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The Arysteq and Simonis Storm Schools Table Tennis Series has concluded another successful season, marking three years of bringing young Namibians together through sport, teamwork and healthy competition. What began as a modest initiative in 2023 has grown into a movement reshaping youth table tennis across the country. Record growth in participation This year, the series hosted six tournaments, attracting an average of 60 players per event. This represents a remarkable 62% i

The world’s shift toward net zero is redefining the meaning of value. Once considered an abstract environmental goal, the reduction of carbon emissions has become a measurable and tradable financial reality. The carbon-credit market, born out of necessity, now sits at the center of this transformation. It bridges ambition and implementation, allowing countries, corporations, and investors to convert verified climate action into economic opportunity. At its core, a carbon cred

The rand continues to hold firm against major currencies, supported by a stabilising global backdrop and improving local sentiment. Since late July, EUR/ZAR has moved from around 21.1 to 20.0, and USD/ZAR from 18.3 to 17.2 — a gain of roughly 5–6 percent for the rand. The global policy story is key. The Federal Reserve delivered two rate cuts in September and October, lowering the effective funds rate from 4.33% to 3.87%, and is now expected to pause through early 2026. Marke