insert_link 1 Namibia Empowering Southern Namibia: Basic Income Grant Coalition talks Community Engagement and Awareness Claudius Riruako, a representative of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, shared more with Future Media News regarding the coalition's recent mission in Southern Namibia. The primary objectives include active community engagement, raising awareness about the Basic Income Grant, and decentralizing efforts to positively impact more lives. todayMarch 4, 2024 39 1
insert_link Namibia Poverty Deepens in Namibia as Elections Approach, with 1.7 Million Out of 2.8 Million Affected Speaking at the ANC's manifesto launch in the Northern Cape, secretary Fikile Mbalula affirms the ruling party's dedication to reducing the cost of living and addressing hunger in the country. Similar sentiments are echoed in Namibia by the SWAPO party-led government, as the nation approaches a concerning statistic of 1.7 million out of 2.8 million people living in poverty. Here's Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, a Local Political Analyst. todayMarch 4, 2024 25
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Basic Income Grant Coalition’s South Visit: Advocating for Social Well-being and Rights In a recent interview with Claudius Riruako, a dedicated member of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, the focus was on the coalition's recent visit to the south of Namibia. The purpose of this trip was to engage with communities, spread awareness about the Basic Income Grant, and decentralize their efforts to touch more lives. Trip Highlights The coalition, in collaboration with university students from institutions such as UNAM, NAST, and […] todayMarch 4, 2024 87
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Joseph Sheehama Discusses the Viability of High-Speed Railways in Namibia In a recent interview, renowned business and economics researcher Joseph Sheehama shared his insights on the proposed high-speed railway connections between Windhoek and Okahandja, as well as Windhoek and Rehoboth. As an expert in economic development and infrastructure, Sheehama addressed the potential impact on employment, economic growth, and the overall feasibility of such projects. The Importance of Infrastructure Development: Sheehama emphasized the crucial role of infrastructure development in fostering economic […] todayMarch 4, 2024 52
insert_link Sport Yuan beats Wang in Austin final to capture first WTA title Eighth seed Yuan Yue outlasted sixth seed Wang Xiyu 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) to win her first WTA title on Sunday, capturing an all-Chinese final at the ATX Open. Yuan needed two hours and 13 minutes and seven championship points to subdue Wang, who rallied from 5-2 down in the second set to force a tie-break in the showdown at Austin, Texas. In her only prior WTA final, Yuan had […] todayMarch 4, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Eckroat leads, van Rooyen in hunt at rain-delayed Cognizant Classic Austin Eckroat was clinging to a one-shot lead when darkness halted play on Sunday at the US PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic, which was headed for a Monday finish after thunderstorms stopped play for three and a half hours. Overnight co-leader Eckroat had back-to-back birdies at the fourth and fifth and was 15-under for the tournament through seven holes when darkness fell. He and overnight co-leaders Shane Lowry of Ireland and […] todayMarch 4, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Bayern’s Lazio clash offers outgoing Tuchel lifeline Bayern Munich's home clash with Lazio in the Champions League on Tuesday offers coach Thomas Tuchel a chance to help salvage his reputation as he makes his way out of the club. Mired in mid-table in Serie A, Lazio -- who had three players sent off in Friday's loss to Milan -- are also under pressure, but take a 1-0 first-leg lead in the last 16 tie to the […] todayMarch 4, 2024 4
insert_link Sport ‘We got that wrong’: NZ coach admits first Test mistakes New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said Monday he had misjudged the first Test wicket and regretted leaving out spinner Mitchell Santner after his side's heavy defeat to Australia. New Zealand were thumped by 172 runs at Basin Reserve in Wellington after winning the toss and asking Australia to bat on a green wicket that produced bounce and spin. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took 10 wickets in the match while […] todayMarch 4, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Ministries Collaborate to Establish Special Economic Zones for Industrial Growth In a strategic collaboration between the Finance and Public Enterprises and Industrialisation and Trade ministries, Namibia is gearing up to establish Special Economic Zones aimed at fostering competitive industrial development. Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi announced that participants in these zones will enjoy a favorable corporate income tax rate of 20%, along with standard deductions for capital allowances and zero-rated VAT within the designated areas. Theo Klein, an economist from Oxford […] todayMarch 4, 2024 37