insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Empowering Voices: Young Feminists Movement Namibia Hosts Women’s Event in Otjiwarongo Otjiwarongo, Namibia – On the upcoming International Women's Day, Otjiwarongo will be the epicenter of a powerful movement led by the Women's Leadership Center, the Young Feminist Movement Namibia, and One Billion Rising Namibia. The event, named the Blood March, aims to raise awareness against femicide and advocate for the freedom to end gender-based violence in Namibia. In a recent statement, Hillary Shiimi, from the Young Feminists Movement Namibia, […] todayMarch 8, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Fishrot Fallout: Former Namsov Fisherman Continues Job Hunt Years After Quota Diversion Former Namsov fisherman, Thomas Haimbala, who lost his job years ago due to the Fishrot saga, is still struggling to find employment. The Fishrot scandal involved the diversion of quotas from Namsov Fishing Enterprises, leading to the loss of jobs for Haimbala and 1,000 other fishing industry workers. In a recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research titled 'The Ones That Suffered the Most,' Haimbala expressed his financial […] todayMarch 8, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia NamPol, Environment Ministry combat wildlife crime in Oshikoto region The Namibian Police has joined partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to launch Operation Acacia, which will run from Wednesday to Monday in the Oshikoto Region. According to Nampa, the operation aims to protect wildlife and preserve natural resources in the region. Oshikoto regional police head of crime prevention, Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels said they will ensure that appropriate precautions are employed to guarantee the safety of […] todayMarch 7, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics February 2024 inflation rate drops to 5.0% Namibia's annual inflation rate for February 2024 decreased to 5.0% from 7.2% in February 2023. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo, major contributors to the rate were food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco. todayMarch 7, 2024 49
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba launches Africa Peer Review Mechanism country report President Nangolo Mbumba has launched the Africa Peer Review Mechanism country report which is accompanied by the National Programme of Action at State House this morning. Lead panelist for the Namibia APRM report, Dr. Abdoulie Janneh shared some of the key highlights of the report. todayMarch 7, 2024 31
insert_link 2 Namibia Namibia Launches Bioeconomy Strategy to Foster National Development Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, announced the implementation of the Bioeconomy strategy on Wednesday, approved by Cabinet in November 2019. The strategy, effective from 2024 to 2029, aims to accelerate biotechnology for national development, contributing to poverty alleviation and fostering sustainable economic growth. Kandjii-Murangi emphasized the collaborative efforts with the National Commission on Research Science and Technology , as well as the support from the Food […] todayMarch 7, 2024 69 2
insert_link Namibia Namibia Establishes Inaugural National Space Science Council In a historic development, Minister of Higher Education, Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, inaugurated Namibia's first National Space Science Council on Wednesday. Comprising six members, the council's primary role is to provide guidance to the government on matters related to space science and technology policy, as well as regional and international instruments. The newly appointed members, including representatives from the Namibia Defense Force, academia, telecommunications, electronics engineering, environmental science, […] todayMarch 7, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party MP Urges Increased Support for Namibian Youth Entrepreneurs Swapo Party parliamentarian Patience Masua highlighted the financial challenges hindering young Namibians from pursuing entrepreneurship due to a lack of startup funds. Despite these obstacles, Masua emphasized ongoing efforts in the National Assembly to support small and medium enterprises . She pointed out that many young individuals possess the necessary skills and ideas for successful businesses but struggle to secure funding or qualifications. Masua's remarks were part of a debate […] todayMarch 7, 2024 25
insert_link Africa Central Banks of Namibia and Angola Advance Payment Mechanisms to Boost Trade Governor Johannes !Gawaxab of the Bank of Namibia and Governor Manuel Dias of the Banco Nacional de Angola have jointly announced progress in developing payment mechanisms to enhance trade transactions between the two countries. Naufiku Hamunime, the Acting Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations at the Bank of Namibia. todayMarch 7, 2024 58