insert_link Namibia Vice President Advocates Revival of Kalimbeza Rice Project for Food Security Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized the importance of reactivating the Kalimbeza rice project to bolster food security in Namibia. The project, intended to be a cornerstone in the nation's rice production, has remained inactive since 2021 due to various challenges, including machinery breakdowns and the need for a new water pump. During her recent visit to the project site, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed confidence in its potential effectiveness and urged project […] todayMarch 26, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Western Cape MEC Launches Easter Road Safety Campaign, Prioritizes Pedestrian Safety Western Cape MEC of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, says the provincial government is ready for the Easter weekend, doing everything possible to keep residents and visitors safe on the roads. The MEC launched the Easter road safety campaign in Brackenfell over the weekend. Mackenzie says they are targeting pedestrian safety, driver and vehicle fitness, as they still face the enormous challenge of changing road user behaviour. todayMarch 25, 2024 24
insert_link World Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms, so more can invest in the country with "confidence and peace of mind", according to the commerce vice minister. The remarks come as senior Chinese officials are meeting executives from global companies in Beijing. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 25, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Elambo Combined School Staff Stage Peaceful Protest for Fair Remoteness Allowance Staff members of Elambo Combined School organized a peaceful demonstration advocating for fair remoteness allowance. They presented their petition to Alleta Eises, the Director of Education in the Oshikoto region. Upon receiving the petition, Eises pledged to provide feedback within the specified time frame. Selma Mwanyekange, a concerned teacher, expressed the group's sentiments during the demonstration. todayMarch 25, 2024 62
South Africa EFF leader Julius Malema claims that SA’s president is being protected by the National Director of Public Prosecutions EFF leader Julius Malema claims that SA's president Cyril Ramapahosa is being protected by the National Director of Public Prosecutions head Shamila Batohi and Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka. He was speaking at the Western Cape provincial manifesto launch at the Gugulethu Stadium yesterday. Opposition parties have long been calling for Ramaphosa to be held accountable for the Phala Phala scandal and the CR17 campaign. Malema says if the National Prosecuting […] todayMarch 25, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Farmers in Ezorongondo Hold Information Day to Address Livestock Challenges Amid Drought Farmers in Ezorongondo, located in the Epukiro constituency of the Omaheke region, organized a farmer’s information day on Friday to tackle issues concerning animal fodder, vaccines, and livestock maintenance during drought. This event, held for the second consecutive year, drew farmers from neighboring villages such as Okanguindi and Okajombo, demonstrating a keen interest in learning from experts. Frank Kanguatjivi, the Technical Advisor for communal areas at Feedmaster, emphasized the need […] todayMarch 25, 2024 17
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insert_link South Africa ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the government will be able to bring crime under control ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the government will be able to bring crime under control. He visited Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape yesterday, as part of the ruling party’s election campaign. Murders in the third quarter of the 2023/2024 year increased by 2.1-percent, leading to 155 more murders compared to quarter three in 2022/2023. Ramaphosa says every effort is being made to bring crime down. todayMarch 25, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Environment Ministry Denounces Illegal Poaching Incident in Mangetti National Park The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry strongly condemns the illegal poaching activity discovered within the Mangetti National Park, where three members of the NDF were apprehended with dried game meat from Eland, Kudu, and Wildebeest, lacking the necessary permits. The perpetrators are scheduled to appear in the Rundu Magistrate Court to face charges. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. todayMarch 25, 2024 18