insert_link Namibia Neshuku calls on investors to develop Eengodi constituency Oshikoto’s Eengodi constituency councillor Protasiu Neshuku has encouraged investors and business people to come and invest or bring services to his constituency, as is it completely behind in terms of development. Neshuku while officially opening the Metsave shopping complex at Elambo village on Friday said the lack of development has resulted in the residents having to travel long distances to Omuthiya and Ondangwa to access various services. Neshuku also said […] todayDecember 4, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia NamRa concludes Port of Walvis Bay time release report The Namibia Revenue Agency's National Technical Working Group, in collaboration with the SADC Secretariat, has concluded the Time Release Study Report at the Port of Walvis Bay. Here is NamRA's spokesperson, Steven Ndorokaze. todayDecember 4, 2023 19
insert_link Entertainment Namibia partners with Japanese bank on green initiatives Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation in economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Meanwhile, according to Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe the agreement, signed at COP28, focuses on financing carbon-capturing projects. todayDecember 4, 2023 22
insert_link Namibia Namfisa hosts public consultations on Consumer Credit Bill Namfisa spokesperson, Victoria Muranda, has revealed that as part of the mandate given to them by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to spearhead the drafting of the Consumer Credit Bill they have been hosting numerous public consultations. todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s blood stocks still dangerously low The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is still currently experiencing a shortage of blood says Supervisor of Marketing and Donor Relations, Titus Shivute, explaining that the country currently only has five days of blood supply banked. According to Shivute, the Service needs “over 170 blood donations daily in order to meet the demand for blood in hospitals”, with 9-12 days of supply banked being ideal. todayDecember 4, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia List of Namibian delegates to Cop28 raises concerns There has been huge outcry on social media following the publication of the provisional list of Namibia’s onsite participants at the COP28 Conference in Dubai. The 142-person list includes 4 members of the ‘First Family’, a student and a learner, a teacher and a lecturer, youth activists, and various assistants and personal assistants. One of those raising concern was Senior Research Associate at the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden, Prof […] todayDecember 4, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023 Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. “With access to justice being an important pillar of our democracy, the ministry reports that we have received approximately 10 200 legal aid applications this year, with 7 500 granted and 2 700 denied,” Dausab said during the Cabinet […] todayDecember 4, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia NamPol promotes more than 4 000 officers The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has officially promoted 4 682 officers and conferred new ranks, effective from 01 December 2023. The announcement was made by NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in Windhoek on Monday. He said the promotions are a recognition of the officers’ commitment and dedication to national duties. “A promotion should not be seen as a mere decoration, or just a reward to an officer or a […] todayDecember 4, 2023 13
Namibia Commission calls for addressing of Zambezi security issue The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense and Security has implored the Head of State to address the security issue in Zambezi through the Namibia Botswana Joint Commission to alleviate the fears of residents living along the borders. The recommendation comes after the committee held consultative meetings with various stakeholders on the state of the region's security in 2022. The visit by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense […] todayDecember 4, 2023 4
