insert_link Business / Economics The RMA Spotlight – 30 November CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia, Fenni Nghikevali, tells Michell what it is like to work with over 900 Chartered Accountants, how she met the love of her life in the industry, how to deal with both junior and senior employees, how to ensure a longer tenure for CAs in Namibia, and much more. https://iono.fm/e/1386242 todayDecember 1, 2023 31
insert_link Namibia Leonardville in land servicing crisis Allocation of serviced erven is a great challenge in the town of Leonardville in the Omaheke Region, according to that village council's chairperson, Petra Witbooi, in an interview with this agency. Wibooi indicated that the demand for land has increased drastically over the years, with institutions like the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, Build Together programme and individuals applying for land in the village council recently. Furthermore, Witbooi said the […] todayDecember 1, 2023 6
insert_link Health / Medical ‘Let Communities Lead’ on World Aids Day 2023 Despite efforts to eliminate AIDS by 2030, marked by World AIDS Day on 1 December 2023 under the theme "Let Communities Lead," UNAIDS has stressed that the task is incomplete with its new report suggesting that achieving the ambitious goal is still possible with full support for frontline communities. The Deputy Executive Director for the UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Angeli Achrekar, says that so far, the “job isn't done.” […] todayNovember 30, 2023 20
insert_link Namibia Oshana region records increase in GBV cases The Oshana Region is fighting a rising number of Gender-Based Violence and rape cases, which has become a challenge for authorities. Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria is calling for collaboration from all stakeholders to help the police in combating violence against women and children. Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari addresses the issue. todayNovember 30, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia NamPol launches festive season road safety campaign The Namibian Police has officially launched the festive Season Road Safety Campaign at the Okapuka Road Traffic Checkpoint, between Windhoek and Okahandja. Here is Nampol's spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. todayNovember 30, 2023 37
insert_link Namibia Unemployed teachers protest poor leadership Hundreds of unemployed teachers are protesting nationwide, blaming the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture for inadequate leadership and poor planning. They argue that these issues are delaying the delivery of quality education in the country. Mahongora Kavihuha Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia. todayNovember 30, 2023 28
insert_link Namibia Otjozondjupa launches festive season road safety campaign The road safety campaign for the Otjozondjupa Region was officially launched at the B1 police roadblock outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua urged road users passing through the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo as well as the Otjiwarongo-Otavi portions of the national road to adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations during the festive season. The Namibia Press Agency reports that due to anticipated high traffic volumes during the festive season, […] todayNovember 30, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Omusati residents vandalise telecommunication infrastructure Residents of the Omusati region continue to vandalise telecommunications infrastructure, disrupting connectivity in the region. Here is the Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala with more details. todayNovember 30, 2023 14
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Grape Company partners with Capespan for exports Namibia has commissioned the export of its first-ever shipment of homegrown table grapes to European countries through the port of Walvis Bay on Wednesday. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the 250-container consignment from Aussenkehr was made possible through a partnership between Namibia Grape Company, a National Youth Service subsidiary, and Capespan. Minister of Youth and Sports Agnes Tjongarero referred to the deal as a significant milestone for economic growth […] todayNovember 30, 2023 42
