insert_link Namibia Namibian Trade Union Congress Prepares for Transformative National and Regional Congresses The Trade Union Congress of Namibia gears up for its 5th National Congress and 4th Regional Congress with an electrifying anticipation for constructive dialogue and transformative resolutions. Mahongoro Kavivuha, sheds light on the significance and agenda of this pivotal event. todayApril 25, 2024 44
insert_link Namibia King of Belgium to Visit Namibia, Focusing on Energy Sector Engagements From April 29th to May 3rd, the King of Belgium, Philippe, is scheduled to visit Namibia. His agenda includes discussions with President Nangolo Mbumba and engagements with stakeholders in the Energy sector in the Erongo Region. Salomei Hei, Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, provided details on the visit. todayApril 25, 2024 115
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation and Trade ministry set to Hold Public Consultations in Rundu Today, the Industrialisation and Trade ministry will conduct public consultations in Rundu, consolidating three vital legislative and policy documents to gather input from various stakeholders. Elijah Mukubonda, the Ministry's spokesperson, provided further details. todayApril 25, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia High Rate of Births to Unmarried Parents in Namibia: Statistics Revealed According to the latest Namibia Vital Statistics Report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency, approximately 72,000 out of roughly 85,000 children born in 2021 were born to unmarried parents. This statistic highlights that 84% of children registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security in that year were born to single parents. Experts have noted that factors such as unplanned pregnancies and teenage pregnancies contribute significantly to […] todayApril 25, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia All set for Nedbank Namibian National XCO 2024 Championships Organisers of the Nedbank XC0 National Cross-Country Championship set for Friday 26 to Saturday 27 April at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe in Windhoek say preparations are progressing well. The event which the Namibia Cycling Federation organises, is expected to attract over 100 local cyclists, with entries expected to close on Wednesday evening and logistical planning for the race venue and arrangements with sponsors all falling into […] todayApril 25, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Namibia Statistics Agency releases Vital Statistics Report The Namibia Statistics Agency has released (24 April 2024) the Vital Statistics Report on births, marriages, and deaths 2018-2021. This comes as the country adopted the resolution from the 8th Conference of the African Ministers responsible for Civil registration in 2014 to produce regular statistical reports based on the civil registration data regardless of the level of completeness. NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo. todayApril 24, 2024 87
insert_link Business / Economics B2Gold Otjikoto mine to retrench 300 workers B2Gold Otjikoto Mine, the country’s largest gold producer, is set to start with the voluntary retrenchment of 300 employees. Last year, the mine announced its plans to embark upon a phased closure of open mining due to depleted ore reserves, but it did not disclose the number of workers to be affected, as consultations with stakeholders were still ongoing at the time. Here is John Roos B2Gold Namibia's Country Manager […] todayApril 24, 2024 137
insert_link Namibia Accident reported on C14 road to Sossusvlei An accident has been reported on the C14 which is from Walvis Bay to the South Solitaire in Sossusvlei on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. We reached out to the head of community policing in the Erongo region, warrant officer Ileni Shapumba for an update. Sheriff with the Namibian Marshall Rangers, Sean Naude gives a detailed report of the impact the accident has had. Naude says more than 20 people […] todayApril 24, 2024 180
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia donates special operations vehicle to NamPol The Bank of Namibia donated a special operations vehicle to the Namibian Police Force. The donation received by the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, underscored the strong partnership between the two institutions and their shared commitment to enhancing public safety and security. The Namibian Police Force has been a crucial ally to the Bank, ensuring the safety and security of the nation's currency. Here […] todayApril 24, 2024 45