insert_link Namibia NCS holds graduation ceremony for the first intake of its 30th basic training course The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) held a graduation ceremony for the first intake of its 30th basic training course held in 2023 at Omaruru on Thursday. Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Albert Kawana, during the ceremony said the Basic Training Intake 1 of 2023 began on 01 March 2023, with a total of 373 recruits consisting of 246 males and 127 females. “Today, we welcome 359 graduates […] todayDecember 1, 2023 10
insert_link 2 Namibia Murder accused makes maiden court appearance at Keetmanshoop A 24-year-old woman who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing a 70-year-old man made her first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Juventa Fredericks, made her appearance before magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed her case to 05 January 2024 for further police investigation and for the accused to acquire legal representation. State representative, Marlon Adams, opposed the granting of bail, citing that police investigating are at […] todayDecember 1, 2023 7 2
insert_link Namibia Three appear in court over elephant tusks Three people appeared in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court for allegedly being found in possession of controlled wildlife products. The accused Nyambe Calvin Matomola, John Mwelwa and Nziye Lusinyize were arrested on Friday and Monday and charged with being in possession of a total of 39 elephant tusks. Matomola’s case was postponed to 14 February 2024, while Mwelwa and Lusinyize’s case was postponed to 13 February 2024, both for further […] todayDecember 1, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia A total 357 lives lost in crashes from January-November 2023 Statistics from the Namibian Police Force revealed that a total 357 people lost their lives in road accidents between the period of January and November this year, recording a reduction by 14.4 per cent from the same period last year. This is according to the NamPol Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, at the launch of the Khomas Region’s festive season road safety campaign. NamPol commenced with operations at the major road […] todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Swakopmund Municipality office-bearer elections postponed Swakopmund District Magistrate Lucia Elishi postponed the elections of the 2024 Swakopmund Municipality office-bearers on Thursday after the election process between two nominated candidates ended in a tie twice. The two candidates were current Mayor Dina Namubes of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and Matthias Henrichsen of the Swakopmund Residents’ Association. Namubes was nominated by fellow party member Petrus Shimhanda and seconded by United Democratic Front’s (UDF) David Am-!Abeb, […] todayDecember 1, 2023 2
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 30 November Danny Meyer is the Director of local consultancy firm SMEs Compete that helps Namibian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow business, create wealth and generate employment. In this interview he tells Angie why SMEs are so vital to the economy and why they should receive a lot more support. https://iono.fm/e/1386256 todayDecember 1, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Future Africa Namibia launches Namibia Renewable Energy Fellowship Future Africa Namibia launched the Namibia Renewable Energy Fellowship which is an eight-month program, where they take on participants to learn more about renewable energy. Nandi Nakambale the Executive Director of Future Africa Namibia. todayDecember 1, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Popular Democratic Movement weighs in on SWAPO’s dismissal of Fishrot-related bill The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life and are protected from bullying and discrimination. The DA’s Nico de Jager says the ANC, through its majority, rejected the motion in their desire to block accountability for the provincial government. Manuel Ngaringombe of the Popular Democratic party in Namibia provided his opinion on a motion tabled in Namibia's parliament which […] todayDecember 1, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Today marks World AIDS Day Today marks World AIDS Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about HIV. This day serves as a platform to express support for individuals living with HIV and to honor the memory of approximately 35 million people who have succumbed to HIV or AIDS-related illnesses. Local health practitioner Dr. Bernard Haufiku. todayDecember 1, 2023 34
