insert_link 4 Namibia Media Professionals Union Adresses Jonathan Beukes’ New Era Removal The Namibia Media Professionals Union has strongly condemned the escalating interference and censorship within the local media, highlighted by the alleged forced removal of Jonathan Beukes from his position at New Era Publication Corporation on the eve of national elections. The organization's Secretary General, Jemima Beukes: todayNovember 12, 2024 27 4
insert_link Namibia Welwitchia University is set to establish a state-of-the-art campus at Usakos The Welwitchia University is set to establish a state-of-the-art campus at Usakos in the Erongo region: The Usakos Town Council's Lesley !Goraseb: todayNovember 11, 2024 29
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Tuuda Haitula on Human Resources Tuuda Haitula, an industrial psychologist by profession, recently led a program called Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child, aimed at assisting young men transitioning from university or high school to the workforce. The program, initially designed for 30 participants, expanded quickly due to overwhelming interest, with 150 applicants ultimately joining the initiative. The Program's Vision and Growth Tuuda explained that the motivation behind the project stemmed from […] todayNovember 11, 2024 16
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 UDF Distances Itself From Endorsing Nandi-Ndaitwa The founder of the United Democratic Front, Gaob Justus //Garoeb,this past weekend endorsed the South West Africa People's Organization's presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa. The UDF party, however, has distanced itself from his sentiments: The organization's Mabasen /Narib: todayNovember 11, 2024 27
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama on Local Authorities and Audits Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama recently shared his insights on the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in Namibia, particularly regarding audits, financial mismanagement, and poor service delivery. Speaking in a recent interview, Sheehama emphasized the long-standing issues that have plagued local authorities and the steps being taken to address them. Sheehama pointed out that the frustration surrounding local authorities isn't a recent development. "This has been an […] todayNovember 11, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Expert Discusses Financial Challenges Facing Local Authorities Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama addresses the financial struggles of local authorities. He points out concerns about poor financial management, inadequate service delivery, and emphasizes the urgent need for improved governance and accountability. Meanwhile, residents of Katutura are intensifying their challenge against the City of Windhoek's decision to block electricity meters of unpaid clients, arguing that it is unlawful. Spokesman Shaun Gariseb comments: todayNovember 11, 2024 21
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Windhoek East Rally Sees Kuugongelwa-Amadhila Highlighting SWAPO Government Achievements Swapo central committee member Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila informed party members in the Windhoek East constituency on Saturday that the Swapo-led government has made strides in developing the agriculture, mining, and fisheries sectors. She spoke during an election campaign meeting. Here's political analyst Rakkel Andreas: todayNovember 11, 2024 24
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 IPC Candidate Panduleni Itula Emphasizes Leadership as Serving the People’s Needs The Independent Patriots for Change presidential candidatePanduleni Itula, said Leadership is not about sitting offices but it is about understanding the needs of their people and having them at hearts. todayNovember 11, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia NSA Denies Government Interference in Delayed Unemployment Data Release Namibia Statistics Agency's statistician general Alex Shimuafeni has refuted claims of government interference in the delay of unemployment statistics reports indicate. This after releasing the 2023 census data without employment figures, the NSA received a letter of demand from the Economic Policy Research Association calling for the data within 10 days. Shimuafeni emphasized the NSA’s commitment to impartiality, stating that data is released simultaneously to all stakeholders without prior consultation. todayNovember 11, 2024 11