insert_link Namibia Telecom Namibia Partners with Sparkle for High-Speed Equiano Subsea Cable Access Telecom Namibia has announced a partnership with global operator Sparkle to gain access to the Equiano subsea cable, connecting Portugal to South Africa. This collaboration enhances Telecom Namibia's capabilities with high-speed and low-latency services. The national telecom company's investments now include five major submarine cable systems. Telecom's spokesperson, Nomvula Kambinda. todayJune 13, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Strengthening Foundations Key to Educational Success in Kunene A solid educational foundation is crucial for student success, according to Sophia Fredericks, Director of Education in the Kunene Region. She emphasized that poor performance in grades 11 and 12 is largely due to weak early education foundations. The region is now focusing on improving education from pre-primary to grade 7, with efforts including teacher training and new resources. Despite challenges, there has been a slight improvement in regional rankings […] todayJune 13, 2024 8
Namibia Orthopaedic surgeons give a gift of walking through surgery https://youtu.be/F3Fpw0oUfAY By Ketemba Tjipepa About 35 local children and adults with foot and ankle deformities will undergo live changing surgeries this week to straighten their feet. The free surgery to be contacted at the Windhoek Central Hospital and Lady Pohamba, is provided by world renowned orthopaedics surgeons from Steps to walk, a global humanitarian organisation visiting the country for a week. Now in […] todayJune 12, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia UNAM Ogongo Campus Boosts Rice and Poultry Farming Rice and poultry farming in northern Namibia are expanding, supported by UNAM's Ogongo Campus and Debmarine Namibia. This year's rice harvest is expected to reach 25 tonnes, up by eight tonnes. Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala called for investment in climate-smart agricultural technologies to address poor crop yields and livestock losses due to drought. UNAM's Rice and Mahangu Project, launched with Japanese support in 2012, continues to train and support local […] todayJune 12, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Man Allegedly Shot by Security Guard in Omusati Region A 24-year-old man was allegedly shot by a security guard at Olukanvu village in the Omusati Region on Monday. According to Commissioner, Ismael Basson of the Namibian Police Force, the incident took place at a shebeen in Ombetele location. The man and his friends had bought and consumed drinks without any issues earlier in the evening. However, after the bar closed, the man returned, claiming he had not received his […] todayJune 12, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Namibia Medical Care Hosts Wellness Open Day at Roman Catholic Private Hospital In an effort to promote health and well-being within the community, Namibia Medical Care is hosting its Wellness Open Day today at the Roman Catholic Private Hospital. Here's the organization's Tashiya Nangula. todayJune 12, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Step2Walk’s Mission to Provide Surgical Care for Foot and Ankle Deformities in Underserved Regions Globally Marelize Mentz shed light on Step2Walk, a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing surgical care for disabling foot and ankle deformities in underserved regions worldwide. Mentz outlined the organization's comprehensive approach, emphasizing both medical intervention and educational initiatives. todayJune 12, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Trustco Converts Debt to Equity, Plans $100 Million US Capital Raise Trustco Group Holdings Limited is converting 4.4 billion Namibian Dollars of debt into equity, setting the stage for a planned $100 million US capital raise. This involves exchanging debt owed to Next Capital and Dr. Quinton van Rooyen for new Trustco shares at a premium, anticipated to enhance Trustco's net asset value by approximately 1.5 billion Namibian Dollars. Deputy CEO, Quinton Van Rooyen Junior provided insights into the development. todayJune 12, 2024 48
insert_link Namibia Study Reveals Brightly Colored Plastics Degrade Faster, Amplifying Microplastic Pollution The study by researchers from the University of Cape Town and the University of Leicester found that brightly colored plastics degrade into microplastics faster than plain-colored ones. This suggests that manufacturers should reconsider the use of certain colorants to reduce microplastic pollution. Local ecologist Peter Cuningham shared this on the study. todayJune 12, 2024 18