Namibia Cricket Namibia Announces Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) as Official Nutrition Partner Cricket Namibia is excited to announce a partnership with Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) as Cricket Namibia's official Nutrition Partner. The partnership, spanning two years, will see NPL supporting both the Richelieu Eagles and the Capricorn Eagles with nutritional products and services. As part of the agreement, NPL will sponsor the Eagles with nutritional products, energy bars and training kit. Additionally, players will have direct access to NPL dieticians for […] todayMay 9, 2024 31
insert_link Local City of Windhoek and MTC unite in creating a safe city Charged with the responsibility to ensure the safety and security within the jurisdiction of the city, coupled with the increasing need for smart policing, the leadership of the Municipal Council of Windhoek and Namibia’s premier digital enabler, MTC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two parties deploy, through the Windhoek City Police Service, more cutting-edge technologies to assist in combatting crime within the city. […] todayMay 8, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Two more accused appear in court for 7de Laan murder https://youtu.be/AbMLiR6w5Uk By Valeria Handobe, via NewsonOne A 23-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday in connection with Christof Frederik’s murder. The young woman, Tashiya Joyce Olivia Nandoma, and Joslin Booysen appeared on one charge of obstructing the course of justice and their case was remanded to 31 July for further investigations. After having their rights to legal representation explained, […] todayMay 8, 2024 78
insert_link Local World Bank Loan to Namibia Supports Renewable Energy Integration Today marks the approval of Namibia’s first ever World Bank financed energy project, aimed at improving the reliability of the country’s transmission network and enabling increased integration of renewable energy into the country’s electricity system. The $138.5 million project will be implemented by the national electricity utility, NamPower. “Namibia is a uniquely positioned regional leader in the transition towards Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage Project a greener and more sustainable future. The World Bank is […] todayMay 7, 2024 24
insert_link Local The Capricorn Foundation is advancing access to quality education with LearnOnOne The Capricorn Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to the LearnOneOne Initiative by committing funding in the amount of N$200,000 for 2024. The partnership with LearnOnOne will supplement the Foundation's support to education, a primary focus area of the Capricorn Foundation. LearnOnOne is an innovative educational initiative that strives to close the digital gap by offering supplementary education through broadcast television. The initiative ensures that Namibian learners from diverse […] todayMay 7, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Grieving Father Speaks Out After Son’s Brutal Murder in Windhoek https://youtu.be/-DabzIuHp2E?si=M7CNMqUsewhxt3ry By Valeria Handobe The murdered Christof Frederik was the only child and breadwinner. This is according to his 65-year-old father, Paulus Josef Dragonder, who was speaking at the Katutura Magistrate’s court today, where the two teenage suspects appeared in connection with his son's murder. Frederik’s lifeless body was found in a riverbed next Chairman Mao Zendong High School in 7de Laan last week. It is alleged that Frederik, […] todayMay 7, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Cassinga a powerful reminder of suffering Namibians endured: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said the Cassinga massacre will always serve as a powerful reminder of the hardships endured by Namibians during their struggle for independence. Namibia on Saturday, marked the 46th commemoration, since the South African colonial forces attacked the Cassinga refugee camp in Angola on 04 April 1978. The attack in southern Angola resulted in the deaths of 624 people, the majority of whom were women and […] todayMay 6, 2024 14
insert_link Local Namibia International Energy Conference triumphs with Global participation Last week, the 6th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference convened more than 750 attendees from 46 nations, 22 nations more than previous years, at the serene Droombos, Windhoek. This gathering served as a pivotal platform for deliberating on exciting developments in its Namibia’s energy landscape allowing delegates to reimagine the possibilities for our nation and its people. Amidst the captivating discourse and insightful presentations by esteemed local […] todayMay 6, 2024 23
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s maritime logistics cruise as ports get a makeover By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria is implementing a ports makeover, ramping up investment to expand its ports as it seeks to untangle congestion, enhance efficiency, and seize economic opportunities through improved sea freight logistics. President Tinubu and Maersk Chairperson Robert Maersk Uggla have reportedly discussed a US$600 million deal with A.P. Moller-Maersk. The two met during the World Economic Forum event in Riyadh. In […] todayMay 3, 2024 55