insert_link Namibia Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attended the 3rd annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attended the 3rd annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa which provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science and align on a way forward for creating more resilient health systems. Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The Conference concludes today. todayNovember 30, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia The EU delegation in Namibia signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations Population Fund The European Union delegation in Namibia signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations Population Fund. The EU contributed 28 million Namibian dollars towards a national campaign aimed at fostering gender equality and combating gender-based violence in Namibia. Silke Hofs, the EU Program Manager. todayNovember 30, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia Michael Amushelelo puts forth a proposal in order for Namibia to create thousands of jobs Michael Amushelelo put forth a proposal in order for Namibia to create thousands of jobs overnight. On his social media he asserts on the introduction of a 24 hour service across all the sectors of the nation's economy. Amushelelo says with government being the largest employer, the total employees will be an additional 120,000. Landless People's Movement's Lifalaza Simataa gave his opinion todayNovember 30, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia National Youth Security Services security guards demanded an increase in their hourly wages National Youth Security Services security guards demanded an increase in their hourly wages from the current hourly wage N$7.75 to the minimum wage of N$10.00 per hour as gazetted by Government. The NYSS security guards under the National Youth Service made this demand during the handover of a petition after a peaceful demonstration, adding the wage should be effective from 15 December 2023. Speaking on behalf of the security guards, […] todayNovember 30, 2023
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia faces critical blood shortage, urgent need for donations The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is facing a critical shortage with reserves lasting only four days. Titus Shivute from NamBTS says there is an urgent need for over 170 daily blood donations to meet hospital demands. todayNovember 29, 2023 22
insert_link Namibia New US Embassy strengthens relations in Namibia The US Embassy had a special day for the media to show off its new building in Windhoek. Ambassador Randy Berry talked about how completing the facility is an important step in strengthening the relationship between the United States and Namibia. todayNovember 29, 2023 29
insert_link Namibia Ombudsman addresses complaints at Windhoek correctional facility The Ombudsman, Advocate Basilius Dyakugha has visited the Windhoek Correctional Facility to address inmates on some of the complaints received by the office's complaints investigators. The Ombudsman also conducted an interview with former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala, who is implicated in the Fishrot scandal. todayNovember 29, 2023 10
insert_link Namibia Government rolls out food voucher system to all 14 regions The government is rolling out its food voucher system to all 14 regions following a successful pilot in the Oshana Region. According to the Namibia Press Agency, as part of the Commodity and Beneficiary Management Information System, an alternative drought relief delivery mechanism, the system digitizes and automates the food relief beneficiary system. Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah explained that beneficiaries will use vouchers to redeem food items at local […] todayNovember 29, 2023 12
insert_link Business / Economics Walvis Bay emerges as alternative amid South African port congestion Some 46 000 containers are stuck on vessels outside two Eastern Cape ports, while almost 62 000 are outside the congested Durban harbour. According to News24, businesses in the Eastern Cape are redirecting their goods to Walvis Bay and Maputo to navigate the problem. Port officials in South Africa say it will take until 2024 and possibly even February to clear the current congestion that has built up. todayNovember 29, 2023 12
