insert_link Business / Economics B2Gold continues workforce downsizing at Otjikoto mine B2Gold has confirmed it will proceed with further workforce reductions at its Otjikoto mine, involving involuntary separations. This decision follows a comprehensive review by a dedicated retrenchment committee, in collaboration with the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) branch executive committee on site. Eric Barnard, General Manager of Otjikoto Mine, detailed the process, saying, “We have a retrenchment committee that evaluated the necessary reductions across various departments. This effort was not […] todayJuly 22, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Miss Namibia 2024 to focus on poverty eradication during reign Prisca Anyolo has been crowned Miss Namibia 2024. Anyolo says she will focus on grassroots initiatives that target the eradication of poverty which affects over 30% of Namibians. The first and second runner-up positions are taken by Leena Mugena and Georgia Garises. todayJuly 22, 2024 56
insert_link World Kamala Harris launches 2024 Presidential campaign U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has wasted no time launching her 2024 presidential campaign, with the backing of President Joe Biden after he pulled out of the race amid concerns about his age and health. Reuters reports that a growing number of senior Democrat politicians and party backers are supporting Harris. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "respects" US President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election, […] todayJuly 22, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Education Ministry condemns Minna Sachs protest The parents of learners at Minna Sachs Primary School on Monday took action by blocking the school gates today. They are protesting what they claim to be the unfair and procedural appointment of the new school principal. The Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has condemned the development, describing it as unacceptable. "It is with utter dismay and a deep sense of disappointment that […] todayJuly 22, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia 71% of Namibians register to vote The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that a total of 1,153,916 eligible Namibians, representing 71% of eligible voters, have registered both within the country and at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad from 3 June to 20 July 2024. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka. While acknowledging the improvement in the cumulative turnout to date both at the regional and constituency levels, the Commission, in a media statement issued on […] todayJuly 22, 2024 20
insert_link Africa Windhoek ranks 7th in Africa for high crime rates According to the latest crime index statistics by Numbeo, Namibia has the sixth-highest crime index in Africa as of mid-2024, with a score of 63.7. Windhoek ranks as the seventh highest city on the continent with a crime index of 67.6. Socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, inflation, and high living costs, combined with poverty and economic inequality, have contributed to the high crime rate. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the […] todayJuly 18, 2024 237
insert_link World World marks Nelson Mandela International Day The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, is urging everyone to perform 67 minutes of public service today to honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Today is Nelson Mandela International Day under the theme, It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity. Guterres says Mandela showed the world the extraordinary difference one person can make. Looking back at the struggle against apartheid and the campaign for Mandela's release in which […] todayJuly 18, 2024 12
insert_link World European leaders meet at UK Summit for diplomatic ‘reset’ Dozens of European leaders are in the UK for a summit the new British government says will help 'reset' relations with the continent. It's the fourth European Political Community summit, and is being held at Blenheim Palace. The conflict in Ukraine is high on the agenda, with President Zelensky in attendance. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says it's a significant moment for the new UK government. On Friday, […] todayJuly 18, 2024 23
insert_link Africa ZAPU skeptical of Zimbabwe Government’s role in Gukurahundi hearings The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) is skeptical of the government's involvement in the ongoing Gukurahundi hearings, citing concerns about transparency and impartiality. In a statement to Future Media, ZAPU spokesperson, Brian Ncube expressed reservations, pointing out the historical implications of current leaders in the atrocities under review. "As ZAPU, we view the government's role in the Gukurahundi hearings with skepticism," said Ncube. "We have consistently advocated for justice for […] todayJuly 18, 2024 33
