Rampant gang violence in Port-au-Prince has triggered the exodus of tens of thousands of people from the Haitian capital where on Friday charred bodies lay in the streets and residents battled a growing food security crisis.
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TotalEnergies ranks top in French solar tender
TotalEnergies has strengthened its position as the market leader in rooftop solar installations in France by ranking first in the latest call for tenders issued by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), winning more than 80 MWp or 22% of the capacity awarded.
Europeans stock markets steady at open
Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on yesterday following losses in Asia and after a disappointing finish to the week on Wall Street.
UK govt to unveil £200m nuclear investment
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was yesterday set to announce £200 million (US$252 million – N$4.7 billion) of public investment to boost the UK’s nuclear deterrent programme and its civil nuclear industry, which the government says will support 40 000 expected new jobs.
Pilot project chips away at massive housing need
THOUSANDS of Namibians, particularly those in the lower income segment who live in shacks in informal settlements, dream of owning a decent home.
Banks urge clients to register SIM cards
AS the deadline for the mandatory registration of SIM cards draws near, Namibians have been encouraged by banks to avoid the discomfort and inconvenience that may be associated with being disconnected.
Oshikuku rehabilitates sewerage ponds
The Oshikuku Town Council has set aside more than N$1.7 million for the rehabilitation of the town’s sewerage ponds.
Sightless father raises two sons
A 41-year-old sightless man, who lives with his two minor boys in a small, dilapidated house at Omutsegwonime, located 20km north of Omuthiya, tells his tale of daily hardship.
Memorial to honour Geingob held in Netherlands
Namibia’s Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Netherlands, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Mission to the European Union held a memorial service in honour of the late president Hage Geingob on Saturday.
Mkusa: Resurging African coups a concern
THE chairperson of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council Emilia Ndinelao Mkusa says the latest wave of coups d’état poses challenges that have hampered Africa’s development.