insert_link Local Nedbank Namibia Tees Off with Purpose at the Annual Nedbank for Good Series Nedbank Namibia is once again gearing up to drive change on the greens with the fifth instalment of the Nedbank for Good Series. The prestigious eleven-event golf series not only celebrates sporting excellence but also raises awareness and funds for chosen charities through pledges and donations. Over the past four years, the competition has grown from strength to strength, firmly establishing itself as the premier charity golf series in the […] todayMarch 6, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia CoW to use borehole water to meet demand The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced that it is experiencing a serious water scarcity, prompting the activation of an emergency borehole programme to boost its drinking water supply as of June 2023. This has resulted in observable differences from the usual water in terms of colour, taste and fragrance. In a notice issued on Tuesday, CoW stated that despite this, it remains committed to maintaining the quality of drinking […] todayMarch 6, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia Government committed to addressing land redistribution challenges: Schlletwein Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlletwein, said that the Revised National Resettlement Policy 2023-2033, shows the government's commitment to addressing land redistribution challenges in a more coordinated, inclusive and transparent manner. He told Parliament on Tuesday that the revision reminded the ministry of the importance of continual review of existing policies to ensure they remain responsive to the prevailing needs and expectations of the Namibian people. 'Therefore, […] todayMarch 6, 2024 5
insert_link Local Agra celebrates triumph with PMR Africa Diamond Arrow Awards, 2024 On Tuesday, 5 March 2024, Agra Limited proudly stood in the spotlight once again, receiving prestigious accolades at the PMR Africa Diamond Arrow Awards. Recognized as setting thebenchmark in the Agriculture sector over the past year. Once again Agra's unwavering commitment to stimulating economic growth and development in Namibia earned the company five coveted Diamond Arrow Awards, namely: - Suppliers of Agricultural Equipment and Products - Agriculture (Game) - Agriculture […] todayMarch 6, 2024 8
insert_link Sport England sweating on Fin Smith injury ahead of Ireland clash England face an anxious wait on the fitness of Fin Smith ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with title-chasing Ireland. Smith was the only member of Steve Borthwick's squad to miss training on Tuesday as he recovers from a calf injury. With only Thursday's main session left before the Twickenham showdown, time is running out to prove his fitness. Losing Fin Smith would be a blow for England […] todayMarch 6, 2024 2
insert_link Sport FIA chief accused of wanting to scuttle Las Vegas GP FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is alleged to have told officials not to certify the track used for last year's Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix, the BBC reported on Tuesday citing a whistleblower. Ben Sulayem is said to have asked officials "to find some concerns to prevent the FIA from certifying the circuit before the weekend of the race", according to an internal FIA report consulted by the […] todayMarch 6, 2024 2
insert_link World ‘There Can Be No Sustainable Development without Peace’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Arab Forum Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development 2024, in Beirut: I congratulate the Government of the Sultanate of Oman for presiding. I also would like to thank the Executive Secretary of ESCWA [Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia], Ms. Rola Dashti, for bringing us together at a critical moment of our annual stocktake. Our world is facing complex challenges. In particular, the […] todayMarch 6, 2024 7
insert_link Sport All Blacks back Jordie Barrett suspended for three weeks All Blacks back Jordie Barrett was handed a three-week suspension on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the Wellington Hurricanes' last-gasp Super Rugby win at the weekend. Barrett was initially shown a yellow card on Saturday for a high tackle on Queensland Reds fullback Jordan Petaia, which was upgraded to a red card after a review by the television match official. "The FPRC assessed the player's actions as […] todayMarch 6, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics SME Focus – 5 March 2024 Director of SME Compete, Danny Meyer, talks about the state of the SME sector in the country - with specific reference to the recently tabled National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1412545 todayMarch 6, 2024 11