Resetting relations between the AU, EUHow migration, mobility pact helped The EU has laid the emphasis on interdependence, concrete immediate actions and a reset of their relationship with the AU. The tone of the summit suggests that Europeans want to cooperate with Africans with a new mindset based on pragmatism and not pompous announcements. Mahama Tawat - At the recent 6th AU-EU summit, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) unveiled five partnerships highlighting their Joint Vision till 2030. The five partnerships are: green transition and energy access, digital transformatio ..read more

Koes police officers take law into own hands Monique Adams KEETMANSHOOP Koes residents have been advised to open a case against members of law enforcement after an altercation saw two men assaulted at the hands of the police. Saul Kruiper (31) and Leandro Rooi (20) were reportedly grabbed by the neck, beaten and sprayed with tear gas by police officers Raymond Rooi and Kotokeni Helao. The incident took place at the Soek n Kry location where Leandro and Kruiper were hanging out when an argument allegedly erupted between Leandro’s cousin, Charmaine Rooi, and her boyfriend. While trying t ..read more

Investment giants set to convene in Swakop MNCapital Group, a top-tier Africa-focused investment communication and institutional business development firm, announced that various Pension Funds and several International and local leading institutions come together to discuss Namibia’s economic growth through alternative investments. The firm is supported by Poiyah Media, Mergence Unlisted Investment Managers, Cadence Capital, Monasa Advisory & Associates and MNCapital Botswana. The Namibia Institutional Investment Forum 2022 will be held at the Swakopmund Plaza Hotel between 10-11 March ..read more

OPEC+ powerless as oil prices increaseAfrican economies hardest hit Between December and January, OPEC members boosted their production by 64 000 barrels per day (bpd). Only Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and maybe Kuwait would be able to increase production in the short-term.Tamas Varga, Analyst: PVM Energy EMELINE BURCKEL The OPEC+ cartel of top oil producers at their monthly meeting on Wednesday are likely to be powerless to rein in prices, which have soared above US$100 after member Russia's invasion of Ukraine. With some members failing to meet their monthly productio ..read more

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Impact on Africa’s food suppliesPrices expected to spike Analysts worry that intensifying conflict could disrupt trade with significant consequences for global food stability. For African countries there are reasons to be worried given their dependency for grains imports. Wandile Sihlobo - No man qualifies as a statesman who is entirely ignorant of the problems of wheat. The words of the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Wheat and other grains are back at the heart of geopolitics following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both countries play a major role in the glob ..read more

COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF Mastercard blocks financial institutions Mastercard Inc said late on Monday it had blocked multiple financial institutions from its payment network as a result of sanctions imposed on Russia over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Mastercard will continue to work with regulators in coming days, the company said in a statement. It also promised to contribute a US$2 million for humanitarian relief. Separately, Visa Inc said in a statement that it is taking action to ensure compliance with sanctions and would also comply with any additional sanctions that may be implemented ..read more

Genetic changes in childhood cancer difficult to predict Cancer is uncommon in children, with the most common cancers in children different to those seen in adults. Cancer is caused by genetic changes in a cell resulting in uncontrolled cell growth. In adults, these changes are often caused by lifestyle factors, such as smoking or obesity. In children, the genetic changes that cause cancer are not due to lifestyle. Therefore, they are more likely to be random and difficult to predict. This makes cancer in children difficult to prevent. A cancer diagnosis in a child is a very difficult time f ..read more

China donates anti-pandemic suppliesBilateral friendship solidified China has donated face masks, protective suits, goggles, face shields, oxygen tanks and oxygen generators to the Namibian government to aid in the ongoing battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. Jemimah Ndebele WINDHOEK From outer-space greetings to a helping hand, China has once again expressed its fondness for Namibia by way of a donation meant to ameliorate the effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The donation is a symbol of the good relations between China’s Jiangsu Province and Namibia’s Khomas Region, ambass ..read more

Nampol’s northern helicopter back to fight crime …After being out of action for a year Aiyambo warned residents to refrain from engaging in criminal activities, saying they now have their eyes both on the ground and in the air. TUYEIMO HAIDULA OSHAKATI The Namibian Police helicopter catering for the northern regions - which has been out of service for over a year - has returned to help fight crime. The helicopter, stationed at Oshakati in the Oshana Region, will serve four regions of the north - Oshana, Omusati, Ohangwena and Oshikoto - to fight crime through the police’s Air Wing di ..read more

Getting to know Gretha Nobody does property better Gretha dos Santos; Estate Agent at Just Properties; “I knew how daunting the process of purchasing and selling a property could be and my goal was to make the process friendlier and to offer a professional, trustworthy service.” Yochanaan Coetzee Working in the property market is not always as glamorous as one thinks when looking in from the outside. Economic factors, limited supply of properties and dealing with something as emotional as a family’s home, can hold many challenges. However, given persistence and passion, the journey of findin ..read more