insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes Joins Miss Ray Sasman on Her Inspirational Walk for Namibia’s Youth In a remarkable display of community spirit and dedication to the youth of Namibia, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes joined Miss Ray Sasman on a segment of her ambitious walk from Windhoek to Okahandja. This walk, which Ray Sasman has dubbed the "Walk with Me" journey, aims to raise awareness and support for the youth of Namibia. Mayor Forbes, who had just returned from a trip to the United States, […] todayJune 24, 2024 9
insert_link Opinion Pieces Good health is vital to national progress By Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Lukas Nanyemba. Health is wealth. The international community agrees that good health is of social and economic value to individuals, society and the economy in general. Good health enables the prosperous and flourishing societies that governments strive to achieve. Investing in health is a wise choice in the best of times and an urgent necessity […] todayJune 24, 2024 37
insert_link Sport Hungary’s Varga set for surgery on ‘multiple’ facial fractures Hungary striker Barnabas Varga is expected to undergo surgery after fracturing "multiple bones" in his face in a sickening collision during his team's 1-0 win over Scotland at Euro 2024. Varga was stretchered off and taken to hospital after being injured in a horrific mid-air clash as Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn came to collect a cross in the second half in Stuttgart on Sunday. Hungary's players quickly signalled […] todayJune 24, 2024 16
Local Hotel franchising in Africa shines brightly as a strong operating model for future growth Africa’s hospitality industry is on an upward trajectory with travel and tourism growing at a rapid pace. According to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer(1), the continent, alongside the Middle East and Europe, performed the strongest during 2023 with a 96% recovery of pre-pandemic visitors. Namibia is experiencing a similar recovery trend to its international hospitality counterparts. Last October, the Hospitality Association of Namibia announced the impressive performance of the tourism sector during the […] todayJune 24, 2024 28
insert_link Sport Veteran Wallaby Beale has ‘fire in belly’ after recall Veteran Kurtley Beale said Monday he still had "fire in the belly" and wanted to help propel Australia back to the top after completing a remarkable comeback to the Wallabies fold. The 35-year-old fullback has been capped 95 times, but not since 2021. He was arrested in January 2023 on sexual assault charges and suspended from all forms of the game, missing out on playing at a fourth […] todayJune 24, 2024 5
insert_link Local Capricorn Group Changemakers donate winter items to vulnerable senior citizens On Friday, 21 June, Capricorn Group employees, in their role as Changemakers, demonstrated their commitment to making a positive impact in the community when they hosted a winter warmer event for vulnerable pensioners from Katutura Old Age Home and the Khomasdal Old Age Home. Changemakers donated winter items like knee blankets, socks, gloves, beanies, scarves and toiletries worth N$ 20 000.00. The employees further treated the elderly […] todayJune 24, 2024 7
insert_link APO International The National Museums of Kenya and CityBlue Hotels ink partnership [[{"value":"The National Musuems of Kenya (NMK) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) (www.CityBlueHotels.com) are proud to announce a new partnership to co-promote tourism and culture in Kenya. This alliance marks an exciting opportunity for sponsorship, co-branding, co-marketing and other forms of collaboration. NMK was established by an Act of Parliament, the Museums and Heritage Act 2006, as a multi-disciplinary institution whose role is to collect, preserve, study, document and present Kenya’s past […] todayJune 24, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Kenya’s President Ruto Open to Dialogue with Anti-Tax Protesters Kenya's President William Ruto has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with thousands of young, peaceful anti-tax protesters following widespread demonstrations organized mainly through social media. Speaking at a church service in Nyahururu, Ruto acknowledged the youth-led nature of the protests and commended the demonstrators for their peaceful conduct, despite reports of fatalities during earlier protests in Nairobi. He pledged to foster national unity through constructive dialogue. todayJune 24, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Government Supports Local Poultry Production at Kadila Farm Launch Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to supporting farmers and rural communities during the launch of Kadila Poultry Farm in Okahandja. Speaking at the event, Schlettwein highlighted the importance of prioritizing Namibian products to foster a self-sufficient agricultural sector and create stable incomes for families. He praised Kadila Poultry Farm for increasing Namibia’s poultry production capacity, thereby reducing dependency on imports and […] todayJune 24, 2024 32
