insert_link Interview Transcripts UPDATE: Ray Sasman’s Journey: A Testament to Namibian Hospitality and Resilience In Aid Of The Walvisbay Youth Centre In a world often dominated by headlines of division and strife, Ray Sasaman's journey, titled "Walk With Me," in support of the Walvis Bay Youth Centre, stands as a shining beacon of hope and unity. With each step along her long walk to the northeast of Namibia, Ray not only embarks on a physical odyssey but also embodies the spirit of compassion and resilience that defines the Namibian people. Setting […] todayJune 6, 2024 93
insert_link Namibia Ray Sasman’s odyssey: “Walk With Me” In a world often overshadowed by discord, Ray Sasman's odyssey, "Walk With Me," shines brightly as a symbol of unity and optimism. As she traverses the central part of our cuntry underway to the northeast of Namibia in support of the Walvisbay Youth Centre, Ray's steps resonate with compassion and resilience, embodying the spirit of her fellow Namibians. She paused briefly to give us an update as she passes Windhoek […] todayJune 6, 2024 62
insert_link Business / Economics April 2024 Air Travel Demand Surges According To International Air Transport Association The International Air Transport Association reported an 11.0% increase in global passenger demand for April 2024 compared to April 2023, with capacity up 9.6% and a load factor of 82.4%. International travel demand rose 15.8%, and domestic demand increased by 4, with load factors of about 82% and 82.6 respectively. All regions showed strong growth, with capacity effectively meeting demand. Here is IATA's Public and Media Relations Advisor, Linden Birns. […] todayJune 6, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Dual Resignations Shake Landless People’s Movement Ahead of Elections The Landless People’s Movement faced turmoil as deputy leader Henny Seibeb and MP Edson Isaaks resigned from the party and parliament. Seibeb's departure follows reports of a serious rift with LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi, with speculation that his resignation is linked to his removal as chief whip. This dual resignation has created uncertainty within the LPM just five months before national elections. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas. In the […] todayJune 6, 2024 49
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Responds to Resignations with ‘Irreversible Joy’ The Landless People's Movement has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaak from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, mentioned that the party had not received any formal communication regarding these resignations. Despite the lack of formal notice, Simataa stated that the LPM "will, however, accept what the party calls 'street […] todayJune 6, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System Enhances Voter Registration for 2024 Elections The Electoral Commission has introduced the Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System for the 2024 General Registration of Voters. Initially shifting from a manual paper-based system to a digital biometrics system in 2010-2013, the ECN upgraded to IMVRS after reviewing recent elections. This enhanced system integrates various electoral processes, uses mobile technology for greater efficiency, and includes advanced security measures. IMVRS, presented to stakeholders in 2023 and tested in early 2024, […] todayJune 6, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia LPM calls departures of Seibeb and Isaacks “street resignation” By Maggie Forceledo Paz The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has acknowledged the resignations of party members Henny Seibeb and Edson Isaacks from both the party and the National Assembly. However, LPM National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, in an exclusive interview with Future Media News, said that the party acknowledged receiving no formal communication regarding the resignations. Despite this, Simataa stated the LPM "will however accept what the party calls 'street resignation' […] todayJune 5, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Namibian and Angolan Energy Ministers Advance Baynes Hydroelectric Dam Project The Mines and Energy ministers of Namibia and Angola met at the Lauca Hydroelectric Dam to discuss the Baynes Binational Hydro Power Project. Tom Alweendo and Joao Baptista Borges, signed a resolution detailing future steps for the 881-megawatt Baynes hydroelectric dam. Progress, especially the completion of vital studies, was applauded. Remaining assessments are expected to conclude by year-end. The project, located on the Cunene River, began development in 2008, with […] todayJune 5, 2024 44
insert_link Namibia Slow Start but Steady Increase: Oshana Region Registers close to 3 thousand Voters on First Day of General Registration The Regional Electoral Officer for Oshana, Amon-Oiva Haimbangu, reported that 2,824 voters were registered in the region on the initial day of the general voter registration. Despite facing technical challenges and a slow initial turnout, there's been a positive shift with long queues forming on subsequent days. One of the main hurdles encountered is people's unfamiliarity with registration points, leading to confusion regarding where to register within their constituencies. The […] todayJune 5, 2024 11