Corruption’s Impact on Namibia: Landless People’s Movement Advocates for Youth Voter Registration

Corruption’s Impact on Namibia: Landless People’s Movement Advocates for Youth Voter Registration

It's characterized by dishonest and fraudulent acts and has inflicted significant harm on Namibians, contributing to the country's poverty levels, housing crisis, and high youth unemployment. The Landless People's Movement's Duminga Ndala underscores the importance of youth voter registration as a means to address these pressing issues and advocate for change.

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Namibia

Fishrot Trial Delayed Until April as Judge Dismisses Recusal Application

The Fishrot fishing quotas fraud, corruption, and racketeering trial is set to be postponed until at least April, following Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo's rejection of an application for his recusal from the trial. Chinhengo dismissed the recusal application made by one of the accused, Nigel van Wyk, in a judgment delivered at the High Court in Windhoek Correctional Facility. The judge concluded that it was reasonable for Van Wyk to […]

March 13, 2024 7

Namibia

Namibia’s Air connectivity project targets economic growth

The Namibia Airports Company has partnered with stakeholders including the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Tourism Board in efforts to improve the country's competitiveness. CEO of the Namibia Airports Company, Bisey Uirab held a briefing about the matter, which was covered by our sister station, Hit Radio.

March 12, 2024 26

Namibia

Conservation experts gather in Windhoek for SMART conference

The inaugural global user conference for the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool is underway in Windhoek, uniting conservation practitioners worldwide. Namibia began using SMART in 2016, starting with a pilot program in Etosha National Park. Due to its success, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism expanded its use to include all of Namibia's KAZA parks in 2020. Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, is involved in the event.

March 12, 2024 50

Namibia

NamPol investigates Engen service station armed robbery

An armed robbery occurred at the Engen service station on Monte Christo Street, with unconfirmed reports indicating that around N$ 700,000 was stolen. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, Nampol’s Head of Community Affairs for the Khomas region has more.

March 12, 2024 129

Environment

Opuwo hosts commemoration of World Wetlands Day and World Water Day 2024

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, together with its partners, will join the rest of the world in commemorating World Wetlands Day and World Water Day. This year's commemoration of these two significant days will be hosted in Opuwo from March 12th to March 14th. Here’s Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa.

March 12, 2024 36

Business / Economics

Economist warns of impact as SIM card registration survey begins

Following the announcement of a comprehensive survey titled "The Implications of SIM Card Registrations on the Namibian Economy" by High Economic Intelligence in partnership with Bank Windhoek, we spoke to Salomei Hei, the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, for an update.

March 12, 2024 58

Namibia

Pastor Arrested in Omusati Region for Alleged Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl

Namibian Police Force in the Omusati Region has apprehended a pastor wanted for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Okando village, Oshikuku Constituency, between June 2020 and September 2022. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, NamPol Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is scheduled to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court. The incident was reported last week Thursday by an 18-year-old woman residing with the victim. The […]

March 12, 2024 45

Namibia

Cape Town City signs Aprocius Petrus

The South African Premier League Football Club, Cape Town City, has confirmed the signing of Namibian midfielder/left back Aprocius "Kalefa" Petrus from Liria Prizren FC. There has been intense speculation after the Agfgrican Cup of Nations that PSL side Cape Town City were interested in signing Namibia’s utility player Aprocius Petrus after his impressive Afcon performances. iDiski Times reported last month that Petrus is already in South Africa where he […]

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