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
insert_link Namibia Eenhana Town Council introduces debt relief programme The Eenhana Town Council plans to write off all interest on debt owed by residents for services rendered to them. Town mayor, Omri-Onn Kavandje, revealed this to Nampa on Monday, saying that to date, residents owe about N.dollars 40.2 million. He stated that as a result, the council has introduced an interest relief programme in which the council is waiving 100 per cent of interest on municipal bills for their […] todayDecember 4, 2023 17
Namibia Namibia’s climate and the need to adapt to an uncertain future By Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management Historically, Namibia has been a country trapped by, and vulnerable to, a highly erratic rainfall regime. Therefore, the questions Will it rain? and Will there be grazing? affect the well-being of most of Namibia's population and have a direct impact on the country's fledgling economy. The threat of drought is a real and ever-present phenomenon in Namibia. Water security relies mainly on […] todayDecember 4, 2023 6
insert_link Africa Unveiling environmental activism: Ina-Marie Shikongo’s artistic resistance against threats to the Okavango Delta By Kate Okorie, via Bird Story Agency "This piece is for Ken Saro-Wiwa," said Ina-Marie Shikongo, pointing to a textile collage shaped like an inverted dome hanging above the grey sofa where she was seated, surrounded by other artwork referencing the earth's warming climate. In a world often muted by diplomacy, Shikongo stands out as a defiant burst of unapologetic activism. Since 2020, the Namibian climate activist has used her […] todayDecember 4, 2023 32
insert_link Namibia Man allegedly rapes minor at Tses A 29-year-old man is expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at Tses. Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango in a crime incident report on Sunday indicated that the alleged rape incident happened on Friday between 10pm and midnight at the Aukamp residential area at the village. It is alleged that the suspect lured the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia How to talk to your family about money By Mauriza Fredericks, Group Brand Manager, Old Mutual Namibia Money is a subject that often stirs unease, even within family circles. However, open and honest discussions about finances are indispensable for fostering trust and ensuring financial stability. In Namibia, where family bonds hold great significance, it's crucial to approach these conversations with sensitivity. This article delves into the art of conversing about money with three essential family groups: spouses, children, […] todayDecember 4, 2023 23
