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 2
insert_link Namibia Sioka calls for collective investment to prevent GBV Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, on Tuesday urged the government, civil society, churches and traditional authorities to prioritise investment in preventive measures to combat violence against women and girls. Sioka made the statement in Mariental during the launch of the commemoration of ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’ under the theme ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls.’ In her statement […] todayNovember 29, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Government to roll out drought food voucher system The Namibian government is in the process of rolling out a food voucher system to all 14 regions after the programme was successfully piloted in the Oshana Region. This forms part of the Commodity and Beneficiary Management Information System, an alternative drought relief delivery mechanism being piloted by the Office of the Prime Minister. Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the system digitises and automates the food relief beneficiary system […] todayNovember 29, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia ||Kharas Governor talks sustainable economic development ||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 under the theme ‘Economic recovery and resilience’. She said research serves as the cornerstone for understanding the complexities of economic recovery and resilience, adding that it provides empirical […] todayNovember 29, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Kunene sees rainfall The Kunene region has received a good amount of rain in the past weeks. Rivers are in flood after rains fell in their catchment areas. This has created hope especially to farmers in the region. Governor: Marius Sheya. todayNovember 29, 2023 63
insert_link Business / Economics Custos Energy has started drilling their Mopane 2X exploration well Together with its majority partner Galp Energia of Portugal and Namcor, Knowledge Katti’s Custos Energy (Pty) Ltd, has started drilling their Mopane 2X exploration well. It is located in the heart of Namibia’s Orange Basin. Paulo Coelho: NamCor's Manager Of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations. todayNovember 29, 2023 8
insert_link Business / Economics Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia launches 5G consumer awareness campaign The 5G consumer awareness campaign has been launched by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia with the aim of educating the public about the implementation of 5G technology. In addition to highlighting opportunities for industry, and addressing myths and misinformation. CRAN's Chief Executive Officer Emilia Nghikembua. todayNovember 29, 2023 6
insert_link Business / Economics Rani donates to northern police force The Namibian Police Force northern regional commanders for Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Omusati have committed to remain boots on the ground this festive season in order to curb criminal activities. The four made their pledge during a donation of soft drinks worth N$40 000 by the Rani Company at Ongwediva’s Oshiko roadblock on Tuesday. Each region will receive soft drinks valued at N$10 000 to be placed at their respective […] todayNovember 29, 2023 2
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Director of SME Compete wants increased support for SMEs The Director of SME Compete, Danny Meyer says SMEs need support to enable them to help with the country’s economic recovery efforts. INSERT: ENG Danny Meyer SME's todayNovember 28, 2023 19 2
