Namibia – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:41:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Namibia – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 OPEC eyes Namibia as African country plans oil production in 2030 https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-eyes-namibia-as-african-country-plans-oil-production-in-2030/ https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-eyes-namibia-as-african-country-plans-oil-production-in-2030/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:41:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376203 After losing Angola and other key players, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has set its eyes on Namibia for possible membership after a significant amount of oil was discovered within its shores.   The latest discovery of oil in Namibia would easily make the country the fourth largest oil exporter by output by the next decade, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/opec-eyes-namibia-as-african-country-plans-oil-production-in-2030/feed/ 0 Namibia seeks developers for 25 megawatt solar PV plant https://www.theinfostride.com/namibia-seeks-developers-for-25-megawatt-solar-pv-plant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/namibia-seeks-developers-for-25-megawatt-solar-pv-plant/#respond Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:01:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298236 Namibia is targeting 70% of its installed electricity capacity to come from renewable sources by 2030. Namibia is seeking developers to build a 25 megawatt solar-power facility to source energy for its capital, Windhoek, and help counter an electricity shortage. The public-private partnership will include the construction, financing and operation of the facility, the city [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/namibia-seeks-developers-for-25-megawatt-solar-pv-plant/feed/ 0 Jacques Burger can bring Saracens the European Cup: Farrell https://www.theinfostride.com/jacques-burger-can-bring-saracens-the-european-cup-farrell/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 20:58:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38755 Jacques Burger can lead Saracens to European Cup glory, according to fly-half Owen Farrell. The 30-year-old Namibia flanker produced a man-of-the-match effort of 27 tackles during Saracens' stunning 46-6 semi-final demolition of French club Clermont…

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]]> Nigeria And Namibia Set To Build Joint Oil Refinery https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-and-namibia-set-to-build-joint-oil-refinery/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:26:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30607 The Federal Government and the Republic of Namibia have proposed to construct a joint oil refinery to maximise cooperation in the area of energy. . The decision was reached during the two day official visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to Namibia at the invitation of his counterpart, President Hifikepunye Pohamba. . This is contained in [...]

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]]> BBA’s Maria Nepembe Reflects On Her Ghanaian Experience In New Interview https://www.theinfostride.com/bbas-maria-nepembe-reflects-on-her-ghanaian-experience-in-new-interview/ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:40:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=13809 It seems former BBA housemate Maria Nepembe, has the world at her fingertips after bagging an impressive job as a presenter on a hip and happening fashion-related television show in Ghana late last year. . The glam model has wholeheartedly embraced continental fame after her BBA experience. . Marias has even relocated to Ghana where [...]

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]]> BBA Winner Dillish Celebrates 70,000 Twitter Followers https://www.theinfostride.com/bba-winner-dillish-celebrates-70000-twitter-followers/ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:04:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=11438 BBA winner Dillish Mathews has managed to make 70,000 followers on twitter and she is very excited about the achievement(It is sort of an achievement right?!) . Well, for those of you who are on social networks,you know how tricky and hard it is to get people to follow you….The total of followers,can also count [...]

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]]> Permit to kill Namibia black rhino fetches $350,000 in US https://www.theinfostride.com/permit-to-kill-namibia-black-rhino-fetches-350000-in-us/ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 11:20:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=10183 A Texas hunting club auctioned off a permit to kill a black rhinoceros in Namibia, raising $350,000 towards conservation efforts for the animal, but not without controversy. The Dallas Safari Club, which on Saturday said all money would be given to…

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]]> AfDB and Namibia sign ZAR 2.9 billion loan agreement for the construction of new Port of Walvis Bay Container Terminal https://www.theinfostride.com/afdb-and-namibia-sign-zar-2-9-billion-loan-agreement-for-the-construction-of-new-port-of-walvis-bay-container-terminal/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/afdb-and-namibia-sign-zar-2-9-billion-loan-agreement-for-the-construction-of-new-port-of-walvis-bay-container-terminal/ WINDHOEK, Namibia, November 11, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) and Namibia on Friday, November 8, 2013 signed a ZAR 2.9 billion (US $338 million) sovereign guaranteed loan to Nambia Ports Authority (Namport) to finance the construction of a container terminal at Walvis Bay New Port. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-development-bank-2.png Photo: [...]

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]]> Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission to Namibia https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-at-the-conclusion-of-an-imf-mission-to-namibia/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/statement-at-the-conclusion-of-an-imf-mission-to-namibia/ WINDHOEK, Namibia, November 8, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Windhoek during October 24-November 7 to conduct the 2013 Article IV Consultation discussions with Namibia. The mission’s work focused on reviewing recent economic developments and prospects and policies to ensure continued macroeconomic stability and growth. The mission met with [...]

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]]> Kudus Pioneers Interactive Services for Namibian Digital Broadcasting Programme Powered by Exset's DMS Technology https://www.theinfostride.com/kudus-pioneers-interactive-services-for-namibian-digital-broadcasting-programme-powered-by-exsets-dms-technology/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/kudus-pioneers-interactive-services-for-namibian-digital-broadcasting-programme-powered-by-exsets-dms-technology/ THE HAGUE, Netherland, November 5, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Exset (http://www.exset.com), pioneers of TV ecosystems for emerging markets, has today announced that Kudus Technology, based in Namibia, has successfully developed monetisation applications that can be deployed by the country’s public service broadcaster Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) using Exset’s Digital Monetisation System (DMS). Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/exset.jpg [...]

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]]> Canada provides humanitarian assistance to people affected by drought in Namibia https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-provides-humanitarian-assistance-to-people-affected-by-drought-in-namibia/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/canada-provides-humanitarian-assistance-to-people-affected-by-drought-in-namibia/ OTTAWA, Canada, July 11, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Canada is providing immediate assistance to approximately 55,000 people in Namibia as drought conditions intensify, announced the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Development. Canada will help to provide the most vulnerable with cooked meals, as well as water, sanitation services, seeds, and tools. “Our international [...]

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]]> Hundreds of thousands in need of urgent food assistance as extensive drought grips Namibia / With a bleak forecast ahead, Red Cross appeals for immediate support https://www.theinfostride.com/hundreds-of-thousands-in-need-of-urgent-food-assistance-as-extensive-drought-grips-namibia-with-a-bleak-forecast-ahead-red-cross-appeals-for-immediate-support/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/hundreds-of-thousands-in-need-of-urgent-food-assistance-as-extensive-drought-grips-namibia-with-a-bleak-forecast-ahead-red-cross-appeals-for-immediate-support/ GENEVA, Switzerland, July 8, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal of 1,215,010 Swiss francs (1,284,959 US dollars) to assist thousands of people affected by the worst drought to hit Namibia in decades. Fourteen per cent of the population of Namibia [...]

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]]> IOM Helps Namibia to Introduce Border Resident Cards https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-helps-namibia-to-introduce-border-resident-cards/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/iom-helps-namibia-to-introduce-border-resident-cards/ GENEVA, Switzerland, May 31, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The IOM African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC), IOM Namibia and the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration have completed a nine-day assessment on the introduction of a border resident card for people living on the Namibia-Angola border. The project was supported by the IOM Development [...]

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]]> Namibia Prepares to Manage Disaster Risk https://www.theinfostride.com/namibia-prepares-to-manage-disaster-risk/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/namibia-prepares-to-manage-disaster-risk/ GENEVA, Switzerland, May 24, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM Namibia, in cooperation with the Office of the Prime Minister and with financial support from USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, this week completed a training of trainers in disaster risk management in Ongwediwa. The training will enhance national capacity for disaster risk management by [...]

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]]> IOM Supports Migration and Development Policy Process in Namibia https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-supports-migration-and-development-policy-process-in-namibia/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/iom-supports-migration-and-development-policy-process-in-namibia/ GENEVA, Switzerland, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM Namibia, in cooperation with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, has organized a workshop on migration and development in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The May 15th-17th event, financed by the IOM Development Fund, was attended by representatives from various government ministries. Namibia is faced with [...]

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]]> Namibia: Indigenous peoples “not seen promises of independence fulfilled” https://www.theinfostride.com/namibia-indigenous-peoples-not-seen-promises-of-independence-fulfilled/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:05:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/namibia-indigenous-peoples-not-seen-promises-of-independence-fulfilled/ GENEVA, Switzerland, May 2, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Indigenous groups in Namibia, including the San and Himba people, continue to be particularly disadvantaged more than 20 years on from the country’s independence, a UN expert on indigenous rights says. “Since Namibia’s independence in 1990, the Government has made many significant achievements in rolling back [...]

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]]> Mozambican plane wreck found in Namibia, all 33 on board dead https://www.theinfostride.com/mozambican-plane-wreck-found-namibia-33-board-dead/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:05:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3001 Police on Saturday found the burned wreckage of a Mozambican Airlines plane a day after it went missing in a remote area in northeastern Namibia, saying none of the 33 people aboard from several countries had survived. It is one of the worst accidents…

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