insert_link Namibia Help4Nam organisation engages in acts of giving. As Christmas approaches rapidly and the year nears its end, various organizations are engaging in acts of giving. The Help4Nam project recently visited Katutura Intermediate State Hospital, the country's largest referral health facility. Celeste Allies from the charity shared insights about the visit. todayDecember 18, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement recently elected its top leadership The Landless People's Movement recently elected its top leadership, comprising six individuals who will steer the party for the upcoming year's elections. Duminga Ndala from the party shares insights about the elected leadership. todayDecember 18, 2023 7
insert_link World New York Republicans choose candidate to replace George Santos In New York, Republicans have selected a candidate to succeed George Santos, the embroiled former United States Representative facing numerous criminal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft, despite maintaining his plea of not guilty. Santos was recently ousted from Congress earlier this month. Reporting from New York, Sally Patterson provides updates on this development. todayDecember 18, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists as the foremost hurdle to achieving substantial and enduring reconciliation. Addressing the Day of Reconciliation commemoration in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Ramaphosa emphasized that advancing reconciliation requires a united endeavor to tackle poverty, unemployment, and diminish inequality. He highlighted the government's dedication to enhancing the economic circumstances of individuals who were deprived of opportunities during apartheid. Acknowledging the enduring consequences […] todayDecember 18, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Information declared that there would be no extension for SIM card registration The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's Executive Director, Audrin Mathe, declared that there would be no extension for SIM card registration, and unregistered cards will face a three-month blockage. Mathe reiterated that the deadline for SIM card registration remains December 31, 2023. Addressing concerns raised by local banks regarding the process, Mathe indicated the banks should not have waited until two weeks prior to the conclusion of the registration process. […] todayDecember 18, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo local authority council halted the interview process intended for the recruitment of CEO On Thursday, the Otjiwarongo local authority council halted the interview process intended for the recruitment of its permanent chief executive officer. The CEO position at the Otjiwarongo Municipality has remained vacant following the departure of Moses Matyayi, who assumed the same role at the City of Windhoek at the end of July this year. Mayor Gottlieb Shivute of Otjiwarongo attributed the decision to cancel the interview process to a "material […] todayDecember 18, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa Eskom has requested the National Treasury to convert 16-billion-rand of bailout funds into equity Eskom has requested the National Treasury to convert 16-billion-rand of bailout funds into equity in a bid to alleviate its debt-service burden. According to a report by Moneyweb, Eskom officials told investors that an application has been made to convert the subordinated loan into equity. The report indicates that the conversion into equity would lessen a debt-service burden that has prevented Eskom from carrying out adequate maintenance. This is the […] todayDecember 15, 2023 4
World Putin admits Moscow, Washington in talks on Americans jailed in Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin held the end of year press conference on Thursday, taking selected questions form the public and journalists. Putin confirmed Moscow and Washington are in talks over the fate of the 2 American citizens held in Russian jails. He also addressed questions on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the state of the Russian economy, hit by Western sanctions. The event comes as Putin announced he would […] todayDecember 15, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia The Ondangwa Town Council officially delivered 231 fully serviced plots On Thursday, the Ondangwa Town Council officially delivered 231 fully serviced plots in the Omashaka informal settlement. Among this number, 37 plots were allocated to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia. Ismael Namgongo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ondangwa Town Council, highlighted that this endeavor aligns with the council’s five-year strategic plan. Namgongo emphasized the council's commitment to addressing housing and land provision challenges. He noted that this initiative […] todayDecember 15, 2023 8
