insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay taxi drivers go on strike Walvis Bay’s taxi operators staged a protest against potholes and exorbitant traffic fines in the town on Tuesday. The group intends to deliver a petition to the municipality on Wednesday. The protest was sparked by the municipality's failure to address their concerns after receiving two petitions in 2023. Here is Walvis Bay Mayor, Trevino Forbes. todayMarch 13, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s population increases to more than 3 million According to the 2023 Namibia Population and Housing Census conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency, the country’s total population on 24 September 2023, stood at 3,022,401 (three million twenty-two thousand four hundred one). The enumeration period spanned from September 25 to October 6, 2023. Preliminary findings reveal that females make up 51.2% of the population, while males account for 48.8%. Statistician-General, Alex Shimuafeni says the final results may slightly differ from […] todayMarch 13, 2024 57
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Air connectivity project targets economic growth The Namibia Airports Company has partnered with stakeholders including the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Tourism Board in efforts to improve the country's competitiveness. CEO of the Namibia Airports Company, Bisey Uirab held a briefing about the matter, which was covered by our sister station, Hit Radio. todayMarch 12, 2024 29
insert_link World Polish leaders to meet with US President US President Joe Biden will meet with the Polish President Andrzej Duda and the newly elected Prime Minister for talks today at the White House. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest. todayMarch 12, 2024 32
insert_link World Paris Olympics organisers condemn racist attacks on Nakamura The organising committee of the Paris Olympics said it was shocked by "racist" attacks made by far-right French groups against Malian-French singer Aya Nakamura. The attacks, according to the BBC, were triggered by reports that Nakamura would perform a song by the legendary 20th-century French singer Édith Piaf at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in July. On Sunday, the far-right group Les Natifs protested in Paris with a […] todayMarch 12, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Conservation experts gather in Windhoek for SMART conference The inaugural global user conference for the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool is underway in Windhoek, uniting conservation practitioners worldwide. Namibia began using SMART in 2016, starting with a pilot program in Etosha National Park. Due to its success, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism expanded its use to include all of Namibia's KAZA parks in 2020. Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, is involved in the event. todayMarch 12, 2024 58
insert_link Namibia NamPol investigates Engen service station armed robbery An armed robbery occurred at the Engen service station on Monte Christo Street, with unconfirmed reports indicating that around N$ 700,000 was stolen. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, Nampol’s Head of Community Affairs for the Khomas region has more. todayMarch 12, 2024 138
insert_link Africa Chad households get free water and electricity Chad's government has declared free water and electricity for households until year-end, capping monthly consumption at 15,000 litres of water and 300 kWh of electricity. According to the BBC, Chad's junta leader and interim President Mahamat Déby sanctioned the policy "to assist households", but Chadians perceive the move as Déby's attempt to endear to voters. The government on Monday said it would also clear water and electricity bills for residents […] todayMarch 12, 2024 184
insert_link World International Atomic Energy Agency chief visits The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is visiting Japan for a progress report on the discharge of treated nuclear waste water into the Pacific Ocean. Japan began a 30-year release of more than a million tonnes of treated, radioactive water used to cool the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in August. todayMarch 12, 2024 25