insert_link Namibia Empowering Namibian Youth: SEE Namibia’s Call for Voter Education By Dilia Mazula In a bid to address the concerning trend of voter apathy among Namibian youth, Social Enabled Education Namibia (SEE Namibia), a youth-led organization, supported by the US Embassy in Namibia, is dedicated to providing comprehensive education on the democratic process. Commenting on the issue, during an interview with Future Media News, Joseph Ndondi, Executive Director of SEE Namibia, emphasized the critical role of voter and […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 65
insert_link Namibia Northern Traditional Authorities Laud President Geingob’s Legacy Ndilimani Herman Iipumbu, the chairperson of northern traditional authorities, has praised President Hage Geingob as a liberation struggle icon and an experienced leader who fostered unity without discrimination. Speaking at a special regional memorial service at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Iipumbu highlighted Geingob's role in implementing land rights and empowering traditional authority leaders, with emphasis on direct reporting and immediate feedback. Additionally, he commended Geingob's efforts to prevent tribalism […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Netherlands beat Richelieu Eagles in Nepal The Namibian senior national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles, lost their second match at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 triangular series. After winning their first match against hosts Nepal, the Namibians found the going tough this morning after being sent in to bat by the Netherlands. After losing early wickets, the Namibians were reeling 26 for 3 wickets, could not recover and posted a total of […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Tragic Gender-Based Violence Incident Highlights Victim’s Stance Helen Onesimus, the woman allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Rocky Crest, Windhoek, last week, had expressed strong opinions on gender-based violence (GBV). Onesmus, now a victim of suspected GBV, had previously shared a post on social media in 2019 condemning the normalization of abuse by some men. The post emphasized that violence escalating to murder should not be labeled as "passion killing" as there is nothing passionate […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Presidential Succession Raises Questions Following Nangolo Mbumba's swearing-in as president on February 4th, questions have emerged regarding whether he is the acting or fourth president of Namibia. Mbumba assumed the position after the passing of President Hage Geingob on the same day. The issue has sparked discussions on social media, despite Mbumba being the fourth person to take the oath to act or serve as president. Namibia faced this situation a decade after amending […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 9
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE : The Postponement of the Rent Control Bill: Insights from Manuel Ngaringombe, PDM Spokesperson February 19, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent statement, Manuel Ngaringombe, the spokesperson for the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) political party, shed light on the postponement of the Rent Control Bill, providing valuable insights into the party's stance and approach towards this critical legislation. Mr. Ngaringombe began by expressing gratitude for the question and promptly delved into the key update concerning the Rent Control Bill. According to him, the bill has […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 22
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE: Economic Analyst Josef Kefas Sheehama Discusses the Prospects of Namibia’s Rand-Nam Dollar Divorce February 19, 2024/ Leonard Witbeen In a recent commentary, independent economic and business researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama shared his insights on the possibility of Namibia distancing itself from the South African Rand and adopting its own currency, the Nam Dollar. The discussion primarily revolved around the potential economic impacts and the timeframe within which such a transition could occur. Sheehama initiated his remarks by acknowledging the importance of the issue […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Alliance for Rare Diseases Unites to Tackle Challenges Formed by Multiple Sclerosis Namibia, the Cancer Association of Namibia, and the Okanti Foundation, the Namibia Alliance for Rare Diseases is addressing unique challenges associated with rare diseases. Currently participating in the third Rare Diseases Conference in Johannesburg, spokesperson Bianca Ozcan highlights the alliance as a unifying force for smaller rare disease support groups. Ozcan stressed their collaborative efforts in addressing the specific needs of those affected by rare diseases […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 11
insert_link Health / Medical Advocating for the Unseen: A Conversation with Bianca Ozcan on the Namibia Alliance for Rare Diseases February 19, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent interview, Bianca Ozcan, the head of the Namibia Alliance for Rare Diseases, sheds light on the organization's efforts and the challenges faced by those living with rare diseases in Namibia. Speaking from the Rare Diseases Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ozcan emphasized the importance of raising awareness and fostering collaboration to address the unique needs of individuals with rare diseases. Building the Namibia […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 41
