insert_link Health / Medical Cancer Association prepares to launch Palliative Care unit The official inauguration of Palliative Care Namibia by the Cancer Association of Namibia is scheduled for tomorrow in Windhoek. Rolf Hansen, the CEO of the Cancer Association of Namibia says the initiative is a significant step towards improving the quality of life for many in Namibia. todayApril 4, 2024 41
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia engages stakeholders on oil and gas projects in the //Karas region Bank of Namibia Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, has engaged stakeholders in Lüderitz about the potential from recent oil and gas discoveries and green hydrogen projects. The event, spanning from April 3 to April 4, 2024, included a public lecture titled "Positioning Namibia’s Oil & Gas Endowments: Avoiding the Dutch Disease". Kazembire Zemburuka, Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, at the Bank of Namibia. todayApril 4, 2024 50
insert_link Namibia Namibia Media Professionals Union condemns journalist’s assault The Namibia Media Professionals Union has condemned the alleged assault, on the 2nd of April 2024, of a female journalist by a male editor of a prominent newspaper. This comes after a case of common assault was opened by the alleged victim at the Otjomuise Police Station in Windhoek. NAMPU acting Secretary General Jemima Beukes. todayApril 4, 2024 44
insert_link Science & Technology Nato marks 75th anniversary Today (Thursday) marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation of NATO. To mark the occasion, a ceremony was held in Brussels, before foreign ministers resumed day 2 of their talks. From the NATO headquarters, Abby Throndson has more. todayApril 4, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia 2024 Namibia Careers Expo opens in Windhoek The 2024 Namibia Careers Expo has concluded. The expo offers professional development for Namibian youth, through a dynamic platform where attendees engage with industry leaders, educational institutions, and potential employers. Through a series of interactive sessions, seminars, and exhibitor booths, participants gained insights into various career fields, educational pathways, and skills development opportunities. Here is Abed Erastus, the executive director of the Namibia Careers Expo explaining how they will measure the success […] todayApril 4, 2024 58
insert_link World Bullying alleged as motive in Helsinki school shooting Finnish police believe bullying was the motive for Tuesday’s deadly shooting at a school on the outskirts of the capital of Helsinki. A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly killing another 12-year-old and wounding two girls. Police say the suspect revealed during questioning he was the target of bullying by his classmates. Police also said that the young suspect had only been a student at the Viertola school […] todayApril 4, 2024 13
insert_link World New Israeli law threatens Al Jazeera shutdown The Israeli legislature has approved a new law that may pave the way for the government to close down the Al Jazeera news network. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to “act immediately to stop” Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. Al Jazeera reports that the legislation's passage comes nearly five months after Israel said it would block Lebanese outlet Al Mayadeen. It refrained from shuttering Al Jazeera at […] todayApril 4, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s former National Assembly speaker faces 12 counts of fraud and corruption The Pretoria Magistrate's Court granted former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula bail of 50 thousand rand. The case has been postponed to 4 June and a second accused will then be added to the case. The New York Times reports that Mapisa-Nqakula, 67, was charged in court on Thursday with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. She was accused of soliciting about 4.5 million rand in bribes and […] todayApril 4, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Private Sector credit declines in February 2024 Private sector credit extension decreased in February 2024 to 1.7% year-on-year down from 2.4% year-on-year in January 2024 and 3.1% year-on-year in February 2023. The trend reflects a continued slowdown in credit uptake, with growth consistently falling below the six-month moving average. Households were the main contributors to the credit uptake. Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde. todayApril 4, 2024 57
