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Harvard University Centre for African Studies

2018-02-162026-06-26
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. March 2026

  2. New Era

    Harvard University Centre for African Studies reported Sub-Saharan Africa holds the highest female entrepreneurial activity rate globally at 26%.

    Source

    “Sub-Saharan Africa now holds the highest female entrepreneurial activity rate globally at 26%, according to the Harvard University Centre for African Studies.”

    Opinion – Standard Bank backs women for economic resilience

  3. The Namibian

    Harvard University Centre for African Studies reports that Sub-Saharan Africa holds highest female entrepreneurial activity rate globally at 26%

    Source

    “Sub-Saharan Africa now holds the highest female entrepreneurial activity rate globally at 26%, according to the Harvard University Centre for African Studies.”

    Standard Bank Invests in Women for Economic Growth
  4. May 2025

  5. The Namibian

    Harvard University Centre for African Studies is subject to review of approximately US$100 million in federal contracts

    Source

    “The administration estimates about 30 contracts, collectively worth US$100 million, could be up for review.”

    Trump administration seeks to pull estimated US$100 million in Harvard funding

  6. The Namibian

    Harvard sued the Trump administration, alleging violation of First Amendment rights and federal law

    Source

    “Harvard sued the Trump administration, alleging it has violated the university's constitutional First Amendment rights as well as federal law.”

    Trump administration seeks to pull estimated US$100 million in Harvard funding
  7. September 2019

  8. The Namibian

    Harvard University hosted the 29th annual Ig Nobel Prizes ceremony

    Source

    “The awards were handed out at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the end of last week.”

    Cancer-fighting pizza, scrotum study win spoof Nobel prizes
Business

Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership promotions and appointments

The News

The Bank of Namibia has announced several senior leadership changes, including the appointment of Moudi Hangula as director of legal, governance, risk and compliance, Anthea Angermund as director of financial markets, and Helvi Fillipus as economic adviser to the governor. The central bank said the changes reflect a forward-looking approach to building institutional resilience and serving Namibia's evolving economic landscape.

Why it matters

Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership changes signalling institutional reform and economic governance priorities.

25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Bank of Namibia announces senior leadership promotions and appointments

    The Bank of Namibia has announced several senior leadership changes, including the appointment of Moudi Hangula as director of legal, governance, risk and compliance, Anthea Angermund as director of financial markets, and Helvi Fillipus as economic adviser to the governor. The central bank said the changes reflect a forward-looking approach to building institutional resilience and serving Namibia's evolving economic landscape.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Standard Bank supports women entrepreneurs through Blue Growth Series

    According to Standard Bank's Head of Business and Commercial Banking, the bank's Blue Growth Series training programme has helped nearly 350 women entrepreneurs in Namibia formalise their businesses, gain financial literacy, and access market networks. The initiative responds to global data showing women start half of new businesses but face barriers in financing and market access, with women in Africa receiving significantly less venture capital than men.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Standard Bank backs women entrepreneurs through Blue Growth Series

    Standard Bank's Blue Growth Series has trained 695 entrepreneurs, almost half women, helping many formalise their businesses and access finance and market networks. According to the programme data, participants completed financial literacy training and some received international certifications, positioning them to compete in regional and continental trade.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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