insert_link Namibia Unemployment Crisis in Kalkrand Fuels Rise in Crime and Substance Abuse Among Youth todayFebruary 2, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia NABTA Advocates First Aid and Defensive Driving Training for Bus and Taxi Drivers to Curb Road Accidents Pendapala Nakathingo, Secretary of the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association, encourages all drivers to undergo First Aid and Defensive Driving courses to mitigate road accidents. Nakathingo, in an interview with Nampa, highlights the establishment of First Aid Training courses in September 2022, aiming to equip drivers with lifesaving skills, transforming them into effective first responders at accident scenes. Emphasizing the defensive driving objectives, he underscores the importance of providing necessary […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia NWR and RTC Collaborate to Elevate Reho Spa: Overcoming Transfer Hurdles for a Transformed Destination Namibia Wildlife Resorts and the Rehoboth Town Council are diligently addressing challenges related to the transfer of Reho Spa, focusing on the completion of necessary payments at the deeds office. Acknowledging administrative hurdles, RTC's Acting CEO Ronald Windswaai expresses optimism about resolving these matters promptly. Anticipating a transformation, officials highlight strategic developments and renovations for Reho Spa. The comprehensive plans include upgrading accommodation facilities, introducing modern amenities, and promoting eco-friendly […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 9
insert_link Interview Transcripts Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya Calls for Reform, Not Dismantlement, of Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission In a recent audio interview addressing concerns about corruption and the effectiveness of the Anti-Corruption Commission in Namibia, Ndumba Kamwanya weighed in on the necessity of reforming the institution rather than dismantling it. A Need for Improvement, Not Dismantlement Responding to questions, Kamwanya emphasized that dismantling the ACC is not the solution to the challenges faced in combating corruption. Instead, he underscored the importance of improving the ACC to ensure […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 24
insert_link Interview Transcripts Michael Amushelelo Advocates for Workers’ Rights in the National Union of Retail Industry Workers of Namibia Michael Amushelelo, the General Secretary of the newly established National Union of Retail Industry Workers of Namibia, passionately addressed the media, emphasizing the union's commitment to restoring the dignity of workers in the country. A Call for Dignity and Fair Compensation Amushelelo began by highlighting the stark contrast between the pre-independence era and the current state of affairs for workers in Namibia. He lamented that, despite being an independent nation, […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 116
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Uhuru Dembers Talks More On Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Mining Indaba In a recent address at the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Mining Indaba, Uhuru Dembers, Director of the Desk for Social Development of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia, and associated with the Social Economic Justice Unit of the Council of Churches in Namibia, shared insights into the outcomes of the national alternative mining conference held on January 29th and 30th, 2024. A Landmark Gathering for Namibia's Mining […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Local Political Analyst weighs in on Namibia, corruption and the Anti Corrupion Commission Following South Africa's unprecedented low ranking of 41 out of 100 in the Corruption Perception Index, the Democratic Alliance underscores the urgent necessity to establish an independent anti-corruption body. It directly links the escalated corruption levels to the African National Congress' systemic infiltration of the public sector and cadre deployment. Local Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya weighs in on Namibian and its Anti Corrupion Commission. todayFebruary 2, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation Hosts Namibia’s Inaugural National Alternative Mining Indaba The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation held a National Alternative Mining Indaba- the first ever in Namibia. The event was under the theme Increasing The Revenues and Benefits from the Mining and Exstractive Sector To Address The Socio-Economic Challenges of Poverty, Unemployment and Inequality. Uhuru Dempers from the Desk For Social Development of ELCRN todayFebruary 2, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Alarming Surge in Gender-Based Violence: Over 380 Cases Reported in Six Namibian Regions In the past three months, a staggering 380 cases of gender-based violence have been reported in Namibia across six regions. The Zambezi, Oshikoto, Kavango, Otjozondjupa, Omusati, and Kunene regions collectively averaged over 100 reported cases per month. Namibian Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi disclosed that the Oshikoto region had the highest reported cases at 98, leading to 86 arrests. Omusati followed closely with 94 cases and 49 arrests, while […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 19
