National Tourist occupancy rates across establishments rose to over 58% in April

National Tourist occupancy rates across establishments rose to over 58% in April

In April, national occupancy rates across establishments rose to 58.1%, surpassing both April 2023's 51.2% and 2019 levels. This marks the highest monthly rate for this year, showing an 8.95% increase from March. The Hospitality Association of Namibia, Chief Executive Officer, Gitta Paetzold.

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South Africa

ANC President Ramaphosa Expresses Confidence in Party’s Election Prospects

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that he is confident that his party will secure the majority in the general elections next week. Polls suggest the ruling party could get around 45-percent of the vote, which would mean forming a coalition to secure a majority. The president was on a campaign trail in Bokamoso in the North West. Ramaphosa says no one is going to destroy the ANC, it is […]

May 22, 2024 10

Namibia

Namibia Celebrates International Day for Biodiversity in Lüderitz

Namibia marks the International Day for Biodiversity in Lüderitz, emphasizing the global theme 'Be Part of the Plan'. This theme urges stakeholders to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Hiskia Tyapa, Control Warden at the Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry.

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World

U.N updates on declining humanitarian situation in Gaza

The United Nations has once again given a grim update on the declining humanitarian situation in Gaza. Updating reporters in New York on Tuesday, the world body says there has been no new arrival of aid trucks via the US-built pier since Saturday. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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Namibia

City’s outskirts pose public health crisis

In a recent interview with Future Media News, Community Development Committee member for Windhoek's Khomasdal and 7de Laan areas- Rita Shipanga sheds light on the pressing issues plaguing her community, where the lack of proper sanitation facilities poses a significant threat to public health. Experiencing similar challanges is Community leader Peterstone Thapalo from the Tobias Hainyeko constituency in the city.

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Sport

Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent

Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, ending the Argentine's reign at the club after one season despite a late revival in their fortunes. Pochettino joined Chelsea ahead of the 2023-24 campaign when he replaced interim manager Frank Lampard as the club's new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital looked to freshen things up after a 12th-placedfinish […]

May 22, 2024 5

Namibia

Mallembu says the experience of the ISF Football World Cup is unmatched

National Men’s Under-17 (U17) head coach Pauhl 'Shakes' Mallembu says competing at the International Schools Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup is an unmatched experience for the young footballers. The Namibia School Sports Union (NSSU) sent a U17 football team to Dalian, China to compete in the ISF World School Championship, taking place from 16 to 27 May 2024. Since the U18 ISF Football World Cup kicked off on […]

May 22, 2024 30

Sport

Sharks lose captain Am for final against Gloucester

The Sharks will be without skipper Lukhanyo Am when they take on Gloucester in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday. Am, who is believed to be suffering from a shoulder and rib injury, sat out last weekend’s United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton in the hope he will be fit for Friday’s final. However, Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell confirmed that the […]

May 22, 2024 13

Namibia

Benson misses out on medal at World Champs

Namibia’s T37, female sprinter Johanna Benson on Tuesday missed out on a medal after finishing seventh in the T37 100 meters (m) final at the World Para Athletics Championships underway in Kobe, Japan. The 2024 World Para Athletics Championships are being held at the Universiade Memorial Stadium in that country, with 11 para-athletes and seven guides representing Namibia. Benson qualified for the final of the T37 100m on […]

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