Hileni Amadhila joins Old Mutual Namibia as Senior Public Relations, Stakeholder, and Communications Consultant

Old Mutual Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Hileni Amadhila as the new Senior Public Relations, Stakeholder, and Communications Consultant within the Group Marketing, Public Affairs, and Sustainability team. Hileni brings over 11 years of extensive experience in strategic marketing and communication to her new role at Old Mutual Namibia. With a proven track record in leading external and internal communication, PR, advertising, and brand management, […]

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Namibia

Landless People’s Movement top leadership discusses way forward

The Landless People’s Movement, National Spokesperson, Lifalaza Simataa, says the party’s top leadership will discuss the way forward in filling the positions of members of parliament Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks who have resigned from the party. Simataa says the two MPs have failed in their leadership capacity and have not added value to the party.

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Interview Transcripts

UPDATE: Ray Sasman’s Journey: A Testament to Namibian Hospitality and Resilience In Aid Of The Walvisbay Youth Centre

In a world often dominated by headlines of division and strife, Ray Sasaman's journey, titled "Walk With Me," in support of the Walvis Bay Youth Centre, stands as a shining beacon of hope and unity. With each step along her long walk to the northeast of Namibia, Ray not only embarks on a physical odyssey but also embodies the spirit of compassion and resilience that defines the Namibian people. Setting […]

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World

Georgia appeals court puts Trump election subversion case on hold

A Georgia appeals court has put the state's election subversion case against Donald Trump on hold indefinitely while it considers a request to disqualify the lead prosecutor over a conflict of interest. The decision is the latest indication that it's highly unlikely the former president's trial will begin before November's presidential election. As Ira Spitzer reports.

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Business / Economics

30 May 2024-6 June 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap

Weekly Economic Wrap: Navigating Regional and Global Trends In the ever-shifting landscape of global economics, the past week has brought forth a tapestry of developments across African and international markets, encapsulating both challenges and opportunities. From Namibia's soaring trade volumes to Nigeria's capital strengthening initiatives, and from South Africa's electoral ripples to international oil market dynamics, here's a comprehensive recap of the key economic events shaping the narrative: Namibia: Trade […]

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Namibia

Ray Sasman’s odyssey: “Walk With Me”

In a world often overshadowed by discord, Ray Sasman's odyssey, "Walk With Me," shines brightly as a symbol of unity and optimism. As she traverses the central part of our cuntry underway to the northeast of Namibia in support of the Walvisbay Youth Centre, Ray's steps resonate with compassion and resilience, embodying the spirit of her fellow Namibians. She paused briefly to give us an update as she passes Windhoek […]

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Local

The Use of the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS) for the Conduct of the 2024’s General Registration of Voters (GRV)

The Commission wishes to share ongoing information related to the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS), following the commencement of the general voter registration process, and some interest shown by the public in the system: 1. During 2010 – 2013, ECN migrated from the manual paper-based voter registration system to a Custom-Made digital biometrics voters registration system, referred to as Mobile Voters Register System (MVRS). This system […]

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South Africa

South African Drug Regulator Finds No Toxins in Recalled Children’s Cough Syrup

An investigation into two recalled batches of children's cough syrup produced in South Africa by Johnson & Johnson found no trace of toxins, and no adverse events have been reported from its consumption, the country's drug regulator announced on Wednesday. Reuters reports that the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority issued the recall in April, shortly after Nigeria's regulator recalled a batch of Benylin Paediatric Syrup, also made in South […]

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World

Germany Rocked by Another Violent Attack on Political Candidate

A far-right political candidate has been attacked in Germany in the lead-up to Sunday's European Union election. It's the latest in a spate of violent incidents targeting German candidates from across the political spectrum. Reporting for us is Trent Murray.

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