insert_link Local Get Lost in Daydreams – The Reverie Opens Today Gondwana Collection Namibia introduces a brand-new exclusive retreat overlooking one of Namibia's most captivating landscapes: the Reverie Kalahari Pod. Where luxury meets sustainability, the Reverie Kalahari Pod blends into the surroundings, leaving only footprints of elegance. As part of Gondwana's Secret Collection, this sanctuary for romance, solitude, and soul-soothing tranquillity offers an all-inclusive experience tailored for two. Step into a world where time slows down, and nature becomes your […] todayDecember 2, 2024 6
insert_link Local Integration of Gender in Preparation of NDCs and LT-LEDS in East and Southern African Countries Windhoek, Namibia — November 29, 2024 – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Collaboration Centre for East and Southern Africa, in partnership with UN Women and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) held a three-day workshop focused on integrating gender considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies […] todayDecember 2, 2024 11
insert_link Local 2024 Agra Annual General Meeting 29.11.2024 The Agra Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Friday, 29 November 2024, at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring. The meeting was attended by Agra shareholders, the Agra Board of Directors, and Management. Mr. Ryno van der Merwe, Chairman of the Board, commended the past year as the third-best financial performance in Agra's history. He acknowledged the challenges faced, noting that the severe drought forced many farmers to sell their […] todayDecember 2, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics In S.A, Financial Stability Review Highlights Growing Strain on Households S.A's Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Review reveals growing financial stress among households and small-to-medium enterprises. High interest rates, ageing global conflicts, infrastructure failures, and South Africa's graylist status contribute to the strain. Reserve Bank’s head of financial stability department Nicola Brink, says non-performing loans surged from 257-billion-rand in March 2023 to 304-billion-rand in July 2024: todayDecember 2, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary of 1944 Massacre of African Soldiers Reuters reports indicate that Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of the 1944 massacre in which African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two were killed by French troops. The soldiers had demanded fair treatment and payment upon their return. The massacre occurred in Thiaroye, a village near Senegal's capital, Dakar. Senegal has long called for France to take responsibility, issue an official apology, and investigate the […] todayDecember 2, 2024 5
insert_link World Israel Hamas trade accusations over ceasefire violations A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah mostly appears to be holding- this despite Israel opening fire on mourners at a funeral in the Lebanese town of Khiam, according to local media. Both sides are trading accusations over violations of the terms of the deal. Meanwhile at least 33 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and 137 injured in Israeli attacks in the past day in the Gaza Strip. Nina-Maria […] todayDecember 2, 2024 10
insert_link Local NCAA Executive Director Toska Sem Elected Vice-President for AFCAC Southern Region The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is proud to announce the election of its Executive Director, Ms. Toska Sem, as Vice-President for the Southern Region in the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) Bureau for a three-year term. This governing body is the second-highest decision-making entity within AFCAC, representing the interests of SADC Member States and the African continent as a whole. AFCAC, a specialized agency of the African Union, […] todayDecember 2, 2024 8
insert_link Local 4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference Rundu, 3 December 2024 The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), through its Integrity Namibia project, is organising a regional anti-corruption conference in Rundu, Kavango East region, on 3 December 2024. The conference will take place at the Kavango River Lodge from 08h30 to 16h30. The IPPR’s Integrity Namibia project aims to build a national network of non-state actors that are committed to tackling corruption in Namibia. The project features a mobilisation campaign […] todayDecember 2, 2024 7
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Opposition Backs IPC’s Legal Action on Elections Opposition parties have endorsed the IPC's decision to contest the this year's presidential and National Assembly elections in court. The IPC has informed the Electoral Commission about its intention to file an urgent Electoral Court application. PDM secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe confirmed the move. Here's IPC's Imms Nashinge: Meanwhile...the Affirmative Repositioning Movement plans a Press Event for today at 11am. Here's AR's George Kambala: todayDecember 2, 2024 39