insert_link Local Hollard dominates Nedbank Namibia WPP5…as Coetzee and Greeff claim ITT victories Hollard’s men’s and women’s teams excelled at the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Series 5 (WPP) on Sunday, with Drikus Coetzee and Anri Greeff clinching victory in the Individual Time Trials (ITT) categories. The event, which saw the return of JT Cycling from Angola for the second consecutive year, featured strong performances across the board. In the men’s ITT, Coetzee emerged victorious with a time of 02:18:34. Christiaan Van […] todayAugust 20, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Southern Africa responds swiftly to mpox concerns, remains open and safe for tourism In light of recent global health declarations regarding Mpox, the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance reaffirms that Southern Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination for tourism. The Tourism Alliance emphasises the region’s swift and coordinated response to the situation, while highlighting the minimal risk to travellers. On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the […] todayAugust 20, 2024 13
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek, Okahandja Municipality safeguard community On Friday, 16 August 2024, the Okahandja Municipality hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Okahandja Fire Station and the acquisition of new machinery. Purchasing the machinery is a public-private partnership between Bank Windhoek and the Okahandja Municipality. Congratulating the Municipality on reaching the milestone of constructing its new fire station and buying new machinery, Bank Windhoek’s Okahandja Branch Manager Claus Stein said the completed fire station […] todayAugust 19, 2024 13
insert_link Local GIPF to Offer Wellness Screening Services to Members During Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2024 The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is thrilled to participate in the upcoming Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) from August 23 to 31, 2024. The Fund will offer a wide range of services to its active members, pensioners, spousal and children beneficiaries, including biometric enrolment and verification, membership status updates, pension benefits, claim procedures, and submission and claims status. Members can also obtain benefit and income statement printouts and […] todayAugust 19, 2024 6
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 19
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 18
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 17
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 34
