insert_link Business / Economics Mines and Energy Minister denies oil license corruption allegations Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo has denied corruption allegations related to oil and gas licensing off Namibia's coast. The accusations were raised in a letter from Louis Beauvais, representing TotalEnergies shareholders, and addressed to company CEO Patrick Pouyanne. Economist Gabriel Erastus comments on the allegations. todayFebruary 1, 2024 102
insert_link Health / Medical Climate change behind Africa’s cholera increase The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has tied the worst outbreak of cholera in three years to climate change, saying adverse weather is raising the risk of this disease faster than in the rest of the world. That’s as floods in the Democratic Republic of Congo — and across southern Africa — stretch already fragile health systems. The increase in cases comes even as Africa is the region […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia NSA and FAO assess agriculture statistical system The Namibia Statistics Agency and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, have conducted an Assessment Findings Workshop on the Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Statistics in Namibia. FAO country representative, Qingyun Diao, says the workshop will help with integrating the agriculture sector into the national statistical system. Since the inception workshop in July 2023, the NSA, in collaboration with FAO and the support of sub-sector experts, has conducted a […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Census reaches final phase The Namibia Statistics Agency is in the final stage of the Census conducted in August 2023. The "Reconciliation Operation," scheduled from February 1 to 14, 2024, will revisit households where discrepancies were found in individual details between the Census and PES information. NSA Communication Specialist Mirjam Shihepo. todayFebruary 1, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Paragon Aviation Services receives awards from Lufthansa The Lufthansa Group, through its subsidiary Discover Airlines, has rewarded Paragon Aviation Services with numerous distinctions in appreciation for Paragon Aviation Services’ (PAS) service at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). The accolade is in lieu of Discover Airlines’ exemplary services. The airline was represented by Thomas Stein, the Regional Manager of Ground Operations for Africa and Paul Havenga, Windhoek Station Manager at the award ceremony which was held […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics NamRA and Bipa sign MoU The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), which is aimed at, among other things, enhancing cooperation in terms of the sharing of information on the registration and maintenance of business entities and Intellectual Property Rights in Namibia. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute explains what the MOU means to NamRA in the context of improving service delivery. https://youtu.be/Dhq0QLQdtkE todayFebruary 1, 2024 108
insert_link Namibia Ministry Prohibits Teachers from Charging Fees for Extra Classes The Education, Arts, and Culture ministry's Director for Programmes and Quality Assurance, Ayeesha Wentworth, emphasized that teachers are strictly prohibited from charging fees when conducting additional classes for their own students. Wentworth clarified that such sessions are integral to the school improvement strategy and should not incur any extra costs for the students or their parents. This statement comes in response to complaints from some parents who allege that certain […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia MVA Fund Releases Alarming Road Safety Statistics citing 29 Fatalities in January 2024 In an announcement on Wednesday, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund disclosed distressing year-to-date statistics, revealing a total of 158 road crashes, 335 injuries, and 29 fatalities during the period of 01-28 January 2024. The Chief Executive Officer of MVA Fund, Rosalia Hausiku, conveyed this information through a media statement, expressing condolences for the recent tragic incident near Okashandja village. In the past week alone, 89 individuals were injured, and 16 […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 68
insert_link Namibia Brave Warriors visit State House The Brave Warriors on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to State House, hours after their arrival from Côte d’Ivoire, where they participated in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Vice President Nangolo Mbumba welcomed the team that made history by qualifying for the semi-finals, a first for Namibia. Brave Warriors defeated the 2004 Afcon champion, Tunisia. Mbumba, in his speech, said the team showed resilience and sportsmanship in the […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 23
