insert_link Namibia 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped on various occasions over several months A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped on various occasions over several months by her 40-year-old uncle at Ouma village in the Omusati Region. NamPol's Crime Investigations Coordinator for Omusati, Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, said the incidents allegedly occurred between 2023 and 20 May this. The matter was only recently reported to the police. It is alleged that the suspect, who is an uncle to the victim and lives in the […] todayJune 14, 2024 15
insert_link Local The Nedbank Kapana Cook – Off kicks off in Ongwediva this weekend. Nedbank Namibia is thrilled to announce that the first preliminary round of the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition will take place at the Spar Super Market in Ongwediva on Saturday, June 15. The competition which launched in Windhoek in May, is dedicated to celebrating Namibia's rich culinary heritage and foster business opportunities within the small and medium segment of the market. “We are incredibly excited to host […] todayJune 14, 2024 11
Africa BlueInvest Africa 2024 Invitation to investors to support the blue economy in Africa BlueInvest Africa 2024, a business event organised by the European Union in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Kenya, will be held from 2 to 4 July 2024 in Diani, on the Kenyan coast. The aim of the event is to draw investors' attention to the African blue economy, a fast-growing sector that is crucial to the continent's socio-economic development. Kenya is a champion of […] todayJune 14, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Energy Capital & Power (ECP) Partners with South African Institute of Architects for 2024 Convention [[{"value":"Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com)– Africa’s leading investment platform – has partnered with the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) for the SAIA national convention (AZA 2024). Taking place September 4-7, 2024 in Johannesburg, the conference is a celebration of the practice, art, utility and conscience of modern architecture in South Africa. Hosted by SAIA in collaboration with the Gauteng Institute for Architecture and the University of Johannesburg, the 2024 event […] todayJune 14, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South Africa the Secretary to Parliament says the inauguration of the president is expected to take place next Wednesday In South Africa the Secretary to Parliament Xolile George says the inauguration of the president is expected to take place on Wednesday, within five days of the election. Several parties, including MK, EFF, ActionSA, DA, and UDM, have made changes to their National Assembly lists. Despite MK Party members' likely absence from the first sitting, the quorum will be met with one-third of the 400 members. George says missing members […] todayJune 14, 2024 57
insert_link Namibia Justice Minister Reaffirms Support for Palestine at International Court of Justice Justice minister, Yvonne Dausab in an oral submission reaffirmed Namibia’s participation at the International Court of Justice in support of Palestine against its illegal occupation by Israel. During a speech at the Information and Communication Technology ministry Government Information Centre, she emphasised the importance of the involvement by the Namibian nation in the ICJ. Dausab added that on February 2023, Namibia made all submissions to the ICJ through the Minister […] todayJune 14, 2024 10
insert_link World Japan’s PM under party pressure to step down Japan’s Prime Minister is under growing pressure from his own party to step-down. Local chapters of the ruling LDP blame Fumio Kishida for months of poor polling. As our Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJune 14, 2024 24
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia honoured with prestigious transparency award at Central Banking Awards The Bank of Namibia was awarded the Transparency Award at the Annual Central Banking Awards, held London on 13 June 2024. The prestigious event, organised by Central Banking Publications, celebrates exceptional achievements within the central banking community. As the overall winner in the transparency category for the 2023 period, the Bank of Namibia was recognised for its outstanding efforts in broadening the reach and depth of […] todayJune 14, 2024 10
insert_link Uncategorized Over 2000 inmates with non serious offences being released https://youtu.be/oUFkTtyP1W4 By Finna Kahili, via News on One Offenders who are 60 or older, who as of 21 March this year, have served at least half of their sentences and maintained good conduct and are unlikely to pose any risk to society are among those being released from the Namibian correctional facilities. In addition, offenders who have been medically declared to be permanently bedridden […] todayJune 14, 2024 8
