insert_link Namibia Mbumba praises Pohamba who turns 89 President Nangolo Mbumba wished former President Hifikepunye Pohamba a happy 89th birthday, saying his footprints remain inspiring. Pohamba turned 89 today. He was Namibia's President from 2005 until 2015, when the late President Hage Geingob took over. In his message, Mbumba said Pohamba's heroic exploits in pursuit of the liberation of Namibia and her people are etched in the fabric of our democracy. "Indeed, the path you have walked […] todayAugust 18, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Namibians will never forget SADC’s support: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said Namibia will never forget the solidarity Sadc leaders displayed during President Hage Geingob's passing. Speaking in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday during the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Organ Troika Summit, he assumed the office of President in the wake of one of the most challenging and harrowing moments in the history of post-independent Namibia. He said Namibians are grateful […] todayAugust 18, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Swapo Returnees claim IPC misled them By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Some individuals who rejoined the Swapo Party this week have alleged that they were misled by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Swapo Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa showcased over 60 new members from various parties this week in Windhoek. Most returnees were previously affiliated with the IPC, with a smaller number coming from the Landless People's Movement (LPM). Among the returnees […] todayAugust 18, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Agriculture ministry unopposed to uranium mining at Leonardville By Ellen Shihepo, via News on One The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) does not oppose uranium mining by Rosatom’s Uranium1 in Leonardville. Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein, however, emphasised the need for further research before drilling can be approved. Schlettwein, during a community engagement in Leonardville this week, acknowledged the potential economic benefits that uranium mining could bring to the region. However, the ministry's lack […] todayAugust 18, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Media Ombudsman Condemns the publishing of photo depicting dead lion By Vitalio Angula The publication of a photo depicting a lion that was tracked down and killed by rangers from Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism on Saturday, 10 August (World Lion Day), has sparked controversy. Media Ombudsman John Nakuta has described the publication on the New Era Newspaper's Instagram account as unethical and inconsistent with the high standards of reporting expected from Namibian media. “In the […] todayAugust 15, 2024 31
insert_link Local Nedbank for Good series hit million-dollar mark …as the coastal leg set to kick off this weekend The Nedbank for Good Series recently celebrated a major milestone of raising N$1 million since its inception in 2020. This was achieved during round four of this year’s competition at the Mariental Golf Club on 13 July. The funds are raised by auctioning various products donated to the series. The coordinator of the Nedbank for Good series, Dan Zwiebel, noted that when it kicked off in 2020, the series […] todayAugust 15, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Enhancing Quality of Service within the Postal Sector in Namibia By Progress Enkali The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) regulates postal services in Namibia, designating Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) as the National Postal Service Operator in Namibia. CRAN oversees the implementation of the license conditions subject to the Designated Postal Operator license issued to NamPost in terms of 96 (2) of the Communications Act (No. 8 0f 2009). CRAN aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and accessibility of postal […] todayAugust 15, 2024 18
Local Meatco NCA Achieves HACCP Certification from Namibian Standards Institution Meatco NCA Pty Ltd has earned the prestigious Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification, awarded by the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) based on NAMS/SANS 10330:2020. This certification highlights the company's commitment to food safety and quality, reinforcing its leadership in Namibia's meat industry. The HACCP certification is an internationally recognized standard that mandates companies to identify, assess, and control potential hazards in food production and handling. This ensures […] todayAugust 14, 2024 4
Namibia Police evict pensioner from family house https://youtu.be/CDKIk933E5M By Ketemba Tjipepa, via News on one Police have evicted 61-year-old pensioner, Paulina !Gaoses, from a family house she had lived for over 40 years. The house where the family of 12 stayed is in Windhoek’s Nama location. The house belonged to Paulina's late mother, Martha !Gaoses, who passed away earlier this year. Martha's grandson, Leonard !Gaoseb, transferred the house into his name and used it as […] todayAugust 14, 2024 10
