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LAC Launches Paralegal Training for San Communities in Omaheke Region

The Legal Assistance Centre , supported by the European Union, has launched a five-day paralegal training programme aimed at empowering San communities in the country. It has kicked off in Omaheke's Gobabis and Vergenoeg, the initiative seeks to enhance legal capacity and promote community safety. Focused on community policing strategies, the training will draw from the successful experiences of the Vergenoeg San community, strengthening access to justice for marginalized […]

20 November, 2024

South Africa

Parliament’s Scopa to Call Defence Minister Over Audit Concerns

Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts has resolved to call minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to respond to issues emanating from the department’s 2023/2024 financial year audit outcomes. The Auditor-General briefed Scopa on the department's audit outcomes and Denel's. Scopa chairperson, Songezo Zibi, says of concern is a string of material irregularities in which senior officials failed to hold those responsible accountable either for maladministration, misconduct, or […]

20 November, 2024

World

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai stands trial

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is pleading not guilty to breaching the Beijing imposed national security law in a Hong Kong court. The 76-year-old founder of the now-closed tabloid Apple Daily is accused of colluding with foreign forces, a charge that could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. Laura Westbrook reports.

20 November, 2024

Local

Bank Windhoek scoops second place at ICAP’s Battle of the Banks Africa Competition

On Saturday, 16 November 2024, Bank Windhoek secured second place at the Battle of the Banks competition hosted by ICAP Training Solutions South Africa. Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, said this achievement underscores the exceptional talent within Bank Windhoek. “It highlights the value of investing in initiatives that build local expertise while strengthening our competitive edge in the banking sector. This achievement reflects more than just recognition for […]

20 November, 2024

Local

NAMIBIA MAINTAINS TOP SPOT OF BEST QUALITY ROADS IN AFRICA

Windhoek, Namibia – The Roads Authority (RA) proudly announces that, according to a survey conducted by Statista, Namibia has the best quality road infrastructure in Africa for 2024. The country achieved an index rating of 5.57 on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest), surpassing Egypt (5.53) and Benin (5.00), which ranked second and third, respectively. This prestigious accolade reaffirms the Government of the Republic of Namibia’s ongoing commitment […]

20 November, 2024

Oshiwambo

Omahoololo mo Somaliland afindanwapo kongudu yomilameno

Omuwiliki wongudu yomilameno moshilongo Somaliland oye afindanapo omahoololo. Eelopota doikundaneki odati Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, eli omuwiliki wongudu yakala yomilameno moshilongo oye ahoololwa onga omupresident woshipambu shoshilongo osho sha pambukile koshilongo Somalia momido daka dilongela. Abdullahi –oo eshiivike nedina Irro wongudu yo Waddani Party, otaku lopotwa afindana nee 64% noku dengamo omukondjifi waye oo akala omupresident woshilongo osho Muse Bihi Abdi, wongudu yakala yomangeli yo Kulmiye Party. Omahoololo moshilongo osho okwa […]

20 November, 2024

Local

NSX Unveils New Brand Identity and Celebrates Scholars Competition Winners

Windhoek, Namibia — It is with great excitement and pride that the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) announces its official rebranding and the conclusion of this year’s Scholars Competition, NSIC 2024. The event, held on 15 November 2024, marks a pivotal transformation for the NSX, as it not only unveiled a fresh new look but also celebrated the exceptional achievements of Namibia’s brightest young minds. NSX Rebrand: A Bold Step Toward […]

20 November, 2024

Local

LAC Project Through EU Funding Promotes and Protects the Rights of Marginalized San Communities

VERGENOEG/GOBABIS, OMAHEKE REGION – The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC), with support from the European Union (EU), is proud to announce the commencement of a five-day field-based paralegal training programme aimed at empowering San communities across Namibia through legal capacity building and promoting community safety. This training, scheduled for November 19–23, 2024, in Gobabis and Vergenoeg in the Omaheke Region, is part of a series of interventions coordinated by LAC to […]

20 November, 2024

Oshiwambo

Awilo Longomba, oteya oku talelapo mo Namibia mongula

Omushiki ngalo woshilongo Congolese Louis Albert William Longomba, oo ashiivika nawa nedina Awilo Longomba, oteya okutalelapo mo Windhoek mongula. Oo eli manigera woprojeka yo Nani Events Johanna Shiweda , edi okwe dipopya pefimbo ali eya okutalelapo ondjonghundana yetu onghela. Shiweda okwati, Awilo oteya oku tupamo mondaanisa osho tashi kaningilwa pokapale ko Independence Stadium molomakaya. Okwati Awilo, oteya yoo pamwe nosheendo shaye shovanhu veli 12 ovo tavafiki medu lomapendafule ongula yonena. […]

20 November, 2024