insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Ilunga as Web Content Developer and Administrator Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, recently announced the appointment of Gebhard Ilunga as the Bank’s Web Content Developer and Administrator in the Marketing and Corporate Communication Services department. Ilunga started his new role on 15 March 2024. “Ilunga joins us from a reputable financial services provider and has over eleven years’ experience in the advertising and marketing industry, and worked for the top […] todayMay 2, 2024 16
Namibia Visually impaired woman rally for job inclusivity https://youtu.be/5t5HXNfOCWA By Finna Kahili via News on One A 37-year-old visually impaired Miriam Kamberipa calls for equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, citing discrimination in the job market where they are often overlooked despite having qualifications. Kamberipa, who is currently unemployed despite obtaining an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology nine years ago, also has two certificates in counselling. In 2021, Kamberipa began studying for a diploma in Early […] todayMay 2, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Parliament introduces distinctive vehicle registration plates https://youtu.be/vqDFfPtxJkM By Josia Shigwedha The National Council and National Assembly have jointly launched new vehicle registration number plates today in Windhoek. The vehicles that belong to the parliament will be easily identified by a green vehicle registration plate displaying the abbreviation LNA for Legislature National Assembly and LNC for Legislature National Council. Delivering a keynote address at the unveiling of the new registration number plates, the speaker of […] todayMay 2, 2024 10
insert_link Local Burkina Faso blocks access to nine more news sites, bringing banned media total to 13 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns an alarming decline in press freedom in Burkina Faso, whose military junta suspended access to nine international news outlets in the space of 48 hours for covering a Human Rights Watch report about an alleged massacre by the army. A total of 13 international media are now banned in this West African nation. The latest victims of the junta’s ban on providing or sharing news […] todayApril 30, 2024 13
insert_link Local CRAN holds hearing to determine dominant players within telecommunication sector. Last week Friday, 25 April 2024, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) conducted a public hearing in terms of section 78 of the Communications Act, Act No. 8 of 2009 on market dominance within the country's telecommunications sector. The hearing focused on the discussion document to determine dominant operators identified the following markets within the telecommunications sector, namely National Data Transmission, Wired End-User Access, Mobile End-User Access, […] todayApril 30, 2024 9
insert_link Local Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announces the reopening of Bo-Plaas Campsite Namibia Wildlife Resorts would like to announce the reopening of the Bo Plaas campsite, situated along the Orange River. As of April 30, 2024, the campsite has officially reopened its doors to visitors after a temporary closure for enhancements. The closure of Bo Plaas was necessary to address increased security concerns and to expand the campsite's facilities. With assistance from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, we […] todayApril 30, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Absent fathers, a concern in Namibia https://youtu.be/N7Uqf4YS85I?si=mKisU2Nbu39cC-wX By Finna Kahili, via News on One Community and church leader Chinaville Vries has shared the negative impact of fatherlessness on families, stressing the crucial role fathers play in shaping children's identity and purpose. Vries was speaking during the One Economy Foundation's Be Free Campaign, which hosted a Men's Workshop on Friday in Windhoek. The dialogue aims to open discussion about matters that are important to men, creating a […] todayApril 30, 2024 72
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation Partners with Beautiful Kidz Namibia to Support Disadvantaged Children through the Anusa Project The Capricorn Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Beautiful Kidz Namibia. The Foundation has committed N$120,000.00 to support the Beautiful Kidz Anusa Project to uplift underprivileged children by donating high-quality school uniforms to 350 disadvantaged children attending public schools in Windhoek and supporting the women who manufacture the uniforms to earn an income. Beautiful Kidz Namibia is a non-profit organisation that operates various programmes to provide […] todayApril 29, 2024 17
insert_link Local Miller, Du Plessis retain national jerseys Alex Miller and Monique du Plessis retained their men’s and women's national jerseys following their dominant racing at the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC0 National Cross-Country Championships, which took place at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe on Saturday. The event, organised by the Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) in collaboration with Nedbank Namibia and various other sponsors, was attended by Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Dr. […] todayApril 29, 2024 13