Chengdu: Switzerland’s Riccardo Rancan secured the first gold medal of The World Games 2025 by triumphing in the men’s middle distance orienteering event. Rancan completed the course in 45 minutes and 22 seconds, marking a significant achievement in t…
Windhoek: The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), representing 1.6 billion young people from the 56 member states in the Commonwealth, has called for increased investment in youth-led organisations to empower young leaders to address global challenges.
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Jerusalem: Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced in a statement on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces will prepare for the takeover while distributing humanitarian ass…
Beijing: In June, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) celebrated its 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors by welcoming 3,500 delegates from nearly 100 countries to Beijing. This gathering marked the bank’s decade of significant gr…
Windhoek: The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), representing 1.6 billion young people from the 56 member states in the Commonwealth, has called for increased investment in youth-led organisations to empower young leaders to address global challenges.
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Hong kong: Hong Kong’s stock market ended lower Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.89 percent to close at 24,858.82 points. The market witnessed a decline across several indices, reflecting a downturn in investor sentiment.
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Windhoek: Eight schools across the country on Wednesday received 200 OPPO tablets with the goal to support hands-on learning and help bridge the digital divide, particularly in underserved communities. The devices were handed over as part of the UNESC…
Swakopmund: The University of Namibia (UNAM) is preparing to launch the country’s first locally developed degree programmes in Marine Engineering and Maritime Science, aimed at addressing a critical skills gap in the country’s blue economy. As part of…
Windhoek: Namibia’s financial and technology regulators have called for closer coordination in regulating the country’s growing FinTech ecosystems, positing regulatory collaboration as key to achieving national development objectives.
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Erongo: The Erongo Regional Council (ERC) has acknowledged a recent High Court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of Arandis Constituency councillor Benitha Imbamba as chairperson. As a result, the ERC has confirmed that the matter has been placed …
Rundu: The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) has reported a decline in national blood stocks, with Group O being the most critically affected. In a public service announcement on Wednesday, NamBTS announced the return of blood donation cli…
Windhoek: Omaheke Second Division champions, Omaheke Sports Club (SC), are confident of doing well in the Southern Stream First Division League (SSFDL) playoffs set for Mariental this weekend. The Gobabis-based team is drawn in the same group with Bee…
Caracas: The Venezuelan government on Thursday condemned the announcement made by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to offer a reward of 50 million U.S. dollars for information leading to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan Foreign Minist…
London: The Bank of England (BoE) announced Thursday a cut to its benchmark interest rate from 4.25 percent to 4 percent, the lowest level in over two years, amid a struggle to boost the weakening British economy. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee v…
Windhoek: Namibia’s mining sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing significantly to national growth and development. In 2024 alone, the industry contributed approximately 13.25 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Produc…
