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With US visa bond, the path to Silicon Valley just got steeper for African startups Namibia

With US visa bond, the path to Silicon Valley just got steeper for African startups

From January 2026, founders, investors, executives, and freelancers from more than 20 African countries will face a new financial hurdle when trying to visit the United States. Under a revived US visa bond programme, applicants who otherwise qualify for short-term business and tourist visas (B1/B2) will be required to post…
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January 8, 2026
Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Namibia with Rising Crime and Fraud, Urging Caution as Namibia Seeks Tourism Growth – Travel And Tour World Namibia

Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Namibia with Rising Crime and Fraud, Urging Caution as Namibia Seeks Tourism Growth – Travel And Tour World

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January 8, 2026
Namibia: UK Firm Sues Icelandic Fishing Firm Over Corruption Scandal Namibia

Namibia: UK Firm Sues Icelandic Fishing Firm Over Corruption Scandal

A United Kingdom-based debt collection company has reportedly sued Icelandic fishing company Samherji for US$1.11 billion (about N$18.5 billion) over claims tied to the "Fishrot" scandal. Icelandic publication Ruv reported the lawsuit is targeting Samherji and its management over claims made by a Namibian-owned company. The publication says the lawsuit…
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January 8, 2026
Zelenskyy Says Plan On Security Guarantees ‘Essentially Ready’ As Russian Strikes Leave Ukrainians In The Dark Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelenskyy Says Plan On Security Guarantees ‘Essentially Ready’ As Russian Strikes Leave Ukrainians In The Dark

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a plan on security guarantees for Ukraine is "essentially ready" after an overnight barrage of Russian strikes crippled electricity, heating, and water infrastructure in parts of the country, leaving around 1 million people in the dark amid freezing temperatures. In a series of posts on social…
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January 8, 2026
December 2025 Housing Market Trends: Inventory Rises, Demand Softens, and “Benchmarkets” Reveal Regional Divides Pandemic

December 2025 Housing Market Trends: Inventory Rises, Demand Softens, and “Benchmarkets” Reveal Regional Divides

Inventory rose for the 26th straight month (+12.1% YoY), but growth continues to decelerate, with active listings falling seasonally in December (-8.9% MoM) and remaining well below pre-pandemic norms nationally. Demand stayed soft as buyer activity cooled and prices eased , with homes taking 4 days longer to sell than…
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January 8, 2026