insert_link Namibia Namibia celebrates World NGO Day Namibia is celebrating World NGO Day today. The day, observed globally on the 27th of February, is an international day dedicated to recognising, celebrating and honouring all non-governmental and nonprofit organisations, and the people behind them that contribute to society. Here is Bradley Tjongarero spokesperson for the Civil Society Information Centre Namibia. todayFebruary 28, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Civil Society weighs in on 2024/25 national budget anticipation Following a meeting last year between the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Ipumbu Shiimi and Civil Society organisations about the 2024/25 Budget, we asked the Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, Graham Hopwood about his expectations. todayFebruary 28, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Budget Statement for the 2024/25 Financial Year Introduction Honourable Speaker, Honourable Members of Parliament, Fellow Namibians, I have the distinct honour this afternoon to table before the National Assembly the budget proposals for the FY2024/25 and the Medium Term Expenditure Framework for FY2024/25 – FY2026/27 under the theme “continuing the legacy of His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob by caring for the Namibian child”. Before I delve into the details of the budget, I would like to […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 142
insert_link Namibia Crocodile Attack Claims Life of 14-Year-Old in Kavango East Region The Namibian Police Force in the Kavango East Region has reported yet another heartbreaking incident of a crocodile attack, resulting in the loss of a young life. Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, acting as the regional commander, disclosed that 14-year-old Edward Mwambu Katjire fell victim to a crocodile on Sunday. The incident occurred at Shadjunu village along the Kavango River, where Katjire, accompanied by a friend, went for fishing and bathing. […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Bail Granted for Second Suspect in Onhokolo Market Theft Case Matheus Amukoshi, the second suspect implicated in the Onhokolo Market theft at Endola, involving the alleged theft of N$365,000, has been granted bail of N$5,000 following his initial court appearance at the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court. Amukoshi, 29, faces a theft charge alongside co-accused Olivia Kashamba, a 30-year-old Onhokolo Market employee, who was previously granted bail of N$5,000 during her first court appearance earlier this month. Magistrate Siegfried Geiseb has postponed […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Guarding Against Bank Fraud: Bank Windhoek Forensics Manager Exposes Top Threats Bank Windhoek's Forensics Services Manager, Johnny Truter, highlights prevalent bank fraud tactics to boost public awareness. These include Account Takeover, where fraudsters use phishing to gain control of online accounts, and Social Engineering, exploiting emotions to extract sensitive information. Call center fraud involves deceiving representatives, while Credit Card fraud exploits stolen information for online purchases. Electronic Funds Transfer fraud relies on scammers posing as trusted entities for urgent transfers. He […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Detailed Civil society 2024/25 Budget Priorities CIVIL SOCIETY - Priorities for the 2024/25 Budget Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) (Social Economic Justice Unit of the Council of Churches in Namibia and the Desk for Social Development of ELCRN) Contribution: Uhuru Dempers Priorities: 1.1 Increased funding for Early Childhood Education (ECE) to ensure access to quality ECE for the excluded 70% plus children in Namibia. There […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Civil society sets out priorities for 2024/25 budget On 14 August 2023 civil society organisations held a consultation meeting with the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi, and the Director-General of the National Planning Commission, Hon. Obeth Kandjoze, regarding priorities for national budget. The consultation was held ahead of the 2023 mid-year budget and intended to inform the 2024-25 budget process. The meeting was organised by the Civil Society Information Centre (CIVIC +264) and the […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Youth Command Marks 5th Anniversary with Public Lecture The Youth Command Element of the Landless People's Movement hosted a public lecture to commemorate the party's 5th anniversary. LPM's Duminga Ndala led the event. todayFebruary 28, 2024 8