insert_link Namibia DA leader lays formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission against president Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa's DA leader, John Steenhuisen has laid a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission against president Cyril Ramaphosa. The party says this is for the central role he has played in bringing about the nation’s current devastating reality, that almost five million of South Africa’s children are starving. Steenhuisen says according to the latest State of the South African Child Report by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, 4.8 […] todayNovember 24, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia National Petroleum Corporation is currently studying an investigation report on internal maladministration The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia’s board of directors is currently studying an investigation report on internal maladministration, contributing to the net loss of 700 million Namibian dollars. Namcor is currently facing financial hardships in managing its cash flow and stands with a debt of 1.9 billion Namibian dollars, owed to more than four petroleum suppliers. NamCor's Manager Of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho. todayNovember 24, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission of Namibia finalizes mock voter registration The Electoral Commission of Namibia conducted a mock voter registration exercise that took place in selected localities across the country and was carried out utilising the newly enhanced and upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter registration system. Electoral Commission of Namibia's spokesperson De Wet Siluka. todayNovember 24, 2023 17
insert_link Namibia Penalties get Ex-SME Bank directors off the hook The defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi and the secretary to the Cabinet, George Simataa, are among former SME Bank directors who paid back money as penalty after liquidators accused them of being reckless and giving Zimbabwean national Enock Kamushinda free rein to steal N$200 million from the bank. Moreover, the list includes 3 who have been "forgiven". Social Justice Trustee Herbert Jauch weighs in on the potential expenses […] todayNovember 24, 2023 10
insert_link Uncategorized UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Israel UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Israel, where earlier on Thursday he visited a town where 100 were murdered by Hamas fighters on 7 October. The UK has been pushing for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, and its military has been providing intelligence to the IDF, as well as political support for its operation against Hamas. Stuart Smith has more from London. todayNovember 24, 2023
insert_link South Africa Hawks boss underscores commitment in addressing high-priority crimes Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya has underscored the commitment of his team in addressing high-priority crimes. In a significant development, 801 suspects have been apprehended nationwide. Fraud tops the list of offenses, contributing to the highest number of investigations. The Hawks’ operations extend beyond these crimes, with seizures involving endangered species, vehicles, cash, firearms, ammunition, counterfeit goods, explosives, and more. He was addressing the media on the Hawks second quarter crime […] todayNovember 24, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Fisheries says Scorecard completion slated during the 2023/2024 financial year The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has prioritised the completion of the much anticipated fishing industry scorecard during the current financial year. According to fisheries minister, Derek Klazen, during the Annual Fishing Industry Address Walvis Bay, the ministry has acknowledged that the process has taken too long to be finalised due to its complexities. The scorecard mechanism was introduced in 2015, in order to evaluate the performance of each […] todayNovember 24, 2023 7
insert_link Business / Economics India and Namibia celebrate international millet year to foster collaboration The Indian High Commission in Namibia and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday jointly commemorated the International Year of Millets aimed at fostering cooperation in millet production for food security. The celebration follows the declaration by the 75th United Nations General Assembly in March 2021, that 2023 be the International Year of Millets to raise awareness of and direct policy attention to the nutritional and health benefits […] todayNovember 23, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa Cape Town mayor says the city will deploy lifeguards and policing personnel to beaches Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the city will deploy 340 lifeguards and 330 policing personnel to beaches across the metro during the festive season. He launched the City’s Festive Beach Safety plans at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club yesterday. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and Health, Patricia van der Ross, says an additional 343 public swimming pool lifeguards will form part of the city’s drowning prevention campaign. todayNovember 23, 2023 4