insert_link Health / Medical EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “Renovation Update: Katutura Intermediate State Hospital’s Lukas Kondo Shares Insights on Current Transformations In an effort to improve healthcare facilities and services, Katutura Intermediate State Hospital is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation, as announced by Lukas Kondo, the Customer Care Officer for the hospital. The renovation, initiated by BCODIA, aims to enhance the overall infrastructure of the hospital for the benefit of the community. Kondo took a moment to address the nation and provide essential details about the ongoing process. Temporary Relocation for […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 64
insert_link Namibia SWAPO Secretary General Decries Succession Talks Amid Mourning for Late President Hage Geingob SWAPO Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, strongly condemns party members engaging in discussions about succession plans while the party is still mourning the recent loss of President Hage Geingob. Geingob passed away a week ago in Windhoek during cancer treatment, leaving the ruling party without a president. Some members are advocating for an extraordinary congress to elect a new party president. Shaningwa labels discussions of SWAPO succession as "unsympathetic, insensitive, and […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Richelieu Eagles contest triangular series in Nepal The Richelieu Eagles have arrived in Katmandu, Nepal to compete in four ICC Men’s CWC League 2 games and four T20I games against the Netherlands and Nepal. The ODI games are part of the pathway towards the World Cup, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa in 2027. The three countries are set to participate in the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, slated […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Ministry responds to visa issuance allegations Economic activist Michael Amushelelo has raised concerns about officials in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security issuing working visas to plumbers and cleaners from South Africa for employment at Mr Price in Namibia. Ministry spokesperson, Margaret Kalo has acknowledged the country's unemployment rate and affirmed the government’s commitment to prioritise job opportunities for Namibians. todayFebruary 12, 2024 19
insert_link Environment Heavy rainstorm destroys homes in Oshikoto and Ohangwena region Heavy rainstorms have destroyed homes in Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions. According to councillor Ferdinand Shifidi of Endola constituency on Sunday, heavy storms coupled with rain and wind affected about 200 houses in Onepandaulo village, in the Ohangwena region, where the roofs of most structures were ripped off. Separately, Iikokola village headman I-Ben Nashandi says the storm uprooted homes, schools, and trees, a situation which left the residents in the Oshikoto […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics Government clarifies construction sector agreement delay The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Creation has clarified the cause of the delay regarding the extension of the Collective Agreement in the Construction Sector, while at the same time distancing itself from the accusation levelled against it by the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union. Here is the Ministry’s Executive Director, Lydia Indombo. todayFebruary 12, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Schools honor late President Geingob with memorial service Executive director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has instructed all schools and institutions under the ministry to have a memorial service for the late President Hage Geingob on Monday. President Geingob's state funeral is scheduled for Sunday, February 25th. todayFebruary 12, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Concerns Raised in eThekwini Over General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill Residents of eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal express concerns during public hearings about the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, asserting that it grants excessive power to the minister in the Presidency. The bill aims to establish the South African Intelligence Agency, focusing domestically on counter-intelligence and intelligence-gathering functions. Chairperson of Parliament’s ad hoc committee on the bill, Jerome Maake, notes that residents also highlight issues with vague definitions in the legislation, prompting […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean-Bailey Pledges to Uphold Late President Hage Geingob’s Legacy Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean-Bailey has expressed her unwavering commitment to continuing the legacy of late President Hage Geingob. The global ambassador, who shared a close relationship with the late president since her victory in the Miss Namibia competition, described Geingob as a mentor and close friend who played a crucial role in shaping her personal and professional growth. McLean-Bailey acknowledged Geingob's guidance and support during critical moments in her […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 13
