regional Officer, Matheus Singambwe, has emphasised the need for ethical conduct and following proper procedures among public servants. Speaking at the Kavango West Regional Council staff meeting held at Nkurenkuru C…
Beijing: Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on Friday launched the opening of the traditional Naadam Festival, which also marks the country’s National Day. Speaking at the opening ceremony at a stadium in the capital Ulan Bator, Khurelsukh describe…
Tokyo: Japan’s key stock index fell on Friday as the market lost momentum over profit-taking and renewed selling pressure. The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, closed at 39,569.68, down 76.68 points, or 0.19 percent, f…
Swakopmund: A total of 230 voter registration points have been finalised across the Erongo Region in preparation for the regional councils and local authorities elections, set for 26 November this year. This was announced on Wednesday by the Electoral…
Boao: The 2025 China Maritime Day Forum and the opening ceremony of Maritime Day activities took place in the coastal town of Boao in south China’s Hainan Province.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the events were held under the theme “Green Navi…
Beijing: The Roads Authority (RA) has announced the reopening of the DR212 road between Aussenkehr and Rosh Pinah in the Kharas region, which had been closed for nearly two weeks.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the road was temporarily closed af…
Montevideo: Former Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro has made a return to his boyhood club Nacional on a free transfer, as announced by the Montevideo-based team. Lodeiro has signed a one-year contract with Nacional following his departure from Maj…
Beijing: The Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, with a focus on the importance of cultural diversity and mutual learning in advancing human progress.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the event is t…
Banyuwangi: The death toll from a passenger ship sinking in Indonesia’s Bali Strait has risen to 15 as of Thursday, while search efforts continue for 20 people still missing, a local official reported.
According to Namibia Press Agency, two bodies w…
Tokyo: Tokyo stocks fell on Thursday due to a stronger yen and speculation of heavy selling linked to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, closed at 39…
Seoul: The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s Otjozondjupa Regional leadership on Wednesday outlined its activities in preparation for the regional councils and local authorities elections set for 26 November this year. ECN’s Otjozondjupa Regiona…
