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Month: August 2023

General

Aeroflot to increase flights to Seychelles to three weekly

Russia’s national airline, Aeroflot, will increase its flight frequency to Seychelles in October, which will keep the Eastern European country among the top three markets on the island nations’ visitors’ arrival list.As of October 16, Aeroflot will inc…

Technology

Malaysia offers online courses to Seychellois through new agreement

The Seychelles government and a top university in Malaysia signed an agreement on Tuesday through which Seychellois students will have access to online courses by the end of this year.The managing director of the SEGi University and Colleges in Malaysi…

General

New guide unlocks access to MSB and SAPP markets

The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) and Modified Single Buyer (MSB) market access guide, supported by the European programme GET.transform, was launched in Windhoek on Monday.A media statement issued by NamPower and the Electricity Control Board (EC…

General

Namibia spends N.dollars 200 million on youth development annually

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has revealed that Namibia spends N.dollars 200 million on youth development policies per annum.Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was speaking at the opening of a two-day Pan-Afrikan Renaissance (PAR) Summit in Windhoek, las…

General

Skills transfer to locals is imperative: Ithete

The chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangwe Ithete said it is important that skills are transferred to locals to empower them with knowledge and expertise.Ithete made these remarks in Keetman…

General

Employee steals seven goats from employer

A 39-year-old man allegedly stole seven goats worth N.dollars 7 000 from his employer at Okandombo village in the Oshikoto Region.According to a crime report issued by Namibian Police Force spokesperson for the Oshikoto Region, Inspector Ellen Nehale, …

Business Economy

Namibia exports over 2 million kilogrammes of meat for July

The Meat Board of Namibia has reported that during July 2023, a total of 2 152 818 kilogrammes of meat and meat products were exported, while 500 475kg of meat and meat products were imported.The Meat Board reported in its latest monthly report release…

Economy

MME successfully opens electricity market to allow new entrants

Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo on Monday said the ministry has successfully opened its electricity market to allow new entrants, new investment opportunities, as well as new technical possibilities for the electricity supply industry.Alweendo …

Governance Politics

BRICS Membership Boosts Ethiopia’s Role in Realizing South-South Cooperation

BRICS membership will strengthen Ethiopia’s role in the effort to building a reasonable and inclusive world system through the South–South cooperation, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to South Africa, Muktar Kedir remarked.He added that skillful efforts made by …

General

Addis Ababa Mayor Lays Wreath at Memorial Statue of Ethiopian Veterans in Korea

Mayor of Addis Ababa Adanech Abiebie has laid wreath of flower at the memorial statue of Ethiopian veterans in Korea who bravely fought in the Korean War.The mayor and her delegation is in Korea for an official visit to Chuncheon City to renew the rel…