The entire population of Gaza is experiencing “severe levels of acute food insecurity”, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday, underscoring the urgency for increasing the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory.
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Nigerian army denies reprisal attacks
Nigeria’s army on Monday denied carrying out revenge attacks after the killing of 16 soldiers in the southern Delta state, as residents accused troops of burning a village in retaliation. Videos of flaming houses along the Forcados river have circulated on social media since Sunday, but AFP has not been able to verify the footage.
11 Kenyan university students killed in bus crash
A bus carrying students from a top Kenyan university collided with a truck on a busy highway after skidding in heavy rain, killing 11 of them and injuring 42 seriously, police said.
Capricorn pledges N$1m for desert economy in Maltahöhe
The Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$1 million towards the Wolwedans Foundation’s flagship initiative, RuralRevive: Building a Desert-based Economy, showcasing its dedication to economic advancement, sustainable development and the empowerment of the Maltahöhe community.
Bank of Japan hikes rates for first time since 2007
Japan’s central bank pulled the plug yesterday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Transparency key to integrated reporting – Nuyoma
New generation reporting took centre- stage this week when the Capricorn Group, in partnership with GreymatterFinch, hosted another investor relations workshop.
OPEC SG to address Namibia’s energy conference…participation underscores country’s potential as global oil player
Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General (SG) of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), is expected to deliver an address and share insight into global oil trends at the upcoming Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC) in Windhoek during April.
Zambezi offers enchanting tourism, recreation
The Zambezi region has diverse natural resources for development.
A culinary journey through Zambezi’s soul
Travellers to the Zambezi region can expect to be taken on an exquisite culinary adventure.
Remembering Zambezi’s legendary Stoney Mubiana
As Namibia celebrates 34 years of independence, the Zambezi region joins the nationwide celebrations with a focus on honouring local cultural icons.