insert_link Business / Economics Geingob to attend COP28 in Dubai President Hage Geingob on Monday departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and High-Level Events of the Global Stocktake. The meeting is scheduled to start on Thursday. The presidency said in a statement that President Geingob has been invited by Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. This […] todayNovember 28, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob receives millions in S&T At a state house press event, President Geingob was reacting to criticism that his government spends lavishly, including on sleek cars for both prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and her deputy, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah. Social Activist Rosa Namises provides her opinion. todayNovember 28, 2023 5
insert_link Business / Economics Trade Unions served reminder on their annual returns to the Labour Commissioner The Acting Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla says all Trade Unions and employers are sternly reminded to submit their annual returns to the Labour Commissioner within six months after the end of their financial year. todayNovember 28, 2023 18
insert_link Business / Economics Technical Advisory Committee carries out public consultations in relation to the Fima legislation Appointed by the Minister of Finance Ipumbu Shiimi, the Technical Advisory Committee is carrying out public consultations in relation to the Fima legislation. Its objectives include consolidation and harmonisation the laws regulating financial institutions, financial intermediaries, and financial markets in Namibia and to provide for incidental matters. Chairperson of the Comittee Dr Manfred Zamuee. todayNovember 28, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Over 90 traffic summons issued during festive period in Oshikoto region alone A total of 93 traffic summons were issued to drivers for violating traffic rules and regulations during the ongoing festive season operation period in the Oshikoto Region. According to the crime update issued on Monday by Oshikoto Namibian Police Force’s Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels, the police have recorded a number of crimes of concern during the season operation period from 17 to 27 November. He further reported that the vehicle […] todayNovember 28, 2023
insert_link Africa Will ‘Big Oil’ influence COP28 talks as Namibia fights climate change challenges? With COP28 around the corner, people are worried about the influence of big oil companies on the climate talks. Namibia, a country that is facing climate challenges, has to decide how it will respond, especially with news about the United Arab Emirates planning oil and gas deals during the talks. Recent reports from independent journalists at the Centre for Climate Reporting working with the BBC reveal that the UAE, which […] todayNovember 27, 2023 11
insert_link Africa Two Zambians arrested in Namibia for elephant tusk possession Two Zambian nationals have been arrested in Linyanti Constituency, Malengalenga, for possessing 15 elephant tusks. During a joint operation by Namibian Police and Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism officials, two individuals were apprehended, while five others escaped and remain at large. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. todayNovember 27, 2023 30
insert_link Namibia President Geingob gives feedback on service delivery President Hage Geingob today addressed the media on his highlights of the ‘year of revival’ at the State House, along with his Cabinet. He gave the country feedback on service delivery. Frederico Links from the Institute for Public Policy Research weighs in. todayNovember 27, 2023 38
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto official urges collaboration for festive season safety Deputy Commissioner Hermanus Neels, the Oshikoto Regional Deputy Commissioner has urged stakeholders to collaborate in efforts to reduce road accidents and combat crime during the festive season. todayNovember 27, 2023 11
