insert_link Namibia Paratus Namibia Doubles Market Cap with N$600 Million Capital Raise Paratus Namibia, under Managing Director Andrew Hal, raises over N$600 million through a recent Rights Issue and investment campaign, doubling its market capitalization on the Namibian Stock Exchange. The capital comes from various investors, including the Paratus Group, employees, institutional, and retail investors. Cirrus Capital's economist Robert McGregor. todayMay 17, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Keetmanshoop’s Municipality Reshuffles Councillors and Management Committee Members In a recent shake-up, the Keetmanshoop Municipality witnessed changes in its council and management committee. Easter Isaak, Johannes Vries, and Annalize Knaus of the Landless People's Movement were affected. Isaak shifted from deputy mayor to chairperson of the management committee, Vries transitioned to an ordinary committee member, and Knaus assumed the role of deputy mayor. Mayor McDonald Hanse and committee member Fatima Jossop maintained their positions, while Johannes Nghidinwa and […] todayMay 17, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Government hosts nationwide consultations on disability rights The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, is conducting consultative meetings with impaired people countrywide to create awareness of the rights of people with disabilities as well as support programmes aimed to assist them. todayMay 16, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia-China economic partnership, and performative relationship strengthens Namibia and China have maintained a positive relationship over the years, the two sides have developed a strong economic and political partnership, with China emerging as Namibia's largest source of foreign investment and second-largest trading partner. We asked International relations expert from South Africa, Brooks Spector for opinion on the matter. todayMay 16, 2024 11
insert_link 2 Namibia Public Service Comission joins SADC peer meeting The Public Service Commission of Namibia attended the SADC Public Service Commission meeting in Cape Town for the creation of the SADC Public Service Commission Forum, and benchmarking. The consultative foundation forum objectives were to forge cooperation among SADC member structures and ultimately the establishment of the SADC Public Service Commission. Salmaan Jacobs the Chairperson of the PSC. todayMay 16, 2024 9 2
insert_link Namibia Charges Against City of Windhoek Cleaners and Activist Michael Amushelelo Dropped in Public Violence Case Three contract cleaners from the City of Windhoek, along with social activist Michael Amushelelo, faced charges of inciting public violence after participating in a strike for better working conditions. However, the court ordered the matter to be struck off the roll and refunded bail money to the suspects. The strike involved over 100 street cleaners demanding improved conditions and permanent contracts. Despite a trial scheduled for Wednesday, a decision from […] todayMay 16, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by her two uncles in the Omusati Region The Namibian Police Force Omusati Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson on Wednesday said an alleged rape incident of a 14 year-old girl occurred between 06 and 08 May at Etunda village in the Ruacana Constituency. According to Basson, it is alleged that two suspects, who are both uncles to the victim, entered her room while she was asleep during the night. He added that one suspect allegedly held the victim’s […] todayMay 16, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Capricorn Schools Netball League renewed for 2024 Capricorn Group has once again confirmed its commitment to schools' netball in Namibia by announcing its continued sponsorship of the annual Capricorn Schools Netball League. The League will officially commence on Friday, 17 May 2024, with the start of the first League matches in Windhoek, and conclude with the national play-offs by 24 August 2024. Capricorn Group has been sponsoring the Schools Netball League since 2017 when it […] todayMay 16, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Kunene Governor Advocates for Inclusive Employment in Green Hydrogen Sector Kunene Governor Marius Sheya emphasizes the necessity of extending employment opportunities in the green hydrogen sector to all Namibians, including school dropouts, during a visit to Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope's office. Sheya underscores the skills gap in Kunene and proposes the establishment of training centers to provide opportunities for upskilling. He emphasizes that not all roles in green hydrogen projects require advanced degrees and calls for coordinated investment […] todayMay 16, 2024 8
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
