Old Mutual Foundation Donates N$30,000 Worth of Food to Aussenkehr Fire Victims

Old Mutual Foundation Donates N$30,000 Worth of Food to Aussenkehr Fire Victims

The Old Mutual Foundation, in collaboration with the ||Kharas Governor's office, has provided food donations to 59 families in Aussenkehr who lost their homes in a fire last year. Valued at N$30,000, the donation aims to assist families, mainly comprising grape company employees affected by the November fire, which tragically claimed a life. Governor Aletha Frederick expressed gratitude for the gesture and urged employers, grape company owners, and the regional […]

February 21, 2024 14

Namibia

Biden’s Response to Age Concerns Shifts Amid Memory Questions; Amupanda Discusses Age and Leadership in Namibia

As per an NBC America report, U.S. President Joe Biden's strategy in addressing questions about his age has shifted from "watch me" to seeking endorsements. Following a report from special counsel Robert Hur characterizing Biden's memory as "significantly limited," presidential appointees and supportive lawmakers have been coming forward one by one to vouch for his mental acuity. Additionally, AR's Job Amupanda shares his opinion on age and leadership in Namibia. […]

February 21, 2024 30

Namibia

Education ministry declares Friday, February 23, as a school holiday

The Education ministry has declared Friday, February 23, as a school holiday as part of the national mourning arrangements for the funeral weekend of President Hage Geingob. Sanet Steenkamp, the Ministry's Executive Director, confirmed the announcement. Meanwhile, the Information and Communication Technology minister, Emma Theofelus announced that 18 Heads of State are to attend the memorial and State Funeral services of the late President Hage Geingob, while 27 countries […]

February 21, 2024 20

Namibia

Closure of Mashare Village Clinic Sparks Concerns, PDM Urges Urgent Action

The Popular Democratic Movement expresses deep concern over the recent closure of the Mashare Village Clinic, situated east of Rundu in the Kavango East Region. Reports attribute the closure to a severe lack of water, hindering healthcare professionals from carrying out essential duties. PDM highlights the urgent nature of the matter, emphasizing the potential serious implications for the health and well-being of community members relying on the clinic for primary […]

February 21, 2024 35

Namibia

High-Level Police Meeting Convenes to Address Controversial Disclosure of Okahandja Shooting Post-Mortem Report

A significant meeting of police officials took place to address the contentious issue of the unauthorized disclosure of the post-mortem report concerning one of the five individuals fatally shot by the police in Okahandja last year. The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters economic commissar Michael Amushelelo shared autopsy report details on social media, prompting concerns. A doctor, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed to The Namibian that an interpretation of the […]

February 21, 2024 10

Business / Economics

Executives divided on 4-day work week trial

Namibia is set to launch a pilot program for a 4-day work week, starting in April 2024, for a six-month trial period. Globally, talks around the four-day workweek were first reignited by the COVID-19 pandemic, with workers and employers rethinking the importance of workplace flexibility and benefits. Executive Chairperson of the Ohlthaver & List Group, Sven Thieme does not agree with a 4-day work week. However, Government Institutions Pension Fund's […]

February 20, 2024 46

Namibia

Safety First : Chula Chula aims to avoid relegation

Eeshoke Chula Chula’s head coach, John Sikerete, says he is happy with the team’s progress this season, but their primary goal is to perform well in the league to avoid being relegated. The Debmarine Namibia Premiership team based in Ohangwena is currently placed sixth on the 16-team log standing with 29 points. In an interview with Nampa, Sikerete stated that as newcomer to the Premier League his team […]

February 20, 2024 6

Business / Economics

What does an unchanged Repo rate mean to a GIPF member?

By Amos Kambonde, Manager: Marketing services at the Government Institutions Pension Fund. Recently, consumers received positive news with the announcement of an unchanged repo rate alongside an unchanged in fuel prices across Namibia. While these developments may seem distant from the average person's daily concerns, they hold significant implications, particularly for members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF). Let's delve into what these announcements mean for […]

February 20, 2024 13

Namibia

Oipindi yoipa yoinamwenyo yoondongi yakelelwa kongonga hangano yAfrica

Oshikondo shililepo eameno loinamwenyo menenedu oshati osha tambulako nomaoko ashambekelwa elombwelo lovaleli voilyo longo yongonga hangano ya Africa, opo kuxulifwepo oipindi yoikafa yoondongi kova China menenedu. Eelopota doshikundaneki sho BBC oda popya kutya, oshikafa shoondongi osha kala noku longifwa kova China oku dulukapo omuti wouhaku wopamufyuulukwakalo hawiifanwa Ejiao. Otaku lopotwa pefimbo loshongalele shovaleli voilyo longo yongonga hangano ya Africa (AU) osho sheya pexulilo moshondaxa mo Adis Ababa sha Ethiopia, vadimina […]

February 20, 2024 4