insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob says he will be leaving the country in better shape President Hage Geingob says he will be leaving the country in better shape than he found it after his 10 years in office. He said this during a courtesy call by Dundee Precious Metal at State House. Geingob will leave office after his second term comes to an end on 21 March 2025. LPM's Lifalaza Simataa explains how they plan on preparing for next year's elections. todayDecember 20, 2023 3
insert_link 2 Namibia Otjinene Village Council service 17 plots in 2023 Otjinene's Village Council has been able to service only 17 plots amounting to N$1.7 million in the main area of the village due to financial constraints. Sylvester Kavita, the village council chairperson, revealed in an interview with Nampa on Monday that the limited funding has hindered their capacity to develop more plots, as the process of servicing plots requires substantial capital. Kavita further highlighted that Otjinene has managed to attract […] todayDecember 20, 2023 23 2
insert_link Environment Namibia records decrease in Rhino poaching Namibia has recorded a decrease in Rhino poaching however, the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, on Monday, in his end-of-year statement, said that poaching remains an issue, despite the recorded decrease over the year 2023. According to Shifeta, 48 rhinos were poached in 2023 compared to 92 in the previous year, while eight elephants were poached in 2023, compared to four in 2022. Meanwhile, the Namibia Press […] todayDecember 19, 2023 7
insert_link Business / Economics Trustco Group reports resilient 2023 financial results Trustco Group Holdings Limited has released its 2023 financial results. The group maintained strong financial standing, ending the year with N$ 1.15 billion in shareholders' equity. However, the Group's Net Asset Value declined from N$ 1,834 million to N$ 1,153 million. Here’s Deputy CEO Quinton Van Rooyen Junior. todayDecember 19, 2023 36
insert_link Namibia NamPol alarmed as break-ins increase in Windhoek Windhoek is experiencing an increase in break-ins, particularly in cars and houses, causing serious concern for the Namibian Police. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, who is NamPol's Head of Community Affairs in the Khomas region, says contributing factors are leaving valuable items visible in vehicles and homes unattended. todayDecember 19, 2023 21
insert_link Health / Medical Government wants to partner with private sector for nurses’ home renovation The government is partnering with the private sector to renovate the Windhoek Central Nurses' Home. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, told the Namibia Press Agency that a bid notice for the partnership with the private sector will be advertised. The decision to renovate the nurses' homes at Windhoek Central Hospital follows recent complaints about their poor condition. todayDecember 19, 2023 17
insert_link Environment Environment Ministry flags increase in Pangolin trafficking The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has confiscated 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins, and 146 pangolin scales from September to November this year. This resulted in 23 criminal cases, with 38 suspects arrested, surpassing combined cases for elephants and rhinos. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says the majority of incidents took place in the northern regions of the country. todayDecember 19, 2023 8
insert_link Environment MEFT records confiscation of 18 pangolin skins The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has recorded a total of 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins and 146 pangolin scales that were confiscated between September and November this year. This is according to the ministry’s spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, who in a press statement on Monday said as a result 23 criminal cases have been registered and 38 suspects arrested. These numbers, Muyunda said surpass that of […] todayDecember 19, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Trafficking of protected plant species suspect to apply for bail A 29-year-old Tanzanian woman is set to appear in the Opuwo Magistrate’s court on Thursday for a bail application, in connection with the alleged trafficking of protected plant species. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) spokesperson Romeo Muyunda in a media statement on Monday said Diana Mashiku was arrested alongside Namibians, Veisiruaije Tjavara (25), Jennifer Simataa (37) and Tjivinda Unatavi (31) for being in possession of 46 […] todayDecember 19, 2023 24
