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Reserves Shield Economies from Shocks – IMF

Reserves Shield Economies from Shocks – IMF

  By: Mathias Hangala   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says adequate foreign exchange reserves play a role in shielding economies from shocks and strengthening economic resilience.   In a report released through its social media platforms last week, the…

International Conflicts Could Affect Namibia’s Development Goals

International Conflicts Could Affect Namibia’s Development Goals

David Shoombe Namibian trade analysts indicate that Namibia’s national developmental priorities may be delayed as a result of the nation’s economic vulnerability to being affected by global conflicts.  With the ongoing attacks of US-Israeli forces on Iran, the threat of…

Climate Risks Endanger Global Economy – WEF

Climate Risks Endanger Global Economy – WEF

By: Mathias Hangala   The 2026 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that amidst trade fragmentation, supply-chain volatility, and technological disruption, climate change remains a threat to the global economy.   The report states that climate…

Technology

Local ISP Seeks to Bridge Digital Divide in Namibia

  By: Hee-Dee Walenga   Canopus Technologies (CanTech), a local internet service provider (ISP), entered the market with the objective of bridging the digital gap.   Founded in 2023 by Managing Director Nerro Nendongo, the company serves as an example…

Global platform Shutterstock Showcases new Generative AI Features

Shutterstock, the global photography and image library company, which at one stage had a library of 750 million images for users to select from, engaged with interested stakeholders in a virtual platform regarding some of the new features that they…

4G and 5G Will Enhance Connectivity – Tech Analysts

  By: Loise Shiimi   In light of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announcing its decision to phase out 2G and 3G networks over the next four years, a technological shift is underway.   Tomas Shigwedha, a computer…

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