insert_link Namibia Germany’s Embassy Boosts Karibib Kindergarten with substantial Donation The Embassy of Germany in Namibia has contributed a generous donation of over $350,000 to a kindergarten in Karibib. The Emmau Children's Facility, located in Usab, sought financial assistance from Ambassador Hutter's office, resulting in this significant contribution. Ambassador Hutter elaborates on the profound impact of this initiative, emphasizing the embassy's commitment to supporting local communities. ENG todayJanuary 30, 2024 41
insert_link Africa West African Military-Led States Exit ECOWAS Amid Democratic Rule Pressure Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, all under military leadership, have simultaneously announced their immediate departure from the Economic Community of West African States. Local Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in on the significance of this decision. Salomei Hei the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence explains the Economic implications this might have. todayJanuary 30, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Grootfontein Municipality Under Fire for Controversial N$2.9 Million Payout to Former CEO The Grootfontein Municipality has come under scrutiny as it faced criticism for its decision to pay its former Chief Executive Officer, Kisco Sinvula, a substantial amount of N$2.9 million. A council member in the north-eastern town condemned the move, labeling it as a wasteful expenditure of public funds. This settlement is part of a series of negotiated deals, totaling approximately N$9 million, that the municipality has been entangled in since […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 24
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia observes World Leprosy Day World Leprosy Day is being celebrated today in the Zambezi region under the theme, " Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-being". According to the Health Ministry, Namibia has achieved global leprosy elimination status since 2004, with less than one case per 10,00 population. Here is the Governor of the Zambezi Region, Lawerence Sampofu. todayJanuary 29, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia NamWater and the City of Windhoek enforce water saving measures NamWater and the City of Windhoek have announced that they plan to put strict measures in place to save water in the central area. This is because three major dams—Omatako, Von Bach, and Swakoppoort—have not received any new water and currently have only 22.2% capacity. This is much less than the 39.9% they had at the same time last year. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemiah. todayJanuary 29, 2024 52
insert_link Namibia Murder dominates police’s weekend crime report Murder cases dominated the NamPol weekend crime report, which also reported incidences of theft and drug possession, as well as reckless and negligent driving. Nampa reports that four cases of murder were reported countrywide. Meanwhile, a Namibian man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman who was stabbed to death. Claudia Kambanza died after she was attacked in Hull on Friday, Humberside Police said Mateus Johannes, has […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Rising interest rates drive demand for extended rental agreements The FNB Rent Price Index has remained positive for two consecutive quarters, reaching a 12-month average of 4.7% in quarter three of 2023. The average rent price on a 12-month rolling basis is N$7 177. The bank’s Economist Ruusa Nandago says individuals are delaying property purchases and choosing extended rentals due to higher interest rates and affordability challenges. todayJanuary 29, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Aircraft makes emergency landing Reports have indicated that an aircraft had to perform an emergency landing just outside Swakopmund, en route to Walvis Bay. Here is Aubrey Oosthuizen from the West Coast Safety Initiative with the latest. todayJanuary 29, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia ACC and TAIEX host anti-corruption workshop The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is hosting an anti-corruption framework workshop in Windhoek this week in partnership with the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) instrument of the European Commission. The three-day workshop started on Monday. Its objectives align with the execution of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan of 2021-2025, with the focus on Act 2.1.3 which focuses on establishing a comprehensive framework at national level to conduct […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 23
