CORRUPTION in the oil and gas business is a critical issue that affects many resource-rich countries.
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GIPF investments in // Kharas total N$247m
//Kharas Regional Council chairperson Joseph Isaacks says the Government Institutions Pension Fund has over the years invested over N$247 million in renewable energy, property development and home loans for //Kharas residents.
Kasaona pursues Caf B licence course
FORMER Brave Gladiators captain and coach Uerikondjera ‘Mammie’ Kasaona has been offered an opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the upcoming Confederation of African Football (Caf) B Diploma Course in Tanzania.
Include para-athletes, says Hamukwaya
THE Secretary-General of the Namibia Paralympic Committee, Michael Hamukwaya, has called for inclusivity for para-athletes in sports competitions, including the recently concluded Rössing Uranium Marathon.
Cosmos loses labour case
FORMER Namibia Football Association (NFA) Secretary General Franco Cosmos has lost his case of unfair dismissal against the football mother body after a protracted fight in the High Court.
Ancient banking enters Cameroon’s digital age
Joseph Ngono’s face lights up with a smile as he looks at his smartphone, where a payment worth US$830 has just appeared in his digital wallet.
Kongalend becomes Konga Microfinance
Kongalend financial services, a Namibian development finance institution, announced its name change to Konga Microfinance.
Namibians have competency for oil and gas industry
NAMIBIA has a large pool of qualified people who can work in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry, observed Nillian Mulemi, CEO of the Petroleum Training and Education Fund.
Namibia seeks to improve air access
Namibia intends to improve air connections to and from the country. This came to light yesterday, when the Namibia Airport Company (NAC) unveiled an initiative named ‘Air Connect Namibia’.
Malawi embraces health rights governance project
THE parliament of Malawi has signed up to the third phase of a Sida-funded Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project.