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UN needs US$46.4 bn for aid
The United Nations said yesterday that it needed US$46.4 billion next year to bring life-saving help to around 180 million people in desperate circumstances
around the world.

Kilimanjaro Boxing tourney ignites sparks
MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club hosted an amateur boxing bonanza at Oshakati Independence Stadium on Saturday, showcasing top-tier boxing with a display of skill and determination.

Looser dashes to seventh title … as van Ryhn win women’s title
Swiss male rider Konny Looser claimed a record seventh solo Nedbank Desert Dash title in nine races when he conquered the 397-kilometre journey through the Namib Desert in a time of 14 hours, 14 minutes, and 17 seconds (14:51:17) in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Ongos Ladies maintain dominance in WSL
FC Ongos Ladies displayed remarkable resilience in the FNB Women’s Super League, securing back-to-back victories over the weekend despite facing challenges.

FNB invests heavily in basketball league
First National Bank last week sponsored the first ever FNB Namibia Basketball Federation 5-on-5 league with a total of N$900 000.

Australia to cut immigrant numbers
Australia yesterday unveiled plans to slash the number of migrants arriving in the country, hoping to curb a post-pandemic surge and address voter anger at the rising cost of living.

Farmer’s Kraal With guest Hanks Saisai – The importance, benefits of mulching
In arid and semi-arid countries such as Namibia where water is a scarce resource, it is always advisable for farmers to engage in water conserving practices.

Agronomic board receives international certification
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB)’s regulatory work and continued strategic guidance to local farmers were recently further bolstered when the board was honoured and presented with the ISO 9001:2015 Standards and Global G.A.P certification.

Namibia to host inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit
As part of Namibia’s COP28 programme, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), DMG events and Vasco Da Gama Energy on 06 November 2023 officially launched the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAh2S), to be hosted in Windhoek from 3 to 5 September 2024.
