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Young African ready for CAF Confederation Cup clash
New Era
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After a weekend of intense friendly matches in Okahandja, Young African FC head coach Marley Ngarizemo expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and preparations as they get ready for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The...
Visa-Free policy would double Africa’s US$190 billion tourism revenue — Julius Debrah
The Herald Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has stressed the urgent need to dismantle barriers that prevent the free movement of people, goods, and services across the African continent. He insisted that the over US$190 billion generated annually from...
UAE captain Muhammad Waseem, born in Pakistan with a benefactor with roots in India’s Hyderabad
The Indian Express
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September 9, 2025
Muhammad Waseem, the swashbuckling captain of hosts UAE that starts its Asia Cup campaign against India Wednesday, is the country’s first superstar. Tall and muscular, with a thick black beard, the 31-year-old draws huge crowds around these parts....
The Namibian @40
The Namibian
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August 18, 2025
Conrad Angula started working at The Namibian over 37 years ago, on 4 June 1988. Prior to that, he was employed as a time officer by the Tsumeb Corporation Limited where he would write letters to the editor under the pseudonym ‘The Horse’. He...
Out of Africa: Waterford woman's travels inspired dream home renovation
Irish Examiner
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August 19, 2025
Once she set foot there, Africa’s “endless tracks and horizons” drew Co Waterford woman Margaret Flanagan farther and farther away from her home village, under the shade of the Comeragh Mountains.This was the early 80s, and the young Margaret was...
Damage repair prioritised in Namibia’s coastal parks
Namibian Sun
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August 19, 2025
Protecting fragile ecosystems from human impact An environmental assessment has revealed damage to ancient Welwitschia plants caused by irresponsible driving. Ellanie Smit 2 Hours Ago - 2025-08-19 00:00:00 The environment and tourism ministry has...
Africa perfected the safari. Now travellers want to go deeper
The Age
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August 19, 2025
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Ethical use of social media campaign launched in Windhoek
The Namibian
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August 18, 2025
Emma Theofelus, minister of information and communication technology, Windhoek, 13 August 2025 It is with great pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you today on this auspicious occasion of the launch of the ‘Ethical Use of...
Resetting Employer-Employee Relations in Namibia’s Retail, Wholesale Sector
The Namibian
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August 18, 2025
The retail and wholesale industry in Namibia is one of the country’s largest employers, but are we okay with brewing tensions between management and staff? From shop floor attendants and shelf packers to warehouse operators and cashiers, thousands...
Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches from Accra, championing a visa-free Africa by 2030
The Herald Ghana
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August 18, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra from today, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa...
Gondwana scoops five wins at Best of Namibia 2025 Awards
The Namibian
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August 17, 2025
Gondwana Collection Namibia has been named one of the standout winners at the Best of Namibia 2025 Awards, taking home five honours across key accommodation, travel and transport categories. In the accommodation division, Etosha Safari Lodge was...
In Namibia, India shows a new way to engage Africa
The Hindu
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August 17, 2025
In his address to Namibia’s National Assembly in July this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi quoted a Namibian poet, invoked the symbolism of the Welwitschia mirabilis plant (the national plant) and the Springbok, and sprinkled his remarks with...
Where The World's Ocean Plastic Waste Comes From
Zero Hedge
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In the past decade, plastic pollution has become one of the most visible environmental issues worldwide. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic enter the ocean, affecting marine life, coastal communities, and ecosystems. This visualization, via...
Historic road trip across Africa to push for visa-free travel by 2030
Business Day
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August 17, 2025
A bold campaign to break down visa barriers and unite Africa will set off from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025, embarking on a record 40,000-kilometre journey across 39 African countries. The initiative—called the Trans African Tourism & Unity...
Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches in Accra to champion visa-free Africa by 2030
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 17, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163 day road journey across Africa...
How Namibia Can Grow from 3 to 10 million People
The Namibian
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August 16, 2025
Namibia is one of Africa’s largest countries – twice the size of Kenya – but has just 3.02 million people. That’s a little more than half the population of Nairobi’s metro area of around 5.5 million. In today’s global economy, numbers matter....
The Digital Divide Stealing Namibian Dreams
The Namibian
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August 16, 2025
How many of Namibia’s 2.8 million citizens know about the existence of the Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX)? How many understand they can buy shares in the institutions that hold their savings? The sobering reality: While 78% of Namibians are...
‘AFTCREE Expo aims to mainstream culture, tourism into economies of African states’
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
Chuks Akamadu is the Managing Director/CEO of Afrocultour Limited, organisers of the Songs of Nigeria Festival (SONIFES), Nigeria Entertainment, Economic Roundtable (NEER) and others. An accomplished intellectual property lawyer, erudite cultural...
Nandi-Ndaitwah travels to Madagascar for regional summit
Informante
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August 16, 2025
PRESIDENT DEPARTS FOR MADAGASCAR: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah departed for Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, today to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community...
23 of the world’s best adventures for thrill-seekers
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Dream up an activity and it probably exists somewhere around the world, with something to suit every level of physical ability. The super-fit can tackle a 155-mile race across the...