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  For the first time, Mauritius has unique data on the health of its elderly population, a development made possible through IAEA support to the country on leveraging nuclear technology for the early diagnosis and prevention of ageing-associated diseases. As a result, Mauritius policy makers can utilize this information to better inform interventions that keep its elders healthy. Sarcopenia is an age-related decline in muscle mass and function that affects […]

  Progress in women’s representation in politics globally has been slow. Women’s representation in parliaments in Africa increased by one point from 2021 to 2024, shifting the total from 25% to 26%. “At this rate, it will take Africa until the year 2100 to achieve gender parity in its parliaments. But this assumes a linear progression, which is unlikely given the fact that generally after countries achieve the 30%-mark, progress […]

  Siemens partners with Miko Pharma to develop cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Ghana.  The agreement aims to create 130 jobs and produce affordable, high-quality medications for various ailments.  Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector is set for significant expansion, with sales forecasted to reach GH₵10.7 billion by 2028.  Siemens (www.Siemens.com), the trusted global technology leader, has signed a landmark agreement with Miko Pharma to develop state-of-the-art facilities for the local production of […]

  Worsening violence between armed groups in Walikale, DRC, has trapped people and our teams and is preventing the delivery of supplies. If supply routes remain blocked, our teams will start to run out of essential medical supplies in two weeks. We call on all warring parties to protect civilians, medical facilities, and health workers, and facilitate the delivery of medical supplies. Escalating violence between armed groups the FARDC and the M23/AFC, […]

Omandaaha omupilima goshilongo Eliyah Ngurare okwali a ningi oshigongi naanipambuliko ya yooloka okwiikunda okutula pamuthika omalukanda moshitopolwa Khomas. Okugandja omeya,uuyogoki nompito yoku mona omagumbo taga vulika oyali iinima yimwe mbyoka yiikundwa. Omupilima tati iimaliwa oya gandjwa,naanipambuliko naya ninge oshilalakanenwa okugandja uundjugo hawu pombo,noku topola omavi momukalo ngoka tagu simaneke uuthemba womuntu. Teendulula eitulemo lyepangelo nondjungu okutula pamuthika omalukanda,noku nongonona omilandu nooveta dhoka tadhi kongo oku yela ompito yevi nomayakulo moondoolopa […]

  Two African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) -supported projects have garnered top honours at the 2025 Bonds, Loans&ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4li4foE) conference. A $545 million sustainable term loan facility in Senegal (https://apo-opa.co/4ldg7rV) was named Sovereign Syndicated Loan Deal of the Year, while Rwanda’s €200 million ESG loan (https://apo-opa.co/4lf3cpd) was awarded ESG Loan Deal of the Year. Both projects were supported by partial credit guarantees from the African Development Bank Group. […]

Omukalelipo shilongo gwa China mo Namibia Zhao Weiping nena okwa talelepo ominista yiipambele yopashigwana niipindi  okwiikunda iinima yuuwanawa wiilongo yopaali. Ambassodor Zhao ta halele ompolo Selma Ashipala Musavyi omolwa euliko lye,noku guma wo kelangeko lyopandjokonona lya Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah onga omupresitend omutitano gwa Namibia. Yaali taya endulula elongelokumwe lina oonkondo pokati ka Namibia na China,noku holola eitulemo oku yela etulomiilonga lyoopololeka dhomalongelokumwe dhoka dhilipo dhoka tadhi yamukula oompumbwe oonene dha […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Nedbank Namibia’s net interest income rose to N$956 million in 2024 from N$934 million in 2023. There was a 6% rise in loans and advances, reflecting a stronger demand for credit amid recovering economic conditions. Additionally, interest paid to clients grew by 2%, reaching N$1.184 billion, up from N$1.162 billion in 2023. The bank’s credit loss ratio increased to 103 basis points (bps), compared to 60 bps […]

  Women entrepreneurs made sales worth thousands of dollars at a mini bazaar.  “Despite the challenges of poverty in our community, I have become more self-reliant through the skills I’ve gained from ITC initiatives. I no longer struggle to afford basic necessities, and I am determined to succeed in all my business plans.” – Betty Poni, Nile Organics Ltd.   “I’ve lived in fear every moment of my life due to […]