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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Indian PM Modi to embark on five nation-visit from July 2, attend BRICS Summit in Brazil
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit from July 2, during which he will attend the BRICS Summit and hold meetings with leaders of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Namibia to strengthen bilateral ties. During the visit, PM Modi is expected to address the parliaments of Trinidad and Tobago and Namibia. The Prime Minister will start his five-nation visit with Ghana. This will be the Prime Minister's first bilateral visit to the African country. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks with the President of Ghana to review the strong bilateral partnership and discuss further avenues to enhance it through economic, energy, and defence collaboration, and development cooperation partnership. This visit will reaffirm the shared commitment of the two countries to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen India's engagement with the ECOWAS [Economic Community of West African States] and the African Union, a Ministry of External Affairs release said. Visit of Indian Prime Minister to Ghana is taking place after three decades. PM Modi will travel to Brazil, during the fourth leg of his visit, from July 5 to 8 to attend the 17th BRICS Summit 2025 followed by a state visit to the South American country. This will be PM Modi's fourth visit to Brazil. The 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro. During the Summit, PM Modi will exchange views on key global issues, including reform of global governance, peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, responsible use of artificial intelligence, climate action, global health, and economic and financial matters. The Prime Minister is also likely to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Summit. For the State Visit to Brazil, Prime Minister will travel to Brasilia where he will hold bilateral discussions with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the broadening of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health and people to people linkages. In the second leg of his visit, PM Modi will pay an official visit to Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) from July 3-4. This will be his first visit to the country as Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit at the Prime Ministerial level to T&T since 1999. During the visit, PM Modi will hold talks with the President of Trinidad & Tobago Christine Carla Kangaloo, and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and discuss further strengthening bilateral ties. PM Modi is also expected to address a Joint Session of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. The visit of the Prime Minister to Trinidad and Tobago will impart fresh impetus to the deep-rooted and historical ties between the two countries, the MEA release said. PM Modi will visit Argentina in the third leg of his visit on July 4-5. Prime Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Argentine President Javier Milei to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to enhance further bilateral partnership in key areas, including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment, and people-to-people ties. The bilateral visit of Prime Minister will further deepen the multifaceted Strategic Partnership between India and Argentina, the release said. In the final leg of his visit, PM Modi will embark on a State Visit to Namibia on July 9. This will be the first visit of the Prime Minister to Namibia, and the third ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia. During his visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, PM Modi will also pay homage to the Founding Father and first President of Namibia, Late Dr. Sam Nujoma. He is also expected to deliver an address at the Parliament of Namibia, the MEA release said.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Thumping win by Italy over Namibia marred by injuries to Riccioni, Marin
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Italy warmed up for its two rugby tests against world champion South Africa by thrashing Namibia 73-6 on Friday. The margin was Italy's biggest in a test away from home, eclipsing the 61-point difference against Portugal in 1996. Fullback Jacopo Trulla scored three of Italy's 11 tries. The victory was marred by injuries to tighthead prop Marco Riccioni and inside center Leonardo Marin. Riccioni was taken off on a stretcher after the first maul, which was collapsed and led to a penalty try. Marin appeared to suffer a shin injury. Italy next meet the Springboks in Pretoria on July 5. ___ AP rugby:
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Namibia: Chapman replaces Hans as Bank Windhoek MD
Bank Windhoek, the flagship brand of the listed Namibian financial services provider, Capricorn Group, which has interests across banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, has appointed James Chapman as its MD Designate, following the announcement in September 2024 that its current MD, Baronice Hans, will complete her tenure at the end of June 2025. Hans became the bank's first female MD in July 2016. Chapman, a chartered accountant, holds a bachelor's degree (BAcc) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PDA) from the University of Stellenbosch. He has been part of Capricorn Group and Bank Windhoek for 11 years and held various executive roles. For the past four years he has served as the bank's Executive Officer for Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, following a stint as CFO. He is also a director on several boards within the Capricorn Group. Chapman said: 'Bank Windhoek is a truly Namibian bank with a rich history, a legacy of service excellence and deep connections to our community. I look forward to building on this foundation, working collaboratively, and embracing innovation to deliver exceptional value to our clients, stakeholders and the Namibian economy.' © Copyright IC Publications 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Auto Car
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Car
The joys of dune bashing: why it's more fun to drive on sand than ice
Can you really love something that you've done only a handful of times? I certainly enjoyed getting married and, as my better half will (hopefully) be reassured to read, don't plan to do it again. I'm confident that I'd have a blast parachuting, even bungee jumping, without necessarily feeling the need to sign up for a repeat performance (the bungee certainly wouldn't). When it comes to sand duning, however, I'd roll up time and again. It's precisely what it sounds like: the act of driving a car up and, in all likelihood, back down a sand dune. And it's great fun. (My Apple Mac's autocorrect is insistent that I mean 'sand dunning'. Rest assured if you're in the debt collection business, that there must be richer seams to plunder than the vast emptiness of the Namib.) This is, most famously, the thing that so many 4x4 enthusiasts head out of their air-conditioned metropolises to engage in at the weekend. Will my Toyota Land Cruiser get up Big Red? Or the Moreeb? Or Dune 7? Moreover, will it go up quicker on my new tyres? Or with my trick locking diffs? Or if I'm wearing my raciest pair of flip-flops? To much of the world, the act itself probably seems a bit puerile, but that's perspective talking. Is it any more gratuitous than driving around in two-mile circles for your kicks? It doesn't seem so to me, and less so, I must say, every time I do a bit more of it. My first go was, I think, 15 years ago, on the Moroccan press launch of the original Dacia Duster. Not the worst sand duning device, as it turned out, because it's quite light and easy to keep moving. I've since done more in the UAE (in a Maserati Levante) and in South Africa (on the launch of the Land Rover Defender Octa). Somehow I've yet to get anything stuck or beached or cave in a sump or a set of suspension turrets by disappearing too quickly over an unsighted summit or into a gully. It's nice to leave the odd excitement for years to come, after all.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Northern Ocean Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid African Market Expansion
Africa's premier energy event, African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, will welcome Arne Jacobsen, CEO of international drilling contractor Northern Ocean, as a featured speaker. As operator of two of the world's most advanced offshore drilling rigs, Northern Ocean's participation is vital to discussions on Africa's offshore hydrocarbons potential and the strategic role that service companies play in unlocking that potential. Under Jacobsen's leadership, Northern Ocean has expanded its footprint across Africa with its Deepsea Mira and Deepsea Bollsta rigs supporting major offshore projects since 2022. Notably, the Deepsea Mira played a key role in appraising TotalEnergies' landmark Venus oil discovery offshore Namibia in 2024 and continued operations in the Orange Basin with the Tamboti-1X exploration well in early 2025. AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit for more information about this exciting event. In Q2 2025, the Deepsea Bollsta completed a one-well contract with a Chevron subsidiary in Namibia. Currently undergoing maintenance, the rig will remain stationed in Africa throughout 2025, underscoring Northern Ocean's commitment to expanding its presence in the continent's upstream oil and gas sector. In Ghana, Northern Ocean is advancing its strategic partnership with Springfield Group, following a successful well test on the Afina 1X appraisal well in Q4 2024. Plans are underway for a long-term field development contract utilizing the Deepsea Bollsta, expected to commence by mid-2025. 'Increasing offshore exploration is key to unlocking Africa's vast energy resources and driving sustainable economic growth across the continent. Northern Ocean's advanced drilling capabilities and steadfast commitment will play a critical role in transforming Africa's estimated reserves into tangible development outcomes that benefit millions,' says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber. As major operators prepare to scale up exploration activities in South Africa and Namibia through 2025 and beyond, Northern Ocean is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies provides an ideal forum for Jacobsen to engage with governments, national oil companies and private sector leaders to forge long-term partnerships and secure new contracts. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
