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Symptoms of killer virus spreading across Europe - 'highly likely' to reach UK
New cases of a killer virus have been detected in holiday hotspots loved by British tourists - and experts have warned it could reach the UK. It’s been described as the current biggest threat to public health, after breaking out in Iraq and...

PM Modi to hold bilateral meeting with Argentina President Milei: Envoy Ajaneesh
Ambassador Ajaneesh Kumar also shed light on India-Argentina cooperation in various sectors Prime Minister Narendra Modi being accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pic/PTI...

World News | PM Modi to Hold Bilateral Meeting with Argentina President Milei: Envoy Ajaneesh Kumar
Buenos Aires [Argentina] July 5 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the way to Argentina, Indian Ambassador Ajaneesh Kumar hailed it a "momentous occasion," noting it will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in over five decades....
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How India-Ghana ties can guide Delhi’s Africa strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana, en route to the Brics summit, stands out as a strategic use of an intercontinental journey. On the return leg, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit Namibia. With these visits, the PM will...

Trading floor: Gold Hydrogen, WIA, PME come up roses
Gold Hydrogen rallies on landmark buy-in by Japanese giants Shares in Gold Hydrogen (ASX: GHY) were up around 8% at the open after the junior explorer told the market that three Japanese giants have bought into the stock ahead of a drilling...

PM Modi begins historic Argentina visit by paying tribute to country's liberator
Buenos Aires, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began his historic visit to Argentina by paying respects at the statue of General Jose de San Martin, the country's revered freedom fighter and national hero, in Buenos Aires. PM...

PM Modi accorded warm welcome by Argentina's President Milei at historic Casa Rosada
Buenos Aires, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received by Argentina's President Javier Milei at the historic Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires as the two leaders began bilateral engagements, on Saturday. PM Modi arrived in...

World News | PM Modi to Hold Bilateral Meeting with Argentina President Milei, Visit Boca Juniors Stadium: Indian Envoy
Buenos Aires [Argentina] July 5 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the way to Argentina, Indian Ambassador Ajaneesh Kumar hailed it a "momentous occasion," noting it will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in over five decades....

Cash loan lending up 13% …number of borrowers up to 260 000
Of the more than 100 Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) that were non-compliant with directives issued by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), more than 90% are operating in the micro-lending sector. Namfisa...

The world this week | India says no to trade deal under deadline pressure; Trinidad & Tobago backs Delhi for UNSC; Gaza ceasefire soon
India abstains from signing trade deal with the US under “deadline pressure”, says open for a mutually beneficial deal; during PM Modi’s visits to Trinidad and Tobago, the two sides reaffirm the need for reforms in the UN; US President Trump...
State funeral moratorium leaves Presidential powers untouched
Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has placed a moratorium on official funerals from 16 June 2025 to 31 March 2026. The move allows the government to review the current criteria and processes for granting such honours. Minister of information and...

PM Modi addresses Trinidad and Tobago parliament, condemns terrorism
In a very brief address to Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared "terrorism is the enemy of humanity," thanking the nation for its support in combating this global threat and urging a united front...

Magistrate faces high court as woman claims bias and humiliation
Lawyers representing the respondent in the matter are demanding N$500,000 in compensation, instead of N$ 200 000After spending a night in custody and being denied food and water, a state nurse is now suing a Keetmanshoop magistrate for half a...

Matheus clinches bronze in Botswana half marathon
Namibian long-distance runner Jesaya Matheus put on a stellar performance yesterday, to secure a bronze medal in the 21-kilometre Sir Seretse Khama Day half marathon held in Serowe, Botswana. Matheus crossed the finish line in a commendable time...
Oryx finalises acquisition of Safari Investments
Chamwe Kaira Oryx Properties Limited has officially acquired Safari Investments Namibia (Proprietary) Limited, following the fulfilment of all conditions in the sale agreement. The transaction became effective on 30 June, with the transfer of...

Economy grows for 16th consecutive quarter
Namibia’s real GDP growth for the first quarter of 2025 dipped to 2.7% year-on-year (y/y) from 4.8% in the corresponding quarter of last year. While this is a notable slowdown in growth, it still marks the 16th consecutive quarter of domestic...

PM Modi: T&T A “Priority” For India
Trinidad and Tobago will be a priority nation for India. That’s the assurance from India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, as he made his historic speech to a Joint Session of Parliament on Friday, being the first national of India to address...
Dis-Chem’s growth plan runs up against space crunch and competition
Failure to open new stores promptly may impede growth, Dis-Chem says in its annual report 03 July 2025 - 16:44 by Nompilo Goba Dis-Chem is facing mounting pressure due to a shortage of suitable retail space and intensifying competition across the...

Personality of the week – Uirab’s journey from after-school hobby to national stage
Hilma Nalupe Ronaldo Uirab’s journey into the world of tennis began with a simple after-school programme called Bernard Nord Camp (BNC) and has since turned into a story of passion and perseverance. Born and raised in the capital city, Windhoek,...

World News | PM Modi Departs for Buenos Aires After Concluding Visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago] July 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his visit to Argentina, for the 3rd leg of his five-nation tour after concluding his visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday. PM Modi is headed for Buenos...