insert_link Africa Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800,000 at COP28 for climate solutions Eight dynamic African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100,000. They will also receive a comprehensive mentorship and coaching as part of a 12-month accelerator program. Since its launch in 2021, the YouthADAPT initiative has provided more than $5 million to 33 young entrepreneurs from 19 African nations. Jointly organised by the African Development Bank Group and the Global Center […] todayDecember 5, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia NamPol launches operation against GBV in Oshikoto The Namibian Police Force and the Men and Women Network against Crime in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a three-day operation to address gender-based violence (GBV). The regional police deputy commissioner, Wynand Neels, stated during the launch in Omuthiya on Monday that the operation is scheduled to take place from 04 to 06 December 2023. It aligns with the 16 days of activism against GBV campaign which started on 25 […] todayDecember 5, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia ELCIN empowers infohut project The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) through its infohut project has handed over chickens to five young people living with HIV/AIDS to help them start poultry farming businesses. ELCIN’s eastern diocese youth leader Esther Sakaria at the handing over ceremony in Oniipa on Sunday said through the infohut project, they engage and equip young people and church leaders in life skills through the use of computers. She said they […] todayDecember 5, 2023 13
insert_link 2 1 Namibia Primary school at Noordoewer receives computer equipment The EHW Baard Primary School at Noordoewer recently received computer equipment worth over N.dollars 300 000 to set up a computer lab at the school. ||Kharas Region Acting Director of Education, Arts and Culture, Jesmine Magerman on this gesture said that with the world being faced with opportunities the fourth industrial revolution offers, the ministry is fully aware that the education sector in Namibia has to develop alongside the development […] todayDecember 5, 2023 40 1 2
insert_link Namibia Brazil donates over N.dollars 2 million to Namibian food security The government of Brazil has donated an additional US.dollars 120 000 (approximately N.dollars 2 233 200) to Namibia’s food security project through the World Food Programme. This is in addition to an earlier donation of N.dollars 2.28 million made in August. Brazil’s Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, during the opening of the second diplomatic consultations between Namibia and Brazil on Monday, said Brazil is […] todayDecember 5, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Justice ministry on track with legislative reforms: Dausab The Ministry of Justice, through the Directorate of Legislative Drafting and the Office of the Attorney General, continues to make progress regarding the legislative reforms in Namibia, Minister Yvonne Dausab has said. During her briefing at the Government Communication Centre on Monday, Dausab said the ministry has enabled the passing of 12 Bills through Parliament this year to address shortcomings in the ability to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. […] todayDecember 5, 2023 15
insert_link Namibia Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023 Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. “With access to justice being an important pillar of our democracy, the ministry reports that we have received approximately 10 200 legal aid applications this year, with 7 500 granted and 2 700 denied,” Dausab said during the Cabinet […] todayDecember 4, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia NamPol promotes more than 4 000 officers The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has officially promoted 4 682 officers and conferred new ranks, effective from 01 December 2023. The announcement was made by NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in Windhoek on Monday. He said the promotions are a recognition of the officers’ commitment and dedication to national duties. “A promotion should not be seen as a mere decoration, or just a reward to an officer or a […] todayDecember 4, 2023 27
insert_link Uncategorized Agriculture ministry acquires land for Neckartal Dam’s second phase The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has acquired about 19 000 hectares for the second phase of the Neckartal Dam in the ||Kharas region. Responding to questions by Nampa on the progress of the second phase of the dam, the ministry said the land was acquired at a cost of close to N.dollars 19 million. The first phase was the construction of the dam wall, which was constructed […] todayDecember 4, 2023 21