insert_link Namibia Berrington anchors Scotland to T20 World Cup win over Namibia Captain Richie Berrington upstaged his Namibian counterpart in leading Scotland to a table-topping, five-wicket victory in Group B at the T20 World Cup on Thursday at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Thwarted by the weather in their opening fixture against England two days earlier at the same venue, Berrington's composed unbeaten 47 off 36 balls (two fours, three sixes) and the timely support of the aggressive Michael Leask (35 […] todayJune 7, 2024 26
Namibia Namibian youth turn backs on political parties, survey reveals https://youtu.be/xWLE28d7Arw By Valeria Handobe Owner of Survey Warehouse Christie Keulder says that young Namibians are distancing themselves from political parties, with many stating that they no longer feel close to any party. This follows a survey conducted by Afrobarometer in March this year, which revealed that only 56% of young people voted during the 2019 national election. Afrobarometer is a pan-African non-partisan survey research network […] todayJune 7, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Support Needed for Katutura Hospital Goodie Bag Initiative By Dilia Mazula In response to the dire conditions at Katutura Hospital, the WeCare Foundation is spearheading a heartfelt initiative to bring some much-needed relief and joy to patients. Between June and July, the foundation plans to deliver goodie bags to the hospital, specifically targeting the maternity ward, pediatric ward, and even the emergency room if enough donations are received. The initiative highlights the urgent […] todayJune 6, 2024 13
insert_link 4 Namibia “We are undisturbed & undeterred with Seibeb’s resignation,” says Swartbooi https://youtu.be/aHz-wBccvH4 By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, stated that the party remains undisturbed and completely at ease following the resignation of the party’s second-in-command, Henny Seibeb, and secretary-general, Edson Isaacks. In addition to Swartbooi's remarks, the party issued a statement on Wednesday morning indicating that they are celebrating the departure of the two members from the National Assembly as well as the party. When NewsOnOne asked how the departure would […] todayJune 6, 2024 19 4
insert_link Business / Economics Anti-Corruption Commission and Namibia Chamber of Commerce host seminar to promote integrity in business The Anti-Corruption Commission in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a private sector Ethical Behaviour in Business Seminar under the theme "Building a Culture of Integrity: Collaborative Solutions for a Corruption Free Sector”, with the aim to promote anti-corrupt practices, within the private sector. SME Compete Director, Danny Meyer, Speaks: todayJune 6, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Rating Upgraded: Importance for the Country and Its People By Josef Kefas Sheehama Periodically, the Namibian government establishes policies to address the unstable state of the economy. Encouraging economic growth requires policymakers to put in place measures that support investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Therefore, the government can assist in fostering an environment that is conducive to business and promotes employment and economic growth. As an Independent Economic and Business Researcher, I therefore wholeheartedly commend the […] todayJune 6, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Two Arrested for Possession of Illicit Fuel Two individuals, aged 24 and 41, were arrested Wednesday afternoon for allegedly possessing illicit fuel. Chief Inspector ,Thomas Aiyambo from the Namibian Police’s Community Policing Sub-division in Oshana reported that the suspects were apprehended at a mobile police roadblock in Ondjondjo village on the Okatana-Onhuno main road. They were found with 62 containers, each holding 25 liters of smuggled fuel, transported in a Toyota pickup. The value of the fuel […] todayJune 6, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Live Out Loud Organizations launches the Boychild Club The Live Out Loud Organizations' launched the Boychild Club to empower a boy child to be able to overcome challenges facing them in Ondangwa in the Oshana Region. Our Northern correspondent Maria Namupal spoke with Founder Tabita Neshiko. todayJune 6, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement top leadership discusses way forward The Landless People’s Movement, National Spokesperson, Lifalaza Simataa, says the party’s top leadership will discuss the way forward in filling the positions of members of parliament Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks who have resigned from the party. Simataa says the two MPs have failed in their leadership capacity and have not added value to the party. todayJune 6, 2024 40