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Month: January 2026

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Interview Transcripts

Interview: Rinaani Musutua Urges Government to Tackle Inequality and Strengthen Service Delivery

Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition has called for urgent action to address socio-economic challenges affecting citizens across the country. She highlighted research suggesting that women leaders often implement policies that improve living conditions, and expressed hope that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will prioritize similar measures. Musutua emphasized that it is time to address the inhumane conditions many people still endure, particularly those living in squatter camps. “We cannot […]

today5 January, 2026

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Namibia

BIG Coalition Stresses Stronger Governance to Fight Poverty

Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition said that improving governance and accountability is key to addressing socio-economic challenges. She warned that without effective policy implementation and efficient public service delivery, poverty and inequality will continue to hinder development.   

today5 January, 2026

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Health / Medical

Grootfontein Records First Cholera Outbreak

Grootfontein has confirmed its first-ever cholera outbreak, primarily affecting the Blikkiesdorp and Kap En Bou informal settlements. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 November last year after local transmission was identified. Mayor Moritz Gaingob urged residents to practice strict hygiene and seek immediate medical care if they show symptoms, stressing that early treatment is crucial. Gaingob added this:   

today5 January, 2026

APO International

Central Region Honors Top Athletes and Coaches

  The Central Region Athletics Federation honored athletes and coaches who achieved outstanding results in regional and national competitions held in 2025 during a ceremony organized on 2 January. In his speech, the President of the Federation, Mr. Kibrom Tekle, noted that significant victories were recorded in 2025 because the efforts of the coaches were effectively implemented on the ground by the athletes. He explained that the award ceremony was […]

today4 January, 2026

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Namibia

Monarch lifeguard and emergency services reports positive beach rescue efforts

By: Taati Niilenge Monarch lifeguard and emergency services owner, Martin Muyenga, says holiday season lifeguard services at beaches and pools in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund are progressing well. Muyenga noted that the busiest days, 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 passed without any drowning incidents. "Every year, lifeguard deployments along Namibia's coastline bring unique challenges, especially people swimming under the influence of alcohol and drugs and kids unsupervised. We […]

today3 January, 2026

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Namibia

IPC condemns fatal shooting at community court in Ondonga

By: Josia Shigwedha The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has condemned a shooting incident at a community court session in Iilokola village operatibg under the Ondonga Traditional Authority, in which one traditional leader was killed and another injured. IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge said the incident raises serious concerns about security at community courts across the country. He noted that a platform meant to resolve disputes peacefully instead turned violent, with […]

today3 January, 2026

APO International

Japan and World Food Programme (WFP) provide life-saving food assistance for refugees and returnees in Burundi

  The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of over US$625,000 (approximately BIF two billion) from the Government of Japan to provide life-saving food assistance for refugees fleeing the recent violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Burundians returning from refugee camps in Tanzania. In December, Burundi received 85,000 refugees fleeing renewed violence and insecurity in eastern DRC. WFP has rapidly scaled up assistance to […]

today3 January, 2026

APO International

Eritrea: Vocational training to youth in Central Region

  Three months of theoretical and practical vocational training has been provided to 220 youth in Central sub-zone of the Central Region. Mr. Sened Michael, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the sub-zone, said that 129 youth were provided training in first aid, 54 in beauty salon skills, and 39 in computer technology. Noting that the training program was part of the effort exerted […]

today2 January, 2026

APO International

Eritrea: National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW)-Meeting on action plan for 2026

  The executive committee of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers conducted an activity assessment meeting of 2025 and held discussions on the plan of action for 2026 in Asmara on 29 and 30 December. The meeting conducted extensive discussions on the reports presented, focusing on labor relations; foreign relations; administration and finance; human resources development; women and youth workers; as well as public relations. The meeting also discussed the […]

today2 January, 2026