After surviving near bankruptcy in the early 90s when the Treasury could not honour its financial obligations, more than 30 years later, the Indian economy has grown from strength to strength.
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Zambia ratifies tripartite corridor agreement
The Zambian government successfully ratified the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC) Tripartite Agreement on 12 January 2024, and deposited the instruments of ratification with the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Uranium One withdraws court challenge…as ministry operationalises new water legislation
Russian mining company Uranium One Group has withdrawn a case against the water ministry for not issuing exploration drilling permits to them.
Oshana learners to get placement
The Oshana regional education directorate is busy placing Grade one, four, eight, and 11 learners who have not yet found placement at local schools.
Diergaardt confident of academic growth
Acting //Kharas chief regional officer (CRO) Benedictus Diergaardt expressed confidence that the 2024 academic year will be one of growth, achievement and fulfilment for both educators and learners.
Canadian mining giant exhumes ancestral graves
A Karibib family found itself reeling and grieving again after a contentious dispute with Osino Resources as the latter exhumed ancestral graves to pave the way for business.
Irish MP supports Geingob’s call for Germany to repent
Irish firebrand politician and member of the European parliament, Michael Wallace has thrown his weight behind President Hage Geingob’s stern call for Germany to rethink its decision to support Israel in the genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) brought by South Africa.
LPM bays for Nghipondoka’s head
Landless People’s Movement (LPM) lawmaker Utaara Mootu is calling for the immediate dismissal of education minister Anna Nghipondoka for allegedly bringing the education sector to its knees.
Namibia safe from cholera outbreak
The Zambezi health directorate has alerted Namibians travelling to neighbouring Zambia to take precautionary measures against the cholera outbreak, which continues to claim many lives and leave thousands hospitalised.
Sierra Leone praises Namibian roads
A delegation from Sierra Leone which was on a study visit in Windhoek praised the country’s road network, even naming it the ‘Europe of Africa’ due to its good road management system.