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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Khorixas Community Welcomes New Police Station Commanders

Namibia

Khorixas Community Welcomes New Police Station Commanders

  The Khorixas community hosted a successful engagement with Kunene Regional Commander, Commissioner James Nderura, who introduced the new Station Commanders for Fransfontein and Khorixas Police Stations. Simson Mario /Ochurub from the town's council says, Inspector #Goseb, formerly head of operations in Khorixas, will lead Fransfontein, while Senior Inspector Kavasuva, from the Palmwag Anti-Poaching Unit, takes charge of Khorixas. Both commanders were warmly received by the community and pledged close […]

PM’s Office Issues Directive on Public Servants Running in Elections

Nam Elections 2024

PM’s Office Issues Directive on Public Servants Running in Elections

From the Office of the Prime Minister, secretary George Simataa has issued a directive for public servants running in elections to comply with the Public Service Act of 1995 and the Electoral Amendment Act of 2024. The circular states that candidates must take leave during the election period and will be deemed to have resigned if elected. It also directs ministries and agencies to recover any overpayments from staff, either […]

South Africa’s GOOD Party Criticizes Solidarity, AfriForum’s Legal Challenge to Education Law

South Africa

South Africa’s GOOD Party Criticizes Solidarity, AfriForum’s Legal Challenge to Education Law

    South Africa's GOOD Party says Solidarity and AfriForum’s decision to institute legal proceedings against the promulgation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment, lacks credibility and substance. The groups argue that the Act violates previous agreements and disregards critical recommendations by minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, particularly on language and admissions policies. GOOD Party’s Secretary-General, Brett Herron, says Solidarity and AfriForum seem adamant about defending some imaginary attack […]

NAMFISA appoints Heita as Change Management Specialist

Business / Economics

NAMFISA appoints Heita as Change Management Specialist

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has appointed Gloria Heita as its Change Management Specialist, effective 2 December 2024. According to the regulator, Heita brings extensive experience from her career at prominent organisations, including Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Namdeb Diamond Corporation, and Anglo-American plc. Her expertise spans Human Resources, Organisational Development, Project Management, Leadership Development, and Change Management. A graduate of the University of Namibia, Heita holds a degree in […]

Western Cape Education Department Denies Teacher’s Unfair Dismissal Claim After Harassment Case

South Africa

Western Cape Education Department Denies Teacher’s Unfair Dismissal Claim After Harassment Case

  In South Africa's Western Cape, the Education Department has denied claims made by a teacher that she was unfairly let go from her position, following a sexual harassment case that she filed against a fellow teacher. In a TikTok video, Kelly Manus alleged that she laid the complaint against Symphony High School principal’s husband after he touched her inappropriately. She also claims that the principal jeopardised her opportunity to […]

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Nashongo oye mayola gondoolopa ya Omuthiya omupe

Oshiwambo

Nashongo oye mayola gondoolopa ya Omuthiya omupe

Beata Nashongo ngoka eli kokatekete kongundu yoSWAPO, okwa hogololwa oye a ninge mayola gondoolopa ya Omuthiya moshitopolwa sha Oshikoto. Nashongo okwa pingenepo Johannes Ndeutapo. Paulus Shimbangala oye ngaashingeyi eli omukuutumbithi gokomitie. Natango elelo otali tsikile lyaahena omupevi mayola. Ayehe oya ganithilwa miilonga nena ku mangestarata Kaeren Kleopas moTsumeb.

Omukiintu a hulitha moshiponga shosheenditho

Oshiwambo

Omukiintu a hulitha moshiponga shosheenditho

Okwa lopotwa omuntu gumwe a hulitha moshiponga shosheenditho pokati koTsumeb nOshivelo oowili dhongula yetitano, omanga yalwe yahamano ya ehamekwa. Otaku hokololwa omuhingi gosheenditho sho Seven Seater a adhika tazi ko Tsumeb a nyengwa okushi pangela, shoka sha etitha shi galangate lwiikando. Oonaku ehamekwa oya falwa nziya koshipangelo.

Oshiwambo

Eliwe mokashoko kopolosi molwa uufuthi wiimuna

Opolosi yoshilongo moshitopolwa shaOmaheke otayi kongo omufekelwa gwedhina Paulus Kashiki a tseyika nawa nedhina Davido gomimvo 34. Davido ota kongwa shinasha noshipotha shuulunga wiimuna, nokwali pamwe naafekelwa ooyakwawo yatano mboka ya tulwa nale miipandeko. Ota kuti omuluudhe Ena omuthika gopokati noha popi oshiRukwangari, okwalu iihulu ku monika mo Gobabis, notaku fekelwa eli kOvenduka ngaashingeyi. Otaku indila kehe ngoka wuna uuyelele waampoka ta monika wu kwatathane na Detective Shikundu ko 0812690315

Omukainhu omukwashiwana wa Zambia ahangwa noipongolo yomushamane waye meumbo lavo

Oshiwambo

Omukainhu omukwashiwana wa Zambia ahangwa noipongolo yomushamane waye meumbo lavo

Omukainhu eli omukwashiwana wa Zambia mo Lusaka oo taku lopotwa ahangwa noipongolo yomushamane waye kwali,  okweli kala kutya oye adipaya omushamane waye. Eelopota doikundaneki moshilongo osho  oda ulika kutya, omukulukadi oo atumbulwa nedina kutya oye Sylvia Mutoba Kalaba,  okwa hangwa noipongolo yomushamane waye  George Kalaba nota popi kutya omushamane waye okwa xulifile koupyakadi wo  asmatic telikale kutya oye emudipaya. Tahokolola pefimbo ahokoka komesho yopolifi, okwati  okwa kala atuvikila oipongolo yo […]

Omahoololo mo shikandjo hoololo sha Guinas ahovela nena

Oshiwambo

Omahoololo mo shikandjo hoololo sha Guinas ahovela nena

Omahoololo oku hoolola oo ena okuninga councillor woshikandjo hoololo sha Guinas moshitopolwa sha Shikoto okwa hovela nena. Oo eli omunambelewa elilepo Commisi yo mahoololo moshitopolwa sha Shikoto Ester Hipangelwa, okwa lombwela oikundaneki kutya   omahoololo okwa hovevela po 07h00. Okwati pefimbo vahovela nomahoololo eenele doku hololela odali diyadi oshiwana aasho sheya oku hoolola oo ena okuninga coundillor, no shiwana ota shuulike lela elitulemo oku hoolola councillor washo. Omahoololo oku hoolola councillor […]

Oo ali nale omuPrime Minister wa Kenya Raila Odinga, atalelapo omupresident Nangolo Mbumba

Oshiwambo

Oo ali nale omuPrime Minister wa Kenya Raila Odinga, atalelapo omupresident Nangolo Mbumba

Oo ali nale omuPrime Minister wa Kenya Raila Odinga,  okwa talelapo President Nangolo Mbumba onghela. Olopota oya ulika kutya Odinga,  euyo laye mo Namibia olili tali tale keenghendabala doku yambididwa oku ninga omunashipundi wo commissi yongonga hangano yoilyolongo ya Africa (AU). President Mbumba ota kulopotwa atambulako etalelepo la Odinga,  opamwe nosheendo shaye  shaningilwa peumbo lepangelo mo Windhoek, no takutiwa konima ovakaya meenghundafana aado daningilwa konima yomivelo. Omunapolitika ashiivika nawa wa […]

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Lockbit 3.0 Ransomware: What you need to know

Opinion Pieces

Lockbit 3.0 Ransomware: What you need to know

  By: Ednard Toivo Ransomware is malicious software (malware) designed to block access to a computer system or its data until a ransom has been paid. It is targeted against individuals, corporations, and governments, among others. Once a ransomware attack occurs, victims usually find their files encrypted with a payout message attached to them, and the payment is often made in the form of cryptocurrency. This attack can weaken an […]

Meta to replace fact-checkers with community notes

Namibia

Meta to replace fact-checkers with community notes

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to overhaul its content review policies by removing third-party fact-checkers and introducing user-generated community notes to moderate misinformation. The move comes amid criticism from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies, who have long accused the company of censoring right-wing voices through its fact-checking initiatives. Meta, which boasts over three billion users globally, defended the policy shift as […]

First severe bird flu case reported in US

Health / Medical

First severe bird flu case reported in US

  A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus. It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock. Ira Spitzer has more.  

Government tightens cybersecurity following recent attacks

Namibia

Government tightens cybersecurity following recent attacks

The government has detailed its response to recent cybersecurity breaches targeting Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Speaking at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek, Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed the government is investigating the scope of the attacks and implementing measures to prevent future incidents. Nashandi explained that initial findings indicate the breach primarily impacted information related […]

Telecom Namibia Data Breach Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Risks

Business / Economics

Telecom Namibia Data Breach Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Risks

Prominent figures impacted by Telecom Namibia's data breach, which compromised the personal details of over 600,000 clients, raised alarm over cybersecurity lapses. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein and PDM leader McHenry Venaani criticized the extensive storage of personal data by service providers, citing privacy risks. Activist Michael Amushelelo plans legal action against Telecom Namibia and has urged the CEO to step down. Concerns also extend to potential breaches of sensitive government […]

Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach

Namibia

Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach

The government is investigating a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of over 619,000 Telecom Namibia clients, including sensitive records totaling 626 gigabytes. Among the leaked data are documents from the Office of the President, highlighting the severity of the incident. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus called for an urgent need for stronger data protection laws, as the Data Protection Bill remains pending in Parliament. “Our […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Cambridge Dictionary chooses “Manifest” as 2024’s Word of the Year

Entertainment

Cambridge Dictionary chooses “Manifest” as 2024’s Word of the Year

The word "manifest" has been picked as Cambridge Dictionary's word of the year for 2024. The term has gained traction on social media and was looked up almost 130-thousand times on the Cambridge Dictionary website this year. Lexicographers say the term, to manifest, has evolved to mean to imagine achieving something you want, believing that doing so will make it more likely to happen. Last year's word was "hallucinate".

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

Entertainment

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

French screen legend Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday charged with sexual assault. The 75-year-old denies assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. His legal team said he was not well enough to be physically present in court on the opening day.  

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant.     Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.

Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor dies in plane crash

Entertainment

Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor dies in plane crash

The flight instructor who trained actors in the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick movie has died in a small plane crash during an air show in New Mexico. Chuck Coleman was the only person on board the two-seat monoplane when it went down while performing aerobatics. Coleman was an engineer, aerobatic and test pilot with more than ten-thousand hours of flight time.

Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce after 10 years

Africa

Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce after 10 years

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, have announced their divorce after over a decade together, leaving fans heartbroken. Known for sharing their love and family life on social media, the couple was admired as one of the country's power pairs. BBC Africa reports that their split has shocked many fans, sparking a frenzy on social media. The couple has requested respect and privacy as they navigate […]

HEALTH / MEDICAL

Blood Crisis Looms as Supply Dips to Two Days

Health / Medical

Blood Crisis Looms as Supply Dips to Two Days

  The country is facing an alarming blood shortage, with reserves critically low at only a two-day supply. Health ministry executive director Ben Nangombe has cautioned that this shortage will hinder the treatment of patients in state hospitals. NamBTS' Frieda Vatileni-Asino confirmed the dire situation, urging donors to step up as festive season disruptions strain medical resources.  

Human Metapneumovirus raises concern amid rapid spread in China

Health / Medical

Human Metapneumovirus raises concern amid rapid spread in China

China is fighting the rapid spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness with symptoms resembling Covid-19. The outbreak is straining the country's healthcare system as the virus continues to mutate. Dr. Bernard Haufiku, former Health Minister, advised standard precautions such as avoiding crowds, wearing masks during travel, and strengthening surveillance systems. "Airplanes are sites for virus spread, so we must stay alert," Haufiku said, emphasizing the need for […]

Marcella Katjijova Highlights the Importance of Reflection and Mental Health for 2025

Health / Medical

Marcella Katjijova Highlights the Importance of Reflection and Mental Health for 2025

  As the year winds down, psychological counselor Marcella Katjijova emphasizes the importance of reflection and seeking support in 2025. Speaking on the pressures faced during the past months, she encourages everyone to assess both achievements and challenges, suggesting self-reflection as a key step toward mental well-being in the year ahead. Katjijova urges individuals to prioritize their mental health daily, beyond awareness days, and to build realistic goals for a […]

First severe bird flu case reported in US

Health / Medical

First severe bird flu case reported in US

  A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus. It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock. Ira Spitzer has more.  

ENVIRONMENT

Rainfall Boosts Dam Levels

Environment

Rainfall Boosts Dam Levels

NamWater has reported minor increases in dam levels across Namibia, attributed to ongoing rainfall. Von Bach Dam reached 23.9%, Omatako Dam 2.6%, and Friedenau Dam 46.1%. According to spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata, rainfall is expected to persist until March 2025, further strengthening the country’s water security.  

Cheetah Conservation Fund hosts conservation genetics conference

Environment

Cheetah Conservation Fund hosts conservation genetics conference

The Cheetah Conservation Fund is hosting the ‘ConGen Global’ which is an international conference covering the most recent advances in conservation genetics. From 5-15 January 2025, the intensive 9-day practicum is dedicated to the application of genomic technologies towards the conservation of biodiversity. CCF’s genetic research played a key role in up-listing the subspecies of cheetah in the Horn African to ‘Endangered’ status on the IUNC Red List. The Funds […]

Ecologist Weighs In On Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Session

Environment

Ecologist Weighs In On Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Session

    Namibia recently hosted the 11th Session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Windhoek. The session saw the launch of the Nexus Report, a groundbreaking assessment on the interconnections between biodiversity, water, food, and health. Ecologist Dr. Peter Cuningham:  

NamWater secures funds for climate-resilient water systems

Environment

NamWater secures funds for climate-resilient water systems

The Namibia Water Corporation has secured N$249 million in funding for the Ohangwena Aquifer, upgraded water systems, and technical support. The national water utility announced on Monday that the funding includes N$192 million for a climate-resilient water supply and N$57 million for energy-efficient systems, solar power, and staff training. This significant investment follows the signing of three grant agreements between Germany and Namibia, valued at a total of €20 million (approximately […]

Namibia braces for extreme heatwave, temperatures soar to 40°C

Environment

Namibia braces for extreme heatwave, temperatures soar to 40°C

The South African Weather Service has issued a heatwave warning, with high temperatures expected in parts of the North West and Free State until Wednesday, and in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga until Friday. In light of this, we spoke with Odillo Kgobetsi from the Namibia Meteorological Service about whether this heatwave will affect Namibia. Kgobetsi explained that a high-pressure system over the sub-region is causing subsiding air, leading to […]

Zambia calls for regional action to address energy shortage

Africa

Zambia calls for regional action to address energy shortage

Speaking at the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Southern Africa, held in Livingston, Zambia this week, the country’s Energy Secretary, Peter Mumba, called for urgent action to resolve the energy deficit facing the region. With nearly half of Southern Africa’s population lacking access to electricity, Mumba stressed the importance of regional collaboration to tackle the energy crisis and climate change, while addressing the […]

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