insert_link Namibia Call for ECN to engage political stakeholders fairly Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has raised alarms over the low voter registration numbers ahead of the upcoming election on November 27. Kamwanya criticised the involvement of Sophia Shaningwa, the Swapo party's secretary general, in the registration process, suggesting that her presence undermines trust and appears politically motivated. Kamwanya urged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to engage all political stakeholders to address these concerns. He emphasized the importance of increasing […] todayJuly 17, 2024 30
insert_link 2 Namibia Namibia’s eligible voters reach 1.6 million The Namibia Statistics Agency has released data on eligible voters based on the 2023 Census, released in March 2024. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the census figures include Namibians who were 17 years old as of 24 September 2023, and those aged 18 and above on the same date. According to the preliminary NSA report, over 1.6 million Namibian citizens are set to participate in the forthcoming national elections, […] todayJuly 16, 2024 25 2
insert_link Namibia Ghenno Himarwa pays tribute to his late wife, former Education Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Following the passing of former Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa on Sunday morning at the age of 57, her husband, Ghenno Himarwa, shared with Future Media News today that she cared deeply for her country. President Nangolo Mbumba said the late Hanse-Himarwa fought by making sure that the remains of Namibians in Germany were repatriated. todayJuly 15, 2024 116
insert_link World Political analyst discusses impact of Trump’s assassination attempt on democracry Following the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, Political Analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, weighed in on the potential implications for Trump’s political future. "This should never have happened," Breakfast stated, stressing that political violence undermines democracy. He expressed concerns that proponents of democracy would not support such acts, as free and […] todayJuly 15, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Environment Ministry Namibia reports strong increase in tourist arrivals in 2023 The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has released the Annual Tourist Statistics Report for 2023, highlighting a significant rise in tourist arrivals in Namibia. Notably, the African market emerged as the leading contributor, accounting for 71.8% of total arrivals. During the report's launch, Environment Minister Pohamba Shifeta acknowledged ongoing challenges faced by the tourism industry, including global economic conditions, climate change, and security concerns. He emphasized the need to […] todayJuly 15, 2024 44
insert_link Business / Economics Namcor urged to focus strategy on Green Hydrogen Namibia has been encouraged to consider a strategic shift for its National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) to establish itself as a leader in the burgeoning green hydrogen sector. Following a recent study tour to Belgium, a delegation of ten government officials recommended that the country’s oil company transition to include green hydrogen production. NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho expressed the company’s enthusiasm about remaining at the forefront of the emerging […] todayJuly 15, 2024 51
insert_link Entertainment High-Level Political Forum focuses on 2030 goals The 2024 High-Level Political Forum is underway in New York, bringing ministers and senior officials together to discuss how to get the world back on track to reach the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the legal framework that can make that a reality. Justice Nambitha Dambuza, a Judge of Appeal who sits on South Africa’s Supreme Court explains the role judges play in environmental protection. todayJuly 15, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Road accident deaths decrease by 30% in 4 years Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has announced that the number of traffic fatalities decreased by 30% between 2019 and 2023. Mutorwa, during the ninth annual Road Traffic Safety Conference in Ongwediva last week said that the number of traffic fatalities declined from 609 in 2019 to 423 in 2023. He pointed out that the number of traffic fatalities per 100,000 inhabitants decreased by 59%, from 250.5 in 2019 […] todayJuly 15, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia The City of Windhoek launches service app for residents The City of Windhoek has launched a new mobile app that allows residents to manage accounts and access statements. The app can report incidents like potholes and traffic light issues, submit meter readings, and verify taxis and businesses. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says the app will improve service delivery for Windhoek’s 486 thousand residents. todayJuly 15, 2024 102
