insert_link Namibia Namibia launches ’16 Days of Activism’ to combat gender based violence Namibia has launched the annual "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," campaign to address and prevent violence against women and girls. Running until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day, the campaign, led by the Governor of the Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, aims to raise awareness and advocate for the elimination of gender-based violence. todayNovember 29, 2023 26
insert_link Namibia IPPR investigates human rights impact of fishrot scandal Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research, Frederico Links has announced that after a public meeting in Walvis Bay addressing the human rights impact of the Fishrot corruption scandal, the institute will compile a report set for publication in 2024. This report aims to advocate for restitution for affected individuals and communities. todayNovember 29, 2023 7
insert_link Health / Medical No increase in member benefit for 2024 TO ALL: MEDIA PARTNERS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND MEMBERS OF MEDICAL AID FUNDS The Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds (NAMAF) sets benchmark tariffs on an annual basis, which tariffs are used by all medical funds to set their member benefits from year to year. NAMAF continues to set these tariffs, despite being provided with a legal opinion from Senior Counsel that the setting of these tariffs by NAMAF does not […] todayNovember 29, 2023 201
insert_link Business / Economics How will Namibia’s oil and green hydrogen discoveries impact Lüderitz and Aus? With the growth of the oil and green hydrogen industries will come massive changes for the, till now, 'sleepy little towns' of Lüderitz and Aus. Here is an outline of where things currently stand and what the plans for the future emtail. Click on each image to see the slide in full size. todayNovember 29, 2023 33
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia’s Green Manufacturing Strategy Here is the latest in Government's ambitious green manufacturing industry development agenda. Click on each image to see the full sized slide. todayNovember 29, 2023 32
insert_link Business / Economics James Mnyupe provides an update on Green Industrialization As 2023 draws to a close, and with the end of the Harambee Prosperity Plan 2 slated for 2025, here is the latest update on Pillar Two: Economic Advancement. Click on each image for the full sized slide. todayNovember 29, 2023 22
insert_link Local Development Bank 2023 Good Business Awards The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) hosted its prestigious 2023 Good Business Awards in Windhoek on the night of 28 November 2023, and was officiated over by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon Ipumbu Shiimi. Winner of the SME category, Brandplan Advertising, is a proudly Namibian branding and signage manufacturing company. The company offers a wide range of products and services such as fully fitted joinery, corporate and […] todayNovember 29, 2023 26
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo local authority council re-elects office bearers The Otjiwarongo Municipality’s local authority council on Tuesday re-elected its office bearers to their respective positions. Mayor Gottlieb Shivute successfully retained his position after being nominated and seconded by fellow councillors. Deputy Town Mayor Julienda Kampungu also returned to her position through a unanimous vote. The councillors further re-elected Godhardt Hoko as the chairperson of the municipality's management committee, alongside Hilsa Jesaja and Sebetius Guiteb. Gideon Iiyambo was appointed as […] todayNovember 29, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Academic dialogues essential for driving sustainable economic development: Frederick ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick said insight generated from academic dialogue is instrumental in informing evidence-based decision-making processes that are essential for driving sustainable economic development. Frederick made these remarks at the University of Namibia’s faculty of commerce, management and law research symposium held here on Tuesday under the theme ‘Economic recovery and resilience’. She said research serves as the cornerstone for understanding the complexities of economic recovery and resilience, adding […] todayNovember 29, 2023 3
