insert_link Business / Economics Robert Zipplies, on the release of Osino Resources’ ESG 2022 sustainability report. Michelle speaks to Osino Resources' ESG Manager, Robert Zipplies, about the release of their 2022 sustainability report. https://iono.fm/e/1388099 todayDecember 8, 2023 24
insert_link Business / Economics All you need to know the new Pupkewitz Lifestyle building Michelle speaks to Pupkewitz Group Finance Director, Eugene Sheppard, about the new Pupkewitz Lifestyle building that is going up in Kleine Kuppe. https://iono.fm/e/1388038 todayDecember 8, 2023 19
insert_link Business / Economics TransUnion report reveals surge in e-commerce fraud during 2023 festive shopping season TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) released new findings today highlighting e-commerce fraud that occurred during the start of the 2023 holiday shopping season, from the Thursday before Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Based on proprietary insights from TransUnion’s global device risk consortium, the average number of suspected digital fraud attempts on any given day during that holiday period where the consumer was located in Namibia during the transaction, was 87.5% higher than the same period […] todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield interview Seasoned diplomat Linda Thomas-Greenfield has worked in various roles in business, academia, and the foreign service, with highlights including, among others, Ambassador to Liberia, Assistant Secretary of State for African affairs, and her current role of United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield visited Namibia to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new US Embassy compound on Thursday 7 December 2023, taking time out […] todayDecember 8, 2023 252
insert_link Business / Economics Average Number of Suspected Digital Shopping Fraud Attempts During Start of Festive Shopping Season in Namibia Up 19.5% Compared to Rest of 2023 TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) released new findings today highlighting e-commerce fraud that occurred during the start of the 2023 holiday shopping season, from the Thursday before Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Based on proprietary insights from TransUnion’s global device risk consortium, the average number of suspected digital fraud attempts on any given day during that holiday period where the consumer was located in Namibia during the transaction, was 87.5% higher than the […] todayDecember 7, 2023 18
insert_link Business / Economics Wapa Nawa’s plastic brick innovation: a sustainable solution to Namibia’s housing crisis and environmental goals By Dilia Mazula In a groundbreaking development, Wapa Nawa, a recycling centre located in Rundu, has officially launched Namibia's first office constructed entirely from plastic bricks, an initiative aimed at simultaneously addressing housing needs and environmental sustainability challenges in the country. Ladislaus Shiketere, the CEO of the project, shared the centre's mission to provide an alternative to conventional building materials, saying, "bricks are becoming more expensive, the use of cement […] todayDecember 7, 2023 56
insert_link Namibia Man’s lifeless body discovered in bushes at Otjomuise The lifeless body of a man, whose age is unknown, was discovered in bushes at Windhoek’s Otjomuise residential area on Wednesday. According to Namibian Police Force spokesperson, Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the body was discovered around 4pm. The unidentified male person, dark in complexion and age unknown, was wearing brown trousers, a sky blue shirt and navy blue shoes. The deceased’s body was found on the ground next to a thorn […] todayDecember 7, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Opuwo pensioners hailed for honouring monthly council bills Opuwo Mayor Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo has commended some Opuwo senior citizens for their unwavering commitment to paying their monthly water bills, rates and taxes. Mbinge-Tjeundo was speaking during the council’s end-of-year pensioners’ ceremony on Wednesday, which was organised to honour elderly individuals for their presence in the community, and for their wisdom, and persistent dedication, all of which contribute greatly to the town. The mayor stated that pensioners’ responsible approach sets […] todayDecember 7, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Social worker says harmful cultural practices contribute to GBV Gender-based violence against women and children is believed to be pervasive in various cultural practices at Opuwo, as women and girls are targeted in what appears to be a lengthy cycle of GBV. GBV has been a prevalent issue in society for a long time, and the number appears to be rising. This is according to Ngaitjitue Hengari, a social worker at the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and […] todayDecember 7, 2023 14